MANI TIME Ødis

I know, it’s been a while… 🤷‍♀️

Over the last 4 months, I’ve been focusing on other things, but I’ve also had the chance to figure out what style or idea I represent in the world of nails.

As an analytical person who seeks balance between aesthetics and well-being, I’ve concluded that natural nails resonate with me more than gel nails. I believe this decision has been heavily influenced by living in Denmark, where sustainability, health, and environmental consciousness are deeply valued.

After having gel nails for 10 years, I’ve decided to start 2025 with natural nails—no more gel. I never imagined celebrating Christmas or New Year’s without glitter, yet here I am, almost four weeks in, living without it. And honestly, I feel relieved and more aligned with my true self.

Even though I no longer need regular gel refill appointments, my cuticles still grow, my skin dries out, and cracks appear, so they require low-maintenance care.

With this post, I want to share how an eco-friendly, time-saving manicure can look. Keep in mind, I’m still in the recovery period, and my nails are fragile and thin after gel removal, so the results aren’t fully there yet.

What are your thoughts? Is this something you’d consider? 🧐😌

With the easy availability of affordable nail products and UV/LED lamps online - from sites like Shein and Temu- it can be tempting to try DIY Gel or Shellac nails at home. However, there are important reasons why this might not be the safest option if you don’t have the proper training or knowledge.

👉Risk of Damage

Nail Health: Incorrect application or removal of Gel or Shellac can cause severe damage to your natural nails, leading to thinning, peeling, or even infections.

Overexposure: Without proper knowledge, you might overexpose your nails and skin to UV/LED light, which can cause burns or increase the risk of skin damage.

👉 Quality and Safety Concerns

Unregulated Products: Products purchased online may not always meet safety standards, potentially containing harmful chemicals that can cause allergic reactions or long-term damage.

Inferior Tools: Low-cost UV/LED lamps may not cure the polish properly, leading to poor results and increased risk of lifting or peeling.

👉 Lack of Professional Guidance

No Expert Support: Without the guidance of a trained nail technician, it’s easy to make mistakes that can harm your nails or the surrounding skin.

Inadequate Sanitisation: Professionals follow strict sanitisation protocols to prevent infections - something that’s often overlooked in DIY setups.

👉 Costly Mistakes

Potential for Rework: Mistakes made during a DIY attempt often require a visit to a professional to fix, which can end up costing more in the long run.

Health Costs: Improper use of nail products can lead to infections or other health issues that require medical attention.

Final Thoughts 👇

While it might seem convenient and cost-effective to do Gel or Shellac nails at home, the risks often outweigh the benefits. Trust a professional nail technician who has the knowledge, tools, and experience to keep your nails healthy and beautiful.

🤍 Your nails deserve the best care - prioritise safety and quality by choosing professional services.
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Square Nail Shape: A Modern Choice 💻🛜

Square nails offer a sleek, contemporary look with straight edges and a flat tip, perfect for making a strong statement.

Look: Modern and chic with straight edges and a flat tip.

Best For: Medium to long nails, especially those with a wide nail bed.

Benefits:

👉Strong and Durable: The straight edges provide more strength and are less prone to breaking compared to more tapered shapes.

👉Increased Surface Area: The flat tips offer more space for intricate nail art and designs.

👉Professional Appearance: Projects a clean, polished look, suitable for office settings and formal occasions.

Suitability: Great for those who prefer a sturdy, stable nail shape that stands out and supports creative designs.

Square nails blend durability with style, making them a perfect choice for those who want a bold and professional look ⚡️.

🎹 ROUND Nail Shape : A Classic Choice 🎹

Round nails offer a timeless beauty that’s perfect for every occasion. Let’s dive into the benefits👇

👉Natural and Versatile

Round nails mimic the natural curve of your nail, providing a soft and subtle look that suits any occasion.

👉Strength and Durability

The rounded edges reduce the likelihood of snagging and breaking, making them ideal for those with active lifestyles.

👉Elongates Fingers

This shape can make short fingers appear longer and more slender, enhancing the overall look of your hands.

👉Low Maintenance

Round nails are easier to maintain than more dramatic shapes, requiring less frequent filing and upkeep.

