Manicure Monday – Nail-Related Gifts to Get Yourself

For years I felt pressured to write a substantial holiday gift guide. You know, the kind intended to advise you, dear reader, on what to buy for your partner, your kids, your parents. The kind of list you’ll find on every major publication and retailer’s home page. Instead of gifts for him, her and them, this year I offer a special gift guide. This one’s for you. That’s right — after the year you’ve had, I’m thinking you deserve a gift or three. Maybe I’m projecting based on personal experience, but this past year felt like two rolled into one. Tis the season to make up for lost time, am I right?

The Afrobella “Treat Yourself” Holiday Gift Guide

This is a list of things that you may not want someone else to pick out for you. Like, do you really want someone else choosing skincare items based on what they think you’d need? What perfume they think you’d love? Is that not a gift best chosen by you, for yourself? I happen to think so. These are products I’ve been reviewing over time that I think are reasonably priced and truly worth the spend. Items that can arrive just before or shortly after Christmas that will make you feel well-gifted, pampered, and well deserved. Products with staying power that won’t feel like a waste of your hard earned money. From skincare to home goods, I’ve got some special suggestions for you and I’m breaking it down into separate posts so they aren’t super long. Merry Christmas, bellas!

Nail Gifts Just for YOU

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel – this year was the year I had to take care of my own situation. I couldn’t spend the face to face time with a manicurist that I desperately needed. Gel nail polish to the rescue! I fell head over heels for the Sally Hansen gel line because it’s super easy…