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I really love gel manicures... but the sad sad truth is that it isn't doing my nails any good. The fact that I don't have to worry about it coming off is actually a problem, too. The moment I have to get it removed meant that I have to torture my nails because of the prolonged soaking on acetone and how it strips off the first layer of my nails. It's a bad cycle because it leaves my nails looking so disgusting, I want to get another gel manicure!

Find out how I kicked this bad habit and allowed my nails to breath and go bare!
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Valentine's Day is just right right around the corner. Whether single, married or in a relationship (albeit complicated one)... I seriously think that a pampering session is in order. After all St. Valentine meant to share love and care. What better way than to pair up with a companion for an hour or two of blissful manicure and pedicure. This doesn't necessarily mean a boyfriend or a husband. It could your bestfriend, mom or daughter. Really, invite anyone who makes you feel special or rather someone who needs to feel they are special, too.

Nail-a-holics share that same sentiments with their latest promo, Pampered Pair package,that includes foot spa, hand spa, manicure and pedicure for two for only Php1,008! This offer is valid at all 50 Nail-a-holics nationwide until February 28, 2014.

Can't wait to share a some pampering time with the husband on the 14th at Nail-a-holics. And it'll surely be a relaxing since we love the beach-inspired interiors of the place that reminds us of our favorite vacation spot, Boracay. We definitely need all the pampering since we barely had rest from caring for baby #CamillaClaudette for all the nine months she's been with us. :) Hehehe!

So if you still don't have anything planned for the big V-day, keep Nail-a-holics Pampered Pair promo in my mind!

for more information, visit Nail-a-holics Nail Salon facebook page.






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You'd think I learned from last year and got a head start with the Holiday rush. nope. Same old Shen, putting off everything at the last minute. I'm just too tired! And to deal with the worsening traffic every single day! Who wants to go out, right?

Good thing Nail-a-holics got us in mind for their latest Holiday promo. So instead of rushing out the mall and braving the rush hour traffic, head to Nail-a-holics and get that much-deserved spa treatment from head-to-toe. We know you want to. :)


"The country’s leading nail salon and spa, Nail-a-holics recently launched a new promo that aims to make it easier for everyone to take a break from all the extra hustle and bustle that comes with the season—the Holiday Pampering Promo. For only Php1,515, anyone can enjoy a complete head-to-toe relaxing treat that includes: a hand and foot spa complete with massage, manicure and pedicure; a rejuvenating hand and foot paraffin treatment; and a 15-minute massage of your choice."

To sweeten that already sweet pot, Nail-a-holics is giving those who avail this package a 1 FREE limited edition tote bag! Choose who the chic designs below!

This promo is valid from December 1 to January 11, 2015 





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One of the trying times of this pregnancy was when I had Oral Glucose Challenge Test. It's a test taken by expecting moms at the second trimester of her pregnancy to check if she has developed gestational diabetes. Unfortuntaley, I failed that test and I had to take the next test to verify if I do have Gestational Diabibetes, Oral Glucose Tolerance Test 100g. This required taking of blood samples four times. 

Good thing that Clinica Manila is situated inside SM Hypermart, with 4 hours I have to spend at the clinic, I needed some distraction. And so I entered Beeswax Waxing and Nail Salon, a mere walking distance from the clinic.

Here are my thoughts on this organic waxing and nail salon.
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Anybody who lives in the vicinity of SM Hypermart Pasig probably knows that Nail-a-holics have been open for quite sometime. I've going to this place for my nail needs because its the only place I can be comfortable in and really good manicure and pedicure. Unfortunately, other nail spas near my place and those situated inside SM Hypermart falls short of my expectation. Nail spas doesn't come cheap compared to getting them at salons so I want to get all my money's worth.

And another reason I like going to Nail-a-holics is because their Hand and Foot Hammam Package! It is by far one of the best spa experience I've ever had.



What is Hammam?

