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Mobile Manicure or Pedicure for Seniors - what's included

Mobile Manicure or Pedicure for Seniors – what’s included

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Mobile Manicures & Pedicures for Seniors

Mobile Manicure or Pedicure for Seniors 

The elderly love the convenience of a Seniors Mobile Manicure or Pedicure nowadays. As Seniors age they find it increasingly difficult to trim their nails. Especially if their mobility has become very limited or they have major health concerns 

Ours Seniors nail services offer the basics like trimming, filing, massage and polish. As well as dealing with brittle, thickened, curve or ingrown nails

As well as Foot treatments for dry, scaley skin & cracked heels. We can also include a relaxing foot & leg Massage. Plus we haven’t forgotten about how our elderly Mums loves their Facials. 

Seniors Mobile Manicure or Pedicure

What’s included in a Seniors

Mobile Mani Service 

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

We also offer Gel Polish Manicures and Gel Polish Pedicures and removal 

Our Manicure includes –

  • nail trimming, shaping, cuticle treatment, 
  • relaxing massage and coloured polish 

Also they can choose from one of these added on pampering hand treatments 

  1. Exfoliating Scrub softens & smooths dry skin
  2. Hydrating Mask nourishes & softens your hands
  3. Warming Paraffin Wax hydrates & relieves joint stiffness


Mobile Manicures or Pedicures for Seniors

What’s included in our Seniors Pedi  

Being elderly 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 nourish cracked or dry heels.

Plus a who doesn’t loves a nice relaxing foot massage and helps increase their blood circulation. 

Our Pedicure includes –

  • nail trimming, shaping, cuticle treatment
  • foot soaking, dry skin removed
  • relaxing massage and coloured polish 

Also they can choose from one of these added on pampering hand treatments 

  1. Exfoliating Scrub softens & smooths rough heels
  2. Hydrating Mask nourishes & softens your feet
  3. Warming Paraffin Wax hydrates & relieves joint stiffness

 

Pedicure for Seniors

How to do home Manicures

& Pedicures for Seniors ? 

First just knowing basic nail care for your elderly Mum or Dad’s nails can prevent further problems. Most common problems are thickened, brittleness, curved, pinched or ingrown nails.

As well as dryness and redness of hands or feet. By maintaining monthly trimming you are aware of any nail disorders

Important Nail tips 
  • Any type of nail always trim straight across.
  • Difficult to cut nails, soak for 10 to 15 minutes .
  • Sometimes easier to do 2 or 3 small trims
  • Hands & feet needs regular massage to promote circulation 
  • Moisturising is needed if dryness is due to medications
  • Change their socks daily  

Mobile Manicure or Pedicures

Elderly basic nail disorders 

  • Most importantly for nail disorders soak & trim straight  across
  • Thickened toenails happen as we age. From fungal infections to skin conditions. As well as injuries or tight-fitting shoes are common causes of this nail disorder. 
  • Brittle, Split or Cracked Nails  When toenails thicken they also tend to become discoloured, brittle and cracked
  • Pincher or Trumpet nails a good idea have a Podiatrist or Pedicurist correctly trim first. Causes can be fungal infection, skin diseases, medications or mainly arthritic changes.
  • Curvature nail need to be trimmed regularly. This type of nail disorder it can be caused from genetics, nail trauma or diet. As well as incorrect nail trimming or tight shoes. 

Seniors Manicures or Pedicures

Our Mobile Nail services Disabled & Hospitals 

It shouldn’t be hard for someone with limited mobility or in a wheelchair to have nice looking nails, Even more important is nail hygiene especially if your recovering from an illness or injury in hospital

Unfortunately some nail salons don’t make you feel comfortable or cater for wheelchairs. As for hospitals only Doctors, qualified Nurses, Podiatrists & Nail Technicians are allowed to trim nails in QLD. 

Why Nail Hygiene is vital

when in hospital or disabled?

Whether you have a serious health conditions or physical & mental disabilities. Manicures & Pedicures for seniors or for disabilities is vital to prevent further infection

As well as preventing self harm people with disabilities. Maintaining of nail care is important for health and cosmetic reasons for

  • Prevention of fungal infections
  • Inflammation of skin & nails 
  • Painful ingrown nails

Our Mobile Nail Technicians not only make it easy by coming to you, But we have many regular Disabled or NDIS clients.

 

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& Pedicure Brisbane
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Best Tips to Strengthen & Lengthen Nails

Best Tips to Strengthen & Lengthen Nails

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 Strengthen & Lengthen Nails

Strengthen

5 best tips to

Strengthen & Lengthen 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 nails
  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  

Which 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

Does 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

Strengthen & Lengthen Nails

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

strengthen & lengthen nails

Lengthen

Want to know which Shape 

lengthen & strengthen nails?

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 colour makes nails look longer?

  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 nails

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. 

Which colour can 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

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Everything you need to know about Salon & Home Manicures

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

mobile pamper party

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 Home Pedicure Tips for Dry Cracked Heels

Best Home Pedicure Tips for Dry Cracked Heels

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Home Pedicure

Home Pedicure Tips for Dry Heels 

Best tip is every shower exfoliate your feet, this will rid of the top layer of dead skin 

  • Or make a DIY scrub with a quality Himalayan or Sea Salt
  • Combine with Olive, Coconut or Almond oil to make a smooth paste
  • Straight after use a pedi file or pumice stone to get rid of the bottom layer of dead skin. 
  • If your heels are still very dry, also use a good quality Callous remover.
  • Or try Pro Linc Heel Eliminator
  • This is a great product if consistently used. Wrap a wet paper towel after apply the solution. Then wrap feet in glad wrap.

What can I try for Dry Cracked Heels ?

Still do all our tips above first, for very cracked skin use a good quality heel cream.

  • Try Coconut Oil or Be Natural Dry Heel Elimination.
  • It can really make a difference if you leave a cream on overnight with socks a few times a week 
  • Lastly a professional home pedicure can also give you good results.
  • As well your Therapist can show you how to look after your feet at home.

Mobile