Everything you need to know about Salon & Home Manicures

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What are the 5 basic Salon & Home Manicure Services ?

  1. Regular Manicures can allow extra for Mask, Scrubs & Massage. Great idea for the Elderly and Pamper Parties
  2. Gel Polish Manicure goes on like Regular Polish by using a UV lamp & dries straight away. Ideal for first time Mums & Weddings 
  3. SNS Polish is where you dip your nails in Coloured Pots & just air dry your nails. A little thicker then Gel Polish
  4. Acrylic Nails are fake tips or overlay. Great for weak nails or nail biters.
  5. Gel Nails are more natural & less toxic then Acrylic. Ideal for special occasions

What is included in a Regular Polish Manicure?

Start off with trim, shape, cuticles, sometimes a hand soak then polish. Added on treatments could be long relaxing Massage. Or a nourishing mask, like a Collagen Hand Mask. Maybe an Exfoliating Scrub or warm Paraffin Wax treatment,

Unfortunately for some people depending on their lifestyle or job. Regular polish home manicure can come off quickly. Otherwise apply a light coat of top coat over nail tip every few days.

Top Tips for Salon or Home Manicure
  • Don’t soak your fingernails, your mani lasts longer 
  • Oval or round shaped nails can chip less frequently
  • File your nail in one direction
  • Wipe your nail  with polish remover before base coat
  • Using a base coat will stop staining & help your polish last
  • Keep nail polish coats nice & thin 
  • Choosing a neutral colour is less noticeable if it chips
  • Use a top coat nail strengthener
  • Moisturise your hands particularly your cuticles every day 
  • Wear gloves & keep your hands as dry as possible 

How does a Gel Polish Salon Manicure work ?

Filing, Cuticles, Buffing & Polish. This a basic or express Gel Polish  & is applied similar to regular polish. But is cured under a Gel Led Lamp usually taking 30 seconds to dry. So there is no smudging, chipping or fading.

It can go straight on your bare nails. Or straight over your Acrylics or Gel Nails too. Most Gel Polishes have no hash chemicals in them these days.

As Gel Polish can be a bit drying for your nails you should massage your hands & nails everyday. Lasting 2 or 3 weeks you then should remove the polish. Either professionally or you can do it at home it’s quite easy only take 10-15 mins.

Best Tips for Salon Gel Polish
  • Gel Polish removal with cotton pad soaked in pure Acetone.
  • Apply to nail wrapped  tightly with foil for 15 mins gently scrape off
  • Never pick or peel as this can weaken your nails
  • Don’t leave on longer than 3 or 4 weeks as you can stain your nails
  • If having regularly have a break every 3 or 4 months to let nails breath off

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3. Is SNS Nail Polish better than Gel ?

SNS which stands for Signature Nail System and Gel Polish are both good options. SNS takes a little longer & lasts a little longer. But does cost a little more than a Gel Mani. Just be aware of possible hygiene with with dipping your nails in the same pots as others. 

A SNS Manicure starts off Filing, Cuticles, Buffing, Base Coat, Coloured Dipping Powder & Top Coat. A gel based coat is applied. Then dipped in colour pots and sealed with a top coat and air-dried. 

4. Are Acrylic Fake nails safe?

Acrylic nails are a  fake nail or extended tip. It’s ideal for weak nails & bad nail biters. Or if you would just long nails for that special occasion. Acrylics are thicker and will last longer than Gel Nails. But long-term use increase your chances of  weakening your nails. Also you always have to be careful of bacteria or infections

Acrylic Manicure includes trimming, cuticles, base primer, tips glued on & or Acrylic applied, buffing, air-dried & colour applied under the led lamp.

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5. Gel Nails is it a more natural Fake Nail?

They do have less toxic chemicals in them and don’t have a strong smell like Acrylics. With a lighter feel & more look. But they do cost more than Acrylics but don’t last as long.

Application is similar to your basic Gel Polish Manicure But includes extended tips with the Gel applied from a googey glue like little pot smoothed out & cured under LED Lamp with colour.  So which one is for you? 

What is the ideal present a Home Manicure? 