Hammam is a Moroccan spa ritual that includes batting, scrubbing and exfoliating using popular Moroccan products like black olive and argan oil in an alternating hot and cold room temperatures. The Hammam is then needed with a soothing massage and a tea.

I was so excited to try this as I've been hearing really great things about argan oil and its benefits. The ritual is very simple but the products used was so rich, I left the nail spa totally moisturized and invigorated.


Lavish Foot Hamman Spa Pedicure | Php700

As always, the feet is soaked in a tub of warm water with soap. This cleanses the feet and softens it for scrubbing. Next, both my feet and legs were treated for exfoliation with dead-sea salt and olive scrub to remove dead skin. After scrubbing, Dead Sea Mud Mask was applied on to my legs. The mask stayed on till the end of my foot spa and pedicure.


Deluxe Hand Hamman Spa Manicure | Php600

Same thing goes for the hands and arms, except that the scrub used here is less coarser.

Indulgent Hand and Foot Hammam Package | Php1150

Save Php150 when you get this Hammam package.


I really feel like a Morrocan royalty getting this hand and foot spa. It is such a lovely experience to have someone fuss on you. Suffice it to say that I really enjoy this spa experience through and through. The ambience was helpful putting me in the mood. Nail-a-holics interiors always put me in a relaxing mood. Well, who wouldn't if you're a beach lover.

The place is so relaxing that I could fall asleep as they do this ritual on me. I recommend this to anyone who needs serious pampering and those with extremely dry hands and feet.


My manicurist helped me choose this nail polish from Orly, Green Apple, for both my hand and feet. It's a lovely shade of green apple as the name suggest! Oh! And polish lasted weeks two weeks on me. I just had to replace it because the growth on my nails was showing. So surprised because usually my polish would chip unless I use a nice top coat.


What I like best is that they weren't stingy with the Moroccan Argan Oil. They use the one from Cynos, called Body and Thairapy Morrocan Argan Oil. Other argan oils I've tried, the scent always put me off. But this one didn't it actually smelled spa-ish. And this one is only Php1200 for such a huge bottle.

Do look for Melody and Canze when going to Nail-a-holics SM Hypermart, they did a great job on my Hammam package. :)







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When I got the invite to see what Cozy Nail Lounge had in store, I was surprise to know that brains behind this nail spa is the one behind the most popular waxing salon in the Metro, Lay Bare. Michelle offered me an afternoon of Cozy Nail Lounge Manicure with upgraded Papaya Rice Scrub and the famous Mojito Foot Scrub Package. How princess-y did I feel? A lot!
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When I visited Organic Rituals two weeks ago, I played around with all the vegan nail polishes they have. I decided to try most of the colors that caught my fancy. Most of them were the Sparitual this time. The colors that OrganicRituals have are dainty and girly. Very apt for every Filipina who loves caring for their nails.






Jet Setter | Solid as a Rock | Must Be Lust | Can You Dig It | Carpe Diem






Hot Blooded | Light Hearted | Moment's Notice | Life of the Party | Thunder Road

Of course, I also played with their Zoya Polishes, too. :)








Amber | Richelle | Jinx| Sloane| Kalista

I intended to use all different nail colors in order to find that one favorite. I didn't it would be that hard though. I super love them all. :)

How I wish I have more than 10 fingernails.. LOL.

much love,
Shen

Organic Rituals is located at: MEZZANINE FLOOR ATLANTA CENTRE
31 ANNAPOLIS ST. GREENHILLS, SAN JUAN

Open Monday - Saturday, 11AM to 9PM. By appointment on Sundays.


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It's another nail pampering trip for the resident beauty addict. This time, at Nail-a-holics Nail Salon and Spa at SM Mall of Asia!

You know me, I have no qualms in trying out new stuff especially if I get to feature it on my blog. So even if it was my car's number coding day, I braved the rainy noon to spend time with fellow bloggers to know what's up with this nail salon and spa.

