Comments on: The Nail Salon Manicure – Is It Hurting You? https://www.nailcareheadquarters.com/the-nail-salon-manicure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-nail-salon-manicure No Hype... No Lies. The Truth is Here Wed, 30 Aug 2017 03:36:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 By: Ana https://www.nailcareheadquarters.com/the-nail-salon-manicure/#comment-26353 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 18:28:03 +0000 http://www.nailcarehq.com/?p=3669#comment-26353 In reply to Victoria.

Victoria,
I’m so sorry this happened! It is possible that the cut will get infected. Keep it moist with Neosporin™ antibiotic gel and wrapped with clean bandages, changed once a day. The body is a miraculous thing and you will heal nicely. ~Ana

]]> By: Victoria https://www.nailcareheadquarters.com/the-nail-salon-manicure/#comment-26059 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 07:36:19 +0000 http://www.nailcarehq.com/?p=3669#comment-26059 I went to a new salon yesterday because i was in a hurry and my salon had an hour wait and i was in a hurry. The tech who gave me my pedicure cut my big toe nail way to short and cut my skin. I’m not sure if he did this with the clippers or another instrument because I was reading a magazine and didn’t notice until he poured alcohol on my feet and it burned really bad. I told him it was burning and he wet it wiped it with cotton and it was fine. That night I woke up to it hurting bad! So I put alcohol on a q tip and rubbed underneath my toenail where it hurt and it burned! What else should I do if it still hurts I’m worried about infection?

]]> By: Ana https://www.nailcareheadquarters.com/the-nail-salon-manicure/#comment-2385 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 02:21:27 +0000 http://www.nailcarehq.com/?p=3669#comment-2385 In reply to Catherine Feliz-Smith.

Catherine, thank you so much for stopping by and for the compliment. We need more dedicated nail professionals like you. I’m thrilled to hear that your clients are loving Bliss Kiss™ Nail Oil! ~Ana

]]> By: Ana https://www.nailcareheadquarters.com/the-nail-salon-manicure/#comment-2384 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 02:18:15 +0000 http://www.nailcarehq.com/?p=3669#comment-2384 In reply to Eleanor.

Elle,
I’m so sorry to hear you’re having trouble finding a nail tech who will respect your wishes. Keep telling them what you want.

This is correct, you don’t want them to soak your nails in a water bath. A warm oil soak would be fine, but 15 minutes usually isn’t enough time for the oil to penetrate. I’ve found that my nails respond best to several very thin applications of Bliss Kiss™ Nail Oil over several hours.

There are many things to look for in a good nail salon or professional, probably enough to write an entire article or two, so it’s easier to give you the DON’T list right now:

1. Don’t let them CUT your proximal nail fold of the eponychium (cuticle line skin). Proper removal of the cuticle (thin layer of skin on the nail plate) is to use a cuticle remover solution and ever so gently, use a spoon shaped cuticle remover tool to scrape the skin off of the nail plate. This will improve adhesion of any product. https://www.nailcarehq.com/nail-anatomy/

2. Don’t let them buff your nails smooth. This actually weakens the nail plate. I explain more here: https://www.nailcarehq.com/ridges-in-nails/

It’s quite alright if you bring your own tools, files, etc and polishes if you wish. You can apply your basecoat before or ask them to do it for you. My guess is if they don’t apply basecoat, it may be due to waiting for the layers to dry. Time is money. In that case, it might be beneficial for you to apply basecoat a few hours before your appointment.

Hope that helps! Thanks for stopping by! ~Ana

]]> By: Catherine Feliz-Smith https://www.nailcareheadquarters.com/the-nail-salon-manicure/#comment-2326 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 21:53:58 +0000 http://www.nailcarehq.com/?p=3669#comment-2326 Ana I love your knowledge, I went thru Beaty school 30 years ago when chemistry,anatomy and sterilization were taught before any thing else there wasn’t just a nail tech license available at that time. My reputation is built on the complete knowledge of what is being done I investigate everything I work on a appointment only schedule and I add more time to any service even if it just because my client likes to visit I am so greatful for finding your Facebook. Thank you, Catherine Feliz-Smith

]]> By: Eleanor https://www.nailcareheadquarters.com/the-nail-salon-manicure/#comment-2303 Sun, 13 Oct 2013 07:58:30 +0000 http://www.nailcarehq.com/?p=3669#comment-2303 Ana-reading your info about how to do a manicure makes me think I should remove my polish and apply base coat myself prior to going to a manicurist – I have yet to find someone who stays at my local salon more than a month or two so I usually have a new nail tech.

I have to tell them NOT to cut my distal skin fold-I hate it when they cut it back and always end up with more hangnails. Now I want to tell them I don’t need to soak my nails, just to do a polish change maybe?

Whats the best way of getting good care in a salon..what dos and don’t’s can we insist on when getting a salon mani/pedi?

Best-Elle

]]> By: Farah https://www.nailcareheadquarters.com/the-nail-salon-manicure/#comment-1426 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 04:28:53 +0000 http://www.nailcarehq.com/?p=3669#comment-1426 Came across* sorry for mistakes

]]> By: Farah https://www.nailcareheadquarters.com/the-nail-salon-manicure/#comment-1425 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 04:27:50 +0000 http://www.nailcarehq.com/?p=3669#comment-1425 Wow… This article is amazing.. I used to do exactly that in the past but my friends used to say that I am wrong and it is very time consuming. I am so so glad I can across this article, I will continue doing that same and I have started using nail oils daily thanks to you! The world needs more dedicated people like you, thank you so much!!

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