Are you looking for a great present for a loved one or just want to pamper yourself. A Home Manicure Service or Pedicure is the perfect indulgent even for Seniors 

We can come to your home, hotel, hospital, aged care or NDIS & we bring everything

So if you have your wife’s birthday coming up or a special occasion. Maybe a unwell relative or someone who’s pregnant. We can do Gift Vouchers or just book a appointment. Why not add on a Facial or Massage Service

Our Manicure Service includes 

Choose from Express 30 mins or 60 mins Indulgent Manicure 

30 mins Express Manicure 

For a a nice basic Manicure our 30 mins Manicure is the perfect idea.

Add on a Pedicure or Facial as well

Includes nail trimming, shaping, cuticle treatment, Base coat, Colour Polish & Top Coat

60 mins Indulgent Manicure 

Includes basic Manicure

A scrub leaving hands silky soft. Followed by a relaxing Almond oil hand and arm massage

Plus a choice of hand treatments a nourishing Hand Mask to hydrate & soften your hands,

Or a warming Paraffin Wax which softens your skin & helps relieves joint stiffness

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Having a Nail Pamper Party 

Choose from Mini 20 mins, Express 30 mins or 60 mins Indulgent Manicure, 45 mins Express Gel Polish & 60 mins Indulgent Gel Polish 

20 mins Mani
  • Shaping,
  • Cuticle
  • Base coat, Colour Polish
  • Top Coat
30 mins Express Mani
  • Trimming, shaping,
  • Cuticle
  • Base coat, Colour Polish
  • Top Coat
60 mins Indulgent Mani
  • Nail trimming this one allows more time for difficult to cut nails
  • Shaping,
  • Cuticle treatment 
  • Hand Massage
  • Exfoliation
  • Hand Mask or
  • Paraffin Wax Treatment
  • Base coat, Colour Polish
  • Top Coat
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45 mins Express Gel  Mani
  • Quick trim
  • Cuticle treatment 
  • Buffing
  • Dehydrate
  • Base coat, Colour Polish, Top Coat
  • Cuticle Oil
60 mins Indulgent Gel Mani
  • Quick trim
  • Cuticle treatment 
  • Buffing
  • Dehydrate,
  • Base coat, Coloured Polish, Top Coat
  • Scrub
  • Hand Massage
  • Cuticle Oil

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Best Tips to Strengthen & Lengthen Nails

 Strengthen & Lengthen Nails

Strengthen

5 best tips to

Strengthen & Lengthen your nails

Most of us these days all want beautiful long and strong nails so here are lots of amazing tips on just how to do that 

  1. Best vitamins to Strengthen & Lengthen 
  2. Collagen as well as Biotin are two of the best supplements 
  3. Oval Shaped nails can avoid breakage 
  4. Picking with your nails is out use something else
  5. Always wear gloves when using harsh chemicals
  6. Use a quality cuticle cream daily  

What are the top Nail Vitamins? 

  • Top vitamin is Collagen bonus also strengthens hair
  • Hydrates your skin & is good for the gut
  • Also Biotin a vitamin B type essential for nail strengthening
  • Biotin rich food include Egg Yolk, Nuts, Salmon, Dairy
  • B, C, Iron, Magnesium & Zinc help nail growth building

Do your Nails show health problems?

  • Did you know White lines can be a lack of protein?
  • Nail discolouration is quite common
  • Yellow Staining are from dark polish without a base coat
  • Brownish spots could be fungal
  • Pale Nails can be a sign of Anemia
  • White Marks or Streaks can be the result of damaged nails
  • Bluish Tint might mean the body’s lack of oxygen

Strengthening & Lengthening

What are the best

Strengthening Manicures?

  • Firstly our Gel Polish Mani which uses a Vitamin Strengthening Base Coat to repair the nail
  • We add Structure Gel improves nail strengthening
  • A nourishing almond cuticle oil to finish your Manicure
  • Also Dipping Powder Manicures are ideal
  • Lastly Gel or Acrylic Manicures particularly for bitten nails

So how does a  Collagen Hand Mask help?

Not only does taking Collagen internally help strengthen & lengthen nails. But also using a Collagen Mask on a regular basis 

  • Softens dry cuticles
  • Strengthens weak nails
  • Hydrates and smooths out skin
  • Plumps up mature hands 

One of the best moisturising Gloves is Voesh Collagen Gloves. It’s full of Phyto Collagen (this type of Collagen helps with external environment like the Sun and Pollution). As well as Vitamin E and Peppermint

Why Collagen is so vital for our skin?

Basically it’s the stuff that holds our body together. It’s made up protein and elastin in your skin, muscles, tendons and bones. 

