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An ingrown toenail is a very common foot problem. One of its first signs is the inflammation of the surrounding skin but could quickly deteriorate into a more serious situation if an infection sets in.
An ingrown toenail refers to a situation of the toenail where the nail curves inward to exert pressure on the adjacent skin or nail bed so much that it ends up being embedded in it. This embedment of the toenail in the surrounding skin results in the inflammation, hardness, and tenderness of the surrounding skin. Skin redness, bleeding, as well as pus are symptoms of an infected ingrown toenail.
It is imperative to treat an ingrown toenail as early as possible to ensure an infection does not set in. This way, it can be easily managed at home. In critical cases, partial or total removal of the toenail may be inevitable. There are nail tools and treatments used in the treatment of an ingrown toenail, both home, and surgical treatments. Before looking at the tools, let’s look briefly into some of the risk factors of an ingrown toenail.
Risk factors of an ingrown toenail
· Ill-fitted footwear: tight shoes and socks will cramp the toes together hence pushing the nail against the surrounding skin which if continued long enough will ultimately cause the nail to grow into the skin.
· Wrong nail cutting style: curving the nail or cutting it too short will both encourage the nail to curve inward rather than it growing straight.
· Injury: dropping a heavy object on the toes or hitting the toes against a hard object are leading injuries suffered by the toenail. These injuries could force the nail into awkward positions such as curving into the surrounding skin or nail bed.
· Congenital abnormalities: small nail bed and awkwardly shaped toenails are some of the congenital causes of an ingrown toenail.
· Poor posture: sitting, standing, or walking in ways that position the toenails awkwardly against the surrounding skin will encourage the nails to grow into the skin.
Other risk factors include underlying health issues and genetic predisposition.
Ingrown Toenail Tools
The tools used in the correction and treatment of an ingrown toenail include the following:
Toenail clipper
Toenail clipper is used to trim the curved toenail, especially the visible part. This must be done carefully and you should not cut into the skin. Cutting the visible edges of the toenail helps to reduce the pressure and pain. Before clipping the toenail, soak it in a mixture of warm water and salt for about 25 minutes. This will help to soften the nail and the surrounding skin. Softening the nail and surrounding skin is always the first step when treating toenail fungus.
Toenail file
Files are used to scrape off more nail and dead skin cells.
Cuticle stick
Cuticle sticks are used to redirect a toenail particularly if it has not grown into the surrounding skin.
Cotton ball
Cotton is used to gently push the adjacent skin of the nail away and to gently lift the toenail.
Dental floss
Dental floss is placed beneath the toenail after gently lifting it to ensure it grows upward and straight.
Tweezers
Tweezers are used to push a piece of cotton beneath the ingrown toenail hence pushing the nail away from the skin.
Toe Braces
Toenail braces are designed to correct ingrown toenails especially those caused by an abnormal growth of the nail. They are primarily made for the big toe but can be very well adapted to treat other toenails as well as fingernails.
Toe braces work like a spring; they gently pull the nail away from the adjacent skin so that the nail can grow off the skin.
Laser
One of the latest and effective ways of treating an ingrown toenail is the use of a laser or chemical procedure to permanently get rid of a part of the nail bed.
Disinfection of ingrown toenail tools
All toenail tools must be properly disinfected to ensure you do not introduce infection into the ingrown toenail by yourself. Alcohol and hydrogen peroxide are very effective disinfectants.
Note: maintaining proper foot and nail care is fundamental to the prevention and treatment of an ingrown toenail. Eat diets and do things that strengthen the toenails. Desist from risk factors such as ill-fitting shoes, excessive cutting of the nail, and exposure to injury.
Conclusion
If an ingrown toenail is not treated promptly, serious consequences may follow. Treatment should be resumed even before an infection sets in. All the tools discussed above play key roles in the successful treatment of an ingrown toenail.
Emma Stone has great taste — on and off-screen. Whether she is working the red carpet, winning an Oscar, or announcing her engagement via Instagram, she continues to show off her distinctive personal style. Prime example: she’s rocking one of the most unique engagement rings around. But there is nothing she does better than an award-winning look at the biggest shows of the season. Read on to examine some of her best.
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Stone wowed everybody at the 2019 Producers Guild Awards in this butter yellow gown and unique gold choker necklace. She serves as the face of Louis Vuitton, so it’s no surprise she chose to rock a custom-made dress from the luxury French fashion house. With the long sleeves, knot detailing, and leg slit, this dress really sets her apart from the rest of the attendees. She paired the dress with an edgy asymmetrical updo and bronze glowy makeup.
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Emma Stone is no stranger to the fact that nude pink looks amazing against her copper locks. For the 2019 Golden Globes, Stone stepped out in a pale pink and silver beaded dress by Louis Vuitton for the red carpet. The dress, comprised of 63,000 twisted glass tubes, took over 800 hours to make. The beads were draped in a way that resembled fish scales. She completed the look with soft makeup, loose waves, and a cylinder bag — plus a bow nodding to the Times Up movement.
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While Emma Stone is often seen rocking Louis Vuitton — after all, she is the face of the brand — the dress she debuted at the 2019 Annual Academy Awards was nothing like we’ve ever seen from her. She stole the show in this rich and shimmery chocolate brown Louis Vuitton gown. Stone kept the rest of the look simple, styling her chestnut brown hair in a slicked-back updo and her jewelry to a minimum.
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We are seeing stars from this look Stone wore at the 2017 Golden Globe Awards. She donned an embellished nude Valentino gown that was covered in metallic stars. The look was styled by Petra Flannery and completed with a platinum and diamond lariat necklace from Tiffany & Co. The feminine yet quirky label finished the dress off with a dramatic back. Stone continues to surprise on the red carpet while still keeping things elegant and understated.
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Emma Stone rivaled a black pearl at the Met Gala with this sparkly jumpsuit by none other than Louis Vuitton. While we often see Stone wearing impeccable gowns by the French luxury house, this edgy look feels different. From the geometric belt to the padded shoulders to the blue and magenta makeup look, we are seeing tons of ‘80s inspiration. She completed the ensemble with natural waves, copper metallic pumps, and pearl drop earrings.
Year after year, Emma Stone continues to kill it on the red carpet. From daring colors to embellished ball gowns to metallic jumpsuits, which look was your favorite?
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The world is rapidly evolving, and so is everything that resides in it. The trade network of the world today is no exception to this evolution. With the rise in internet users, online shopping industry has definitely exploded, leaving brick and mortar stores fighting to keep up with the loss of sales. As much as we dislike splurging, it happens. You can’t blame yourself as technology has made our bank accounts exposed to e-commerce sites. However, nothing beats the feel to touch or smell your possible purchase on ground – it’s a constant battle between the two systems. Here’s a list of 7 reasons that prove why online shopping is way better when compared to offline shopping.
Now, let’s talk money and how much you spend or save when shopping online or offline. Products present in online portals usually tend to be cheaper when compared to the physical stores and supermarkets. On the other hand, in an attempt to entice more consumers to purchase their products, sellers tend to give out more discount deals and coupon codes and even hold occasional flash sales which are only accessible for online shopping. There are also various stores like Urban Outfitters which do this job effectively. Even few sites provide further discount on purchases from their mobile apps .This is when online shopping will benefit your wallet because it is hard to find deals like these offline.
This is the most vital reason behind the enhancement of e-commerce market. In online, you don’t require travelling to the shops to buy what you want and your valuable energy will not be squandered. You can easily browse through various online portals and e-commerce stores having numerous retailers to choose whatever you desire within the shortest possible time. You can even shop from multiple stores simultaneously. With just a few taps on the screen, the shopping list will be at your doorstep.
Everybody truly desires to skip out on paying for gas each time they need to shop! If you reside far away from shopping zones you really need to spend quite a bit of gas to reach there. But through online shopping you never meet up any transport expenses. You simply order what you want and place the delivery to a specific location anywhere across the globe. It’s also convenient to send goods to distant locations. Some websites even offer scheduled delivery.
Maximum numbers of stores are open only during the daytime. In such cases, online shopping would come become your saviour. We can’t miss the truth that an online portal can work around the clock. Online shopping stores are accessible for 24/7 services and thereby, certainly you can shop from these stores at any suitable time.
Standing in queues and crowded stores is really frustrating and unpleasant! Isn’t it? Unfortunately, it’s not possible for you to avoid queues and crowds while shopping offline. But when you go online, there is no panic of bumping into a crowd or having to join a long queue. You just got to add what you wish to purchase into your cart and directly proceed towards the checkout. Therefore, shopping becomes less stressful and turns into smoother experience for you.
One more thing people enjoy when they go shopping is an enormous selection. Again, the Internet has the advantage here, as the variety in online portals is practically infinite. Multiple filters are also provided online for your comfort when compared to offline stores. The sky’s the limit online. It renders you the liberty to compare the products on various e-commerce stores and freedom to purchase the items at the most affordable rates. A person can also check reviews of the items posted by other people before buying and find out about the quality from their experience.
A small enterprise cannot expect to enter the global market by having traditional physical stores. However, that can be achieved through the internet. A good number of people all across the globe have internet access, and maximum of them shop at websites. Online marketplaces are extending edges continuously and keep on evolving. You can therefore target the whole of this mammoth global market with your online store.
FINAL WORDS!
Some may debate that online has their hearts, while others argue on how offline is a much better option. To conclude, users expect both experiences to be equally delightful, and businesses require catering to both worlds. The most successful businesses will be those who effectively entice visitors to both systems equally. All in all, online and offline shopping are both here to stay.
Last night, Maryland based brand Hanifa introduced the future of fashion: a 3D virtual fashion runway.
Fashion designer/creative director Anifa Mvuemba unleashed her Pink Label Congo Virtual collection in the middle of Quarantine as a way to blaze a trail for contemporary fashion while also spreading awareness about illegal mining of the mineral Coltan in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Not familiar with Coltan? It’s a mineral found in electronics such as smartphones and laptop–electronics that we use on a everyday basis. 60-70% of this essential mineral is found in the Congo. Last night, Mvuemba shined a light on the forced labor, abuse of women and children, and extortion linked to Coltan mining. Through #PinkLabelCongo, Hanifa sought to enlighten, contribute, and ultimately empower those working under adverse conditions through fashion.
While most of the pieces were signature Hanifa fare: fantastically constructed bodycon dress and jumpsuits, pleated dresses, and ruched separates in a subdued color palette of white and blue, Mvuemba also incorporated colors of the Congo flag: red, which symbolizes pain, blue, which illustrates peace, and yellow, which stands for hope.
As we continue to contemplate the future of fashion in the age of Covid-19, Hanifa has provided a glimpse with an innovative show with a purpose.
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COVID-19 has had a huge effect on pretty much every aspect of life. Billions of us have had to adapt to a new way of life that involves spending the majority of the day at home, practising social distancing and generally just keeping away from other people. Despite there being heavy restrictions on our freedoms, we still continue to communicate with our nearest and dearest, even if our only option of doing so is through social media. Many people are unable to visit friends and family because of government restrictions, so they’re turning to platforms like Facebook, or play no download slots, instead of meeting up in person. It’s no surprise really that Facebook’s daily usage is incredibly high indeed – by as much as 70% in some areas – but, a surge in usage isn’t necessarily a good thing.
Facebook recently released a blog post outlining how it’s keeping its servers reliable during the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19. What’s mentioned in the post is that the platform’s messaging and video messaging services especially are being used a lot more than before, as are feed and stories products. While it sounds good for Facebook that people are using these features more, it’s not so good from a business perspective when you look at the bigger picture.
The main point is that these features aren’t monetised. So, even though they’re being used more, they’re not necessarily generating extra revenue. Furthermore, the platform’s ads business has taken a substantial hit in many countries because of various actions being taken to prevent the spread of the virus. With governments telling people to stay at home, ads for many things such as films, restaurants, holidays and anything involving going outdoors, are practically null and void. Advertisers don’t want to do business with a platform like Facebook if the ad’s not going to work as it should. Therefore, there’s significantly less revenue coming in from ads. Facebook probably won’t generate its usual amount of money from advertising for many months yet. So while on paper it looks good with more people using the platform, the reality is that it’s taking quite a big hit financially.
Facebook is certainly not going to give up without a fight. Like many other companies, it’s in the fortunate position of being able to adapt and adjust the way it does things as the virus epidemic continues. With Facebook being a key communication tool for billions around the world, it’s more important than ever during this outbreak that it remains accessible and functional.
The blog post revealed that Facebook is well-prepared for key events that see a huge spike in usage – New Year is a good example. The platform’s servers are designed to cope with short, temporary events where many millions more people than usual log on and use Facebook in one way or another. Programmers at Facebook have plenty of time to prepare because most of the time, major events that see spikes in usage are annual events that are in the calendar.
There are two aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak that are particularly challenging.
Half the world is on lockdown as of the time of writing – many have already spent weeks stuck at home, and it’s likely that most of us will have to spend a few months, if not longer, at home. So while Facebook can cope with brief periods of increased usage, its servers now have the challenge of dealing with that high level of usage every day for many consecutive months, with no definitive ending in sight. To get around this, social media is adding storage and improving capacity wherever it can. It’s reducing the bit rates for videos to free up some space and constantly monitoring its usage to see where further reductions can be made.
Another key challenge that Facebook is currently facing is that the vast majority of its staff are having to work from home, with many not even able to do that. While the company has vowed to support its employees through the epidemic, the fact remains that it’s not going to have the full team of staff keeping it going for some time yet. The platform has around 45,000 full-time employees, so even if some have to take time off for whatever reason, there are plenty of other employees to cover them.
So what does the future hold for Facebook amid the COVID-19 epidemic? Right now, it’s clear that the company’s taking a big, sustained hit. Revenue is down, as are staff numbers, and the platform’s having to cope with increased usage while people depend on it to communicate with others. The epidemic has already wiped out a number of smaller and larger businesses. Facebook is so large, widespread and wealthy that COVID-19 is probably not going to destroy it altogether. The company’s definitely taking significant amounts of damage right now, but hopefully this is only short-term.
While the company’s taking a short-term hit, the long-term effects COVID-19 will have on it may actually be good. Right now, loads more people than before are using social networks. Once things start getting back to normal, if Facebook can retain these extra users, it’s on to a winner. This is providing, of course, that the servers are capable of handling a larger number of regular users. As things settle and restrictions are lifted, Facebook will be able to get its ads revenue back to normal. With more users, the platform may even be able to generate more money from ads than ever before.
Facebook isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The company’s been able to adapt and respond to the COVID-19 outbreak as it affects more and more countries. Since people are more reliant on it now than they previously were, once the virus is gone Facebook will no doubt emerge stronger than ever.
“In 2020 one makes one’s own rules, as long as you have knowledge to watch your back. Dreams can come true for anyone who wants to become. Fear is no longer a barrier.”
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Andre Leon Talley’s latest memoir, the Chiffon Trenches, has been making headlines for the past few weeks, as a tome that torches former colleague and Vogue Editrix, Anna Wintour. Though the Devil Wears Prada book turned movie gave us a glimpse into her alleged coldness, Andre Leon Talley’s novel is less about Anna, and more about his life as a whole. Anna is certainly mentioned several times throughout the book (He writes, “Not a day goes by that I don’t think of Anna Wintour,”) but Anna shouldn’t steal the show: the spotlight is on Talley’s lofty life, transformed from well curated myth into reality.
Talley enthusiasts have undoubtedly already read his first memoir, ALT, which describes his upbringing in Durham, North Carolina with his grandmother, Bennie Frances Davis, as idyllic (or as he would say, halcyon). Andre’s rise through the ranks from Interview to Women’s Wear Daily, to Vogue, was then described as swift, and almost without incident. He admits in the Chiffon Trenches, that he censored himself , because, “ I still had to bite my tongue about certain people, for fear of reprisal.”
In the Chiffon Trenches, the kid skin gloves are off. Talley stops being polite, and starts getting real. He discusses his tense relationship with his mother, whom he admits loved him, but didn’t really like him. As a result, he didn’t like her. Though he lapped up the love of his grandmother, his strained relationship and lack of acceptance from his mother stung. As he said in the last line of his book, “I always wanted love.”
He also tells the world why we have never heard of him being romantically involved. He was molested, repeatedly, as a teenager, by a group of local boys. He never shared his trauma, and never sought help. He clammed up and never pursued a life partner–or counseling. An admittedly flawed man, Talley confesses that a lot of his problems–from his mother to his molestation–could have been tended to by an intermediary, a psychologist, perhaps. But instead, he drowned himself in work, covered his sorrows with copious sweets, and ultimately created a fantastical world of his design, where he could avoid, or rather ignore, the real world.
The fashion industry creates an illusion. We all know this, but we go along for the ride. Deep inside we know that that bodycon dress won’t look the same on us as it does the model. But we’re drawn in, until the spandex snaps us awake.
Unfortunately, Andre believed the lie a little too long. His charm (he was once told he could charm snakes out of a tree) gave him entrance into elite circles and led him to perches on front rows: sweet perks he enjoyed. But those perks also had a sour, bitter after taste–Karl Lagerfeld, a longtime confidant, abruptly stopped talking to Andre after a 40 year friendship. Andre was made an editor at the Paris bureau of Women’s Wear Daily–but ultimately resigned because of an editor’s insulting remarks about his alleged sexual escapades. He was the toast of the town in Paris, but behind his back, a publicist referred to him as “Queen Kong.” Oh, and there’s more: According to the novel, designer Halston once served André a mound of cocaine for dessert after a decadent dinner, Yves Saint Laurent was apparently an egomaniacal drug addict who could be ‘mean as a viper,’ John Galliano was ungrateful, and Anna was cold, heartless, and inhumane. For so long, he knew this, but revealing the truth would have been career suicide. So he kept it tucked away, instead painting these normal, flawed people as legends, nay icons.
Andre is a fantastically transportive writer–one of the best to ever hold a pen. His ability to paint a picture with words is world class. He can make you believe something seemingly mundane is the cat’s meow. Of socialite Lee Bouvier Radziwill, his dear friend, to whom he dedicates his book, he describes the outfit below, writing, “In my favorite photograph of Lee, she is with Truman Capote.. Lee with her natural beautiful hair (which had been washed when she was a child in pure egg yolks) and big television screen sunglasses; a shirtwaist dress, single buttoned and cinched in a tortoiseshell belt made of circles hooked by gold links; and her Roger Vivier pilgrim buckled shoes. This is the modern, of the moment, “It Girl”, Lee. “
Does Lee look chic? Certainly. But her hair looks normal, not as if it were bathed in pure egg yolks. Her shirt dress and belt are fine. She looks like a girl, not an It Girl. But Andre’s musings could make anything seem larger than life, even when it came to his own life.
Andre’s art of making the ordinary sound extraordinary is why the upper crust and the fashion elite kept him around. With them, their shoes weren’t just red, but “Dal Co’ of Rome red court shoes, with extravagant Regency bows,” His words made everything seem bigger and grander than what they were. In reality, they were often plain, unimpressive, and as Ralph Rucci described La Wintour, “mediocre.“
The problem is that Andre believed what he wrote. He fell for the beautiful story, the wonderful lie. He truly believed the fantasy–not just the fiction he wrote in Vogue, but that those same people who populated the pages and masthead cared for him (though he was great friends with Mrs. Bouvier Radziwill, and dedicates his book to her, when she passed away, he wasn’t sure if he was on the list to attend her funeral). He believed he truly mattered to them, and for a time, perhaps he did.
He was swept up into the fantasy of the fashion world, a world to which he contributed immensely. And now, in his 70’s, left off the list and replaced by younger bloggers with millions of followers (He writes, “When they’ve decided you’re done, you’re just thrown out the door, like trash,”), his health failing and mobility issues, he is forced to wake up and realize: It was all a dream.
A very beautiful dream.
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For most of us, the national pandemic has changed life as we know it. With social distancing being at the top of the list of the many adjustments we all had to endure, it was only a matter of time before people took the lemons and turn them into lemonade.
Check out how these brides didn’t let social distancing stop them from expressing their love on their wedding day.
Vashtie and her husband got engaged in 2019 and planned to have a big celebration in 2020. Although they postponed the celebration, they still decided to tie the knot at City Hall.
Vashtie wore all white but it was far from a traditional gown. She rocked a white tshirt, white pants by Dickie and all white Air Force1 tennis shoes but the show stopper was a custom floor length durag by Evita Loca. This durag flowed elegantly behind Vashtie and was embellished with jewels and floral detailing. She also wore a pair of long white satin gloves, which took the term “street-glam” to a whole new level.
Another wedding reflecting the current times was the union between Elaine Welteroth and her husband Jonathan Singletary. The two decided to get married on their stoop in Brooklyn, New York.
Those who were in attendance, including actress Lupita Nyongo and fashion model Karlie Kloss, wore white along side the bride and groom. Elaine wore a backless, spaghetti strap dress with a hip length veil. The dress was light and flowy and she paired it with white gloves.
What do you think of these weddings? Would you postpone your celebration until after quarantine or keep the party going?
Accessories are everything and so is this new hair trend! Snazzy Barrettes are so stylish and have been seen on celebs like Real Housewives of Atlanta Marlo Hampton, Love & Hip Hop ATL’s Bambi, and many more. What’s significant about this trend is the versatility, you can style it however you like and it would still look bomb !
Let’s look at some of our favorite bombshells who rocked this new hair trend !
Marlo Hampton showed off her snazzy barrettes at the RHOA reunion in braids ! Looking just as fab as ever !
Bambi wore her luxurious pearl barrettes while also showing us her baby bump ! She looks amazing we love to see it
Another housewife bombshell Dorit Kemsley was one of the first celebs that rocked this trend last year at the RHOBH reunion. She looked absolutely stunning and we’re happy to see that these snazzy barrettes are here to say!
It’s safe to say that this look won’t be going anywhere any time soon and we’re loving every bit of it! Will you be rocking this bomb hair trend?
Shop a few fun barrettes below:
