Manicure and Pedicure Care

Nails and hair grow on its own, but nails, just like the hair, also need to be cared for. Getting a manicure or pedicure done is not only essential for your nails but is proven to also help relax your entire body.

Top tips from Dermatologists:

1.   Moisturise the nails: It is important to apply a good cream to moisturise the nails. It’s even more important to do so after removing nail polish since most of the removers contain chemicals that dry the nails and skin.

2.  Protect the cuticles: Remember to never cut or forcefully pull/push back the cuticles. Doing so can cause infection. 

     

     Does your nail technician have the necessary experience and/or license, if required?

3. Cleanliness and hygiene: Many manicures and pedicure salons follow strict cleanliness guidelines, but you must look for the following when visiting a manicure-pedicure salon:

•         If the nail technician has the necessary experience and/or certification.

•         See if the environment of the manicure and pedicure salon is clean

•         Observe if the nail technician wash their hands between clients

4.  Shaving legs: Shave the lower half of the legs only after getting a pedicure. Doing it before a pedicure can put you at risk of an infection. Or you must shave the lower half of the legs at least 24 hours before the pedicure.

5.  Colour: In case you want to apply a bright colour of nail polish, such as a red or an orange, to prevent discoloration ask the manicure or pedicure provider to add an extra layer of base coat before the main colour.

6.  Artificial nails: It is recommended that people who are prone to fungal infections or who have brittle nails avoid wearing artificial nails to cover up nail problems as they may make the situation worse.

There are many manicure and pedicure salons near me and you but it is vital to not only depend on the service providers for the caring of nails, but you must also look after and nurture your nails. With several manicure and pedicure salons near me, I still must look into the precautions stated above before getting a manicure and pedicure done. For the safety and well-being of your nails, it is important you do so too.