As we age naturally our Collagen production slows down. By increasing your Collagen you help fight wrinkles and fine lines. At the end of your Collagen Manicure your hands will feel amazingly soft.

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What’s included in our Collage Mobile Manicure?

  • Starting with a basic manicure
  • file, shape, cuticle exfoliator,
  • exfoliating hand scrub
  • nourishing hand massage
  • Then we apply your Collagen gloves
  • Lastly we apply your favourite polish

Another nourishing Hand treatment is Paraffin Wax. By covering your hands with warm wax and hand gloves. The wax is very softening on the hands and the warmth of the heat is good for the joints. 

Oh and we haven’t forgotten about your poor feet. If you do suffer with dry feet or if they are very calloused or cracked we have many foot treatments available

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Lengthen

Want to know which Nail Shape 

to lengthen & strengthen?

For Short and Slim Fingers 

If you have a small nail base try going for an Almond, Round, Oval or pointy nail shapes.

Now the best colours are

  • Nude, Yellowish Beige or Peachy Pink
  • Metallics or Brights
For Short and Wide Fingers

Especially for wide nail base, then try more rounded shapes like Oval, Round or Squoval.

If your nails are quite short Acrylics or Gel are great for a special occasion

You can’t go wrong with

  • Nudes, Beige, Caramel 
  • But no Bright Colours
For Long and Slim Fingers

If you lovely long & thin fingers you need a wider shape. Try Rounded, Almond, Square or Squoval. 

Ideal colours are

  • Metallics Silver, Gold, Neon Orange or Pink
  • Ageing hands Pearly Whites or Metallic Pinks
For Long and Wide Fingers

If your hands are large with wide fingers try an Oval or Almond shaped nails. 

Try these colours

  • Nude Beiges or Pinkish Nude.
  • Or dark colours leave 3 or 4mm from the side of the nail creating a slimmer look. 

Lengthening & Strengthening

Which is the

right nail colour for lengthening ?

  1. Fair Skin – Pinkish Nudes, Lavender Purple, Peachy Orange, Sheer Whites, Bright Pinks, Classic Reds or Midnight Blue
  2. Medium Skin – Yellowy Beige,  Peachy Pink, Grape Purple, Mettalic Red or Sky Blue
  3. Dark Skin – Fushcia Pinks, Berry Purple, Burgundy Reds or Cobalt Blue

Strengthen & Lengthen

Want longer & slender looking nails?

Best colours are – 

  1. Basic – Nude, Beige, Toffee or Caramels.
  2. Fair skin – Pearly or Pink based nudes or Pinks
  3. Medium skin – Yellow based beige, Gold or orange
  4. Dark skin Mettallic based caramel or brown 

But you can’t go wrong with a nice Clear polish or French Nails. Stay away from Silver, Grey, Neon and Bright Colours. 

What colour will make

mature hands looks younger?

For Seniors

Avoid blue-based polish draws more attention to your blue veins. As well as sallowness &aging of your skin.

  1. Basic – warm pinks, oranges and red based
  2. Fair Skin – Pearly or Metallic Whites & Pearly or Bright pinks
  3. Medium skin – Pearly or Bright Pinks or Orange based reds
  4. Dark skin  – Poppy Pinks, Neon Oranges or a Mint Green

Mobile Beauty Therapist – great idea for recovering from injury or illness

A Mobile Beauty Therapist is an amazing idea for when you recovering from an injury and stuck in bed 

Whether you’re in hospital or recovering at home our Mobile Massage or Beauty Therapist will come to you.  Boredom, stress, depression and frustration often becomes worse when you’re stuck in bed for long periods of time. Organising a Manicure, Pedicure or Massage can reduce these feelings of stress and boredom.

Just by booking a Beauty or Massage therapist can give you an extra little  boost. You not only have something nice to look forward to all week.  But you will feel amazingly so much better afterwards. 

Experts say how you look and feel has a large impact on your physical and mental health

Experts definately stress the huge importance on having a normal everyday routine when you have an injury or lifelong medical condition. Particularly keeping up your maintenance routine for even things like your  nails, hair, face or massage.   As our nails grow alot quicker when we don’t use our  hands very much. So you need a basic Mani or Pedi regularly. As well as Massage for those underused muscles which eventually starts tensing up

Oercoming a painful procedure can be very traumatic. Seeing their illness often first and foremost and as an individual second.  Just by booking a Beauty Therapist for a Massage, Facial or Manicures for the elderly. Can bring that persons awareness back to more of a normal life.  Says Psychologist experts who specialise in how patients overcome difficult life events. Such as surgery, hospital stays and long term illnesses.

It’s also that human element of touch when a Mobile Beauty Therapist does a Massage or Manicure. It’s well known to reduce anxiety and pain. Especially when recovering from an injury which can be very depressing time of your life. As well as being on pain killers and only being able to watch TV. Which can bring you down very easily. 

Just by a booking a Mobile Beauty Treatment can give you a jolt of pleasure says Psychologists

Not being able to go back to work for a long period of time. Or suffering from a long-term debilitating health problems. Which generally means having someone to help you shower or bathe. This is a very difficult and miserable time for most people losing that control of their daily habits. But every now and then by having a bit of pampering. Let us give you a little oasis for part of your day. Choose from a relaxing Mobile Swedish Massage or if your really tense we do Deep Tissue or Remedial.

Love your nails being done have indulgent Spa Manicure. Or Gel Polish with a nourishing Collagen hand treatment. Or are your feet dry and cracked our Foot treatments will soften all that dry skin with a pretty polish at the end.  We even give you tips on how to make your polish stay on longer

If you’re on strong medication this can have a big impact on your skin. Especially dehydrating your skin. Your beauty therapist will personalise the right facial. A soothing and calming facial will leave your face feeling amazingly soft and smooth afterwards. Combined with a scalp massage or Indian Head Massage you’ll feel like you’re in heaven. 

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Spa treatments benefit Cancer Patients, Elderly & Disabled

Spa treatments benefit help patients dealing with cancer

It’s a big deal for cancer patients in hospital  wondering if a Spa treatment will be safe. Going through Cancer leaves patients achy & unhappy about their bodies.

But the truth is it is safe to have a Spa Treatment  

Not only does it help to cope better with the stress of healing. But it makes you feel more positive about your body. Here are many reasons  to pamper yourself.  Elderly or Disabled also benefit from relaxing Massage therapy. To a soothing Facial treatment. As well as pampering Manicure and Pedicure services

Massage Spa treatments help Elderly, Disabled & Cancer Patients 

Massage treatments can not only relieve some of the pain. But as well as nausea and depression. Massaging nurtures the body, mind and self confidence

Science has proven Massage does not spread Cancer cells 

But always state your concerns if you’re worried about swelling or other concerns. Try calming or rebalancing massages when booking a massageLike Shiatsu, Swedish, Indian Head or Reflexology. Or for a more of an indulgent our Strawberry Oil Massage with hot towels. Followed by a Strawberry body butter cream. Afterwards relax & sip on your free Pink Champagne  

Facial treatments relieves fragile skin from Cancer treatments

This is due to Radiation and Chemotherapy. Your skin becomes very fragile, sensitive and quite dry.  Most mature or elderly women love having their face pampered. From a soothing head massage to a beautiful skin treatment. So afterwards they feel great & their skin feels soft. 

Your Doctor will advise extra moisturising due to the dryness from Chemotherapy

Look for rehydrating facials with natural products. Make sure it includes face and scalp massage. Also stay away from Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels. For more on skincare & other information for Cancer patients

Mani & Pedi Spa treatments benefit dull & discoloured nails 

Your nails can tend to look unhealthy during a Cancer treatment. They can lose its lustre & shine. Whether it’s a Manicure or Pedicure, give those discoloured nails a beautiful nail colour. Long hospital stays can leave skin especially feet become very dry. Try our Dry and Cracked Heel Treatments . Includes a basic Pedicure with. a relaxing soak & scrub with massage . Followed by a nourishing foot mask or foot treatment.

Both artificial nails and harsh nail products are not recommended

Try a Spa Manicure or Spa Pedicure which includes extras. Like longer foot Massage or  hand & foot masks . We deal with many chronically ill customers all the time. Whether it’s at home or at a hospital. Our aim is to always make their Spa treatment a memorable & nurturing experience. Or purchase a Gift Certificate something for everyone

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Mobile Manicure or Pedicure for Seniors – what’s included

So how does a Mobile Nail Service for Seniors work?

Mobile Manicures or Pedicures for Seniors are becoming increasingly popular nowadays. The fantastic convenience of a Therapist coming to your Mum’s or Dad place of living is ideal. Especially if their health is not great or they aren’t mobile anymore

Mobile Spa Services offer basic trimming, filing, massage and polish. As well as Hand and Foot treatments. For thickened nails, brittles nails, ingrown nails, dry, rough skin & cracked heels. They also offer relaxing Massages and pampering Facials for the elderly. So Mum or Dad can also have little massage after their nails are done.  

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What’s included in our Seniors Mobile Manicure?

As we age the condition of our nails decrease considerably. Check their nails regularly for any health problems.  By providing a Mobile Manicure or Pedicure for Seniors this helps maintain the health of their nails. Our Manicure includes –

  • nail trimming, nail shaping, cuticle treatment, steamed warm towels
  • relaxing massage and coloured polish (or no polish if preferred)

They can also choose from one of these added on pampering hand treatments or no treatments if preferred

  1. Exfoliating Scrub softens & smooths rough dry skin
  2. Hydrating Mask hydrates & softens your hands
  3. Warming Paraffin Wax nourishes & relieves joint stiffness
  4. Collagen Glove Treatment rejuvenating & softens aging hands

Being a Senior can be very difficult to cut their own nails. Especially reaching down to their feet. Regular Pedicures not only improves the condition of theirs nails and cracked or dry heels. Plus a who doesn’t loves a nice relaxing foot massage and helping increase their blood circulation. Four good reasons Men need a regular PedicureMobile Manicure or Pedicure for Seniors

Or try our Seniors Mobile Pedicure 

Our Pedicures include 

  • nail trimming, nail shaping, cuticle treatment, foot soaking
  • relaxing massage and coloured polish (or no polish if preferred)

They can also choose from one of these added on foot treatments or no treatments if preferred

  • Exfoliating Scrub softens & smooths rough dry skin 
  • Mask hydrates & softens your feet
  • Paraffin Wax nourishes & relieves joint stiffness
  • Dry Heel Treatment softens & smooths dry calloused feet

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Other Seniors Services available

Massage is also beneficial for the elderly. Sitting for long hours in a chair or bed leaves muscle tight and tense. Regular Massage helps improve blood circulation and of course is very relaxing.

Another very calming Seniors Spa treatment is our Facial. Includes beautiful and nourishing treatments to soften and hydrate their skin. Finishing with a soothing head and scalp massage

So whether you have a parent, in-law or relative in a home, nursing home or retirement village. We also provide all our services at hospital catering for any special circumstances. So book them a Mobile Manicure or Pedicure for Seniors is not just for pampering anymore but beneficial

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Foot Pedicure Treatment tips – How to fix Stained Nails

What causes stained nails

  • having a Foot Pedicure Treatment can be embarrassing sometimes
  • first lets find out what are the possible cause of your stained nails
  • the most common orange-yellow stain is from your beloved nail polish
  • furthermore those dark colours are the worst but there is a solution
  • if it’s a yellowish discolouration its most likely fungal infection
  • especially if its lifting or crumbly & has become thickened
  • also if you have a greenish black stain it could be a bacterial infection
  • finally if your taking medication a side effect might be a bluish tinge

Simple tips for

treating Stained Nails

  • if its a orangish yellow stain it’s from Nail Polish ALWAYS use a base coat
  • just gently scraping with a metal cuticle pusher can remove the discoloration
  • also try soaking in lemon juice everyday or a try nail whitening product
  • furthermore you could just stay polish free for a short period
  • with so much dirt, grime its easy to get a yellowish fungal infection
  • wash your feet & dry thoroughly every night & use a quality foot  powder
  • furthermore not all fungal products work well
  • you could try soaking in vinegar a few times a day
  • also if it’s a bacterial infection usually a course of antibiotics can help
  • furthermore if redness, tenderness, swelling
  • finally nail thickness & nail lifting then see your doctor

What you need to

know before your

Foot Pedicure Treatment

  • its not advisable to have a Foot Pedicure treatment if
  • you have a severe fungal or bacterial infection
  • if your nail is lifting or crumbly
  • furthermore if you have redness or swelling
  • also putting any type of Polish can trap moisture which is unhealthy for Fungal
  • if having a Foot Pedicure cutting cuticles can cause more infection
  • most Manicures & Pedicures usually only push back your cuticles
  • also our Normal Polish & Gel Polish Manicures & Pedicure
  • are free from chemical Formaldehyde, Toluene & DBP

 

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