Just a little bit of info first. HIV(human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS(Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). So you can be HIV positive and not have AIDS. HIV turn into AIDS when a person who has HIV's T cell(Type of white blood cell) count drops below a certain number. Both of these viruses damage the immune system making a person at risk for infections and illnesses. It can be transmitted through sexual contact, bodily fluids such as blood and can be passed on from mother to child.
I think it's important that people are aware that HIV/AIDS is not a gay disease. Over the years millions have died from it. It doesn't matter if you are straight, gay, young, old, man, or woman if you don't take precautions you could be putting you at risk. Remember while progress is being made there is no cure yet. Be smart and wrap up your junk. And I guess while we're on the topic, if you must do drugs, don't share needles. Play safe guys.
Now the nails. This year I used CND's Crimson Uprising. A beautiful red wine colour with fine gold glitter(that I couldn't pick up on camera). It went on in 2 easy coats but drying time was a nightmare! Then I added two pieces of striping tape going one way and one going the other. Then for the accent nail I used Claire's Snowball and China Glaze's White Ice. Finally I used Crimson Uprising for the red ribbon.
I'll be honest with you. Lifestyles is good. But Crown and Kimono condoms are where it's at.
The manicure is from 2011. Before I even started blogging. I used OPI Smitten With Mittens for all the red and OPI Happy Anniversary as the accent nail. Look at how far I've come :P
Ps. Don't forget our Butter London Christmas Giveaway ends in a week!
Wonderful manis for a great cause!
ReplyDeleteWowww in a year! You've come a long way :)
ReplyDeleteyes, i love this! my uncle died when i was young when he got sick. he also had AIDS and was unable to fight off the illness. FIGHT AIDS!
ReplyDeleteGreat cause and a great mani!
ReplyDeleteNo glove, no love sistah. I also had an uncle who had AIDS. He was a really fabulous man, and I'm so sad we never had a chance to be friends as adults.
ReplyDeleteGreat manis for a great cause! :-)
ReplyDelete~ Yun
Love the nails, love the message!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful mani for a worthy cause!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful manis for a great cause!!!! People seemed to have forgotten that this is still a deadly disease and have started to neglect it again - to me this is therefore the most important awareness day. I have lost more than one wonderful friend because of this disease!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys! I really appreciate your comments :)
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