Friday, March 02, 2012

Tips for planning an Eco-friendly Manicure Party At Home:

Thanks to Melanie the creator of Piggy Paint for sharing these great tips.

1. Even if you don't like to give yourself a manicure, it's easier to do it on someone else.  These are fool proof products!  Or…hire a couple of teenagers to help you out with the party.   
2. You need to have a lot of colors because some kids will want pastels, some will want bright, some will want the edgy black and white!
3. Read the ingredients labels on the polish like you would read a food label, because their fingers will inevitably end up in their mouth;  And try to used a polish that is water-based and odor-free, like Piggy Paint, because when you spill it, it easily wipes up with water.  Also, it's just as important to have a non-acetone nail polish remover as this is an eco-friendly way for your kid and the planet to clean it up
4. Have containers with cotton balls and q-tips
5. Make sure everyone washes their hands before their mani - you can have some fun, flavored gel soaps on hand to make it smell good!
6. Set up some activity stations for those who are waiting for their manicures
7. TV trays are a great way to set up manicure stations - you just need a hard surface for her to rest her hand on
8. Set up a blow dry bar after her nails are painted to make sure they are good and dry
9. Have some yummy munchies
10. Play fun music that the girls can sing and dance to!
11. Give away party favors that go with the theme, like nail art or mini bottles from Piggy Paint

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