👉Perfect for Short Nails

If you prefer keeping your nails short, round nails are a great choice, offering a neat and polished appearance without the need for length.

🥼🍳Highlighted benefits for specific professions:

🏥Healthcare Workers🏥

Perfect for maintaining hygiene and reducing the risk of harbouring bacteria. Easy to keep clean and practical for the demands of healthcare settings.

👩‍🍳Chefs and Bakers👩‍🍳

Round Nails: Ideal for avoiding snagging on food or utensils. Keeps hands hygienic and nails intact while you cook and bake, ensuring a neat and professional appearance.

🧼Clean Tools = Healthy Nails!🧼

As a nail technician, I will prioritise your safety and well-being above all else. Here’s why sterilising nail tools is essential:

1. Preventing Infections: Proper sterilisation kills harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses that can cause infections. This is vital to prevent issues like nail fungus, warts, and more serious infections.

2. Maintaining Cleanliness: Sterilised tools mean a fresh start for every client. You deserve the best and safest experience every time you visit.

3. Building Trust: When you know that all tools are sterilised, you can relax and enjoy your nail session with peace of mind. It’s a key part of building trust between you and me.

My Sterilization Process:

Step 1: Cleaning:🧼 Tools are first scrubbed with soap and water to remove any visible debris.

Step 2: Disinfection :🦠 Tools are soaked in a high-level disinfectant to kill germs and bacteria.

Step 3: Sterilisation: 🔥Finally, tools go into a sterilizer to ensure they’re 100% safe for use.

Step 4: Storing: 📦 Sterilised tools are stored in clean, sealed pouches (small bags) until they’re ready to use.

Your safety is my priority! 🔝 Stay tuned for updates on when I’ll be offering nail services, and rest assured, I prioritize strict hygiene practices🤎.
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Meet Me: The Heart and Hands behind the MANI !🤎

Helloooo. I’m Neda, and I’m excited to share a bit about myself with you.

I was born and raised in Lithuania🇱🇹 , though I spent a few years in England as a child—that’s where I learned English! My love for arts and crafts started early, from making handmade items and home decorations to enjoying makeup and dancing. If Hogwarts had an artsy house, I’d definitely be there! 🎨💃

I’m deeply interested in how our body and mind work, so living a healthy lifestyle is a priority for me. I believe in feeding our bodies with good food and our minds with positive thoughts. Being true to oneself and embracing all emotions is essential for happiness.

When I’m not focusing on nails, you’ll find me watching TV—I’m currently catching up on “The Vampire Diaries”since I missed it during my “Gossip Girl”days. Did you know that watching TV is one of the top 10 scientifically proven ways our bodies rest? No guilt here, just mindful viewing!

I don’t have a favourite colour; I go through colour-loving seasons. Recently, green was my favourite, but now I’m falling for brown. My biggest challenge was doing cold bathing in the sea, and my biggest fear is public speaking.

Life has taken me on a journey through England, Poland, and now Denmark, where I’ve lived for six years with my boyfriend. Oh, and I absolutely adore animals—I have a dog and two cats who might make appearances here!

That’s a bit about me. I can’t wait to hear your stories and connect with all of you. 💬✨
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✨ My First Nail Course Project ✨

Hello lovely people! 🌸 Today, I want to share a special milestone in my nail tech journey – my very first project from my nail course. This experience was incredibly meaningful to me, and I’m excited to share it with you all.

✍️The Story Behind the Nails:

This course was taught by my dearest ex-colleague, my nail technician, and a wonderful person, Florina. I’m so grateful for her guidance and support throughout the learning process.

For my first model, I had the pleasure of working on Celina’s long natural nails with sensitive cuticles. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Celina for her patience and time.

As a perfectionist, I often find myself not 100% satisfied with any of my work. However, this time, I was very pleased and proud of the outcome. It was a significant step forward for me, and I’m excited to continue improving and creating beautiful nail art.

Here is a look at my work from the course🌟
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✨ My Personal Nail Style & Inspirations ✨

Happy Monday ! ☀️ Today, I want to share a little bit about my personal nail style and what I love as a nail customer. This will also give you a glimpse into the kind of designs that I will prioritise in my work as a nail tech.

🤍 My FAV styles:

💫 Milky and Beige: I adore soft, neutral tones that give a clean and elegant look.

💫 Natural look: Simple and delicate styles are my go-to. I believe in enhancing the natural beauty of nails.

💫 Subtle details: Sometimes, I like to add small details or a hint of sparkle that carries a special meaning or touch of personality.

💫 Classic Red: While I love the timeless charm of Ferrari red nails, I prefer keeping such bold choices for special occasions rather than everyday wear.

🌟 What this means for you:

If you love simple and natural nail styles as much as I do, then we are going to be a perfect match!

I’m passionate about creating looks that are elegant, simple, and truly beautiful.

Here are some inspirational nail photos that capture the essence of what I love and willing to learn, create for my clients ⭐️
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👋 Hello Beautiful Souls! Welcome to MANI TIME ! ✨

I’m Neda, and I’m beyond excited to share my journey into the world of nail artistry with you. 💅

🤎A Little About Me:

💆‍♀️Experienced in wellness : 5 years as a dedicated massage therapist.

👩‍🏫 Educated: Holder of an international bachelor’s degree in beauty therapy.

😍New nail enthusiast: Recently finished gellak manicure courses and very excited to improve my skills.

As I transition into this new field, soon will be looking for new clients who are open to being a part of my learning journey. Your support and feedback will be greatly appreciated.

So stay tuned 😋
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SUMMER PHASE ☀️

Maybe the summer is gone in our outer world, but for us women it visits us regularly in our inner world 🌻.

It is the shortest, yet a very powerful phase 💣 and the highest chance of getting pregnant 🤰.

HORMONES : Estrogen is reaching its highest levels 📈.Testosterone and progesterone rise.

EMOTIONS / FEELINGS : You should feel very energetic, flirty, sexy, confident and outgoing 💃👯‍♀️.

You can experience fluid retention (swelling), constipation, pelvic (ovulating) pain, breast soreness and slight nausea or a headache 🤢😖.

Some women feel irritated and emotional 🥹🙃.

EXERCISE TYPES : High intensity workouts, cardio or weight training 🏋️‍♀️🏃‍♀️.

NUTRITION : Diet is quite very similiar to follicular phase diet.

Ovulatory phase is too short to concentrate on a specific diet.

Try to avoid very salty food or sugary drinks, as well as caffeine and alcohol❌🥃☕️.

It is OK if you feel the need to eat more during this phase, because having high energy levels demands for more food as well as hydration 💦🥗🥘.

Follicular Phase - SPRING 🌸

Theoretically it is the first day of your menstruation and ends when you start ovulating, but with cycle syncing it is a bit different calculation.

Spring phase is usually counted from the last days of your period until the the start of ovulation.

EMOTIONS / FEELINGS 🤪

It is a happy time. You might start feeling more confident, sharp, powerful and energetic. In this phase you might feel more social and comunicative 💬👯‍♀️.

HORMONES 💃

Estrogen and progesterone levels are rising📈.

There is no precise number of days of this phase, so you just have to feel your body and get to know what is happening in you 🧐😊.

Everyone is different and before starting to sync your cycle, you must first make an observation 🕵️‍♀️.

✍️Write down your emotional state, energy levels, physical pain or discomfort you might feel everyday and which cycle day you are in. All this info will help you to follow changes and progress after you start cycle syncing 🙂.

Here is what you should focus on follicular phase👇

EXERCISE TYPES 💪👟

Few days after your period : light cardio, low to moderate intensity workouts (hiking, cycling, light running or flow yoga).

Closer to ovulation : moderate to high intensity workouts, cardio and strength workouts.

NUTRITION 🥗🍎

Focus on consuming enough high quality protein, cruciferious veggies, high fiber carbs, vitamin D, omega - 3 fatty acids. Basically everything that supports estrogen metabolism.

Women with breast disease, miscarriages, infertility and on birth control pils are more likely to have poor estrogen detoxification, therefore we (women) must focus on what we eat if we want to stay healthy and fertile 👩‍🍼🤰.