Nail-a-holics is not new to me. I've tried their branch in SM Megamall and was very satisfied with it. But this time, we were treated to Destination Spa Party (also known as Sparty) ala Greek. Yup! All of us were sort of transported to Santorini with matching Greek food to munch on. It was quite the thing because Nail-a-holics had a teal and white interior which seem to mimic the blue grecian sea and the white-wash stone houses of Greece. The place looks so much like my Shen's Addiction banner. LOL!

Even though I was terribly late, I was accommodated immediately. On to some hand spa and foot spa with paraffin which was so relaxing and rejuvenating. All the methods done were the familiar mani/ped. My Nature's Haven Spa Manicure gave my tattoo the care it needed. My nail tech was really great in making sure it doesn't get scrubbed. My Atlantic Sea Moist Spa Pedicure is truly a cure for my weary feet. Love love love paraffin! Makes my vein-y feet look young again. :)

Great nail techs as expected. Foot spa as always is too ticklish for me. Great thing that Carla and Jane were beside me, I kept yapping to distract me from the tickling foot scrub. LOL!

I love how attentive the nail techs were to my needs despite the number of clients they were servicing. Often when I look inside nail-a-holics, they are jampacked with people. It's great to know that service isn't compromised despite the number of clients.

The place is really wonderful to spend a few hours in. The interior is quite amazing. The couch isn't swallowing me whole either. I am quite relaxed throughout the whole process. It's nice to know that after a day of shopping, doing grocery and walking from store to store, I have something like Nail-a-holics to transport me to a home-y environment. I usually spend a lot of time inside malls and like to pass the rush hour time before driving home. It's great that Nail-a-holics is situated inside the popular malls in Manila.

Below you'll find my shots of the Nail-a-holics Blogger Sparty.


Jane getting all wrapped up from my Paraffin treatment


Daddy Azrael deserves some hand and feet pampering, too!


Earth and Mommy Lace in one couch enjoying the foot massage and some girl talks.


Sprint Asia girls enjoys the wonderful mani/ped with hand and footspa before getting their nails painted with Orly Nail Polishes.


Me, one foot done and wrapped with towel for the Paraffin treatment


Just before Carla says buh-bye, we took this chance for a shot!


Paraffin, no ouchie!


getting my nails painted with Orly's Sweet Color Collection


My feet gets the Orly's Sweet Color Collection, too!


Check out Jane's uber cute pink nails. :)


F21 owl ring that I'm coveting! LOL!

Check out Nail-a-holics Mall of Asia interior. It's love!!









Upstairs, there's a more private nook for that intimate sparty you might want to have with friends and family.








Finally! I got to try the Orly Sweet Collection!
I super love all the colors!! Glad to know I could get my nails painted in these colors the next time I visit Nail-a-holics again!


yummeh!!


So if ever you find yourself in need of a place to relax after a long day at the mall... or just the need to get away, visit the nearest Nail-a-holics near. Mine is Eastwood, so I hope to see you there soon!!

Oh! And try to bring a friend with you. Getting some nail pampering is the greatest when shared with a friend. Just the same way I spend that afternoon with fellow bloggers. :)

much love, Shen

P.S. If you're a busy mom, you can take your kids here because Nail-a-holics has fun-filled acitivites that your kids can enjoy while you get your nails done. Galing, noh?

Here's their menu:



You can find Nail-a-holics at: Nail-a-holics Nail Salon & Spa is located in major malls in Metro Manila and Luzon

SM Mall Of Asia, SM Megamall, SM Bacoor, SM Sta.Rosa, SM Muntinlupa, SM Sucat, SM Las Pinas, SM Tarlac, Robinsons Metro East, The Eastwood Excelsior, Cash & Carry Makati, Marquee Mall Angeles Pampanga. Soon to open –SM San Pablo, SM Calamba, SM Pampanga, SM Clark, SM Taytay, Robinsons Galleria. Visit our website for more details, www.nailaholics.com.

Also find them on Facebook (Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa) and Twitter (nailaholicslove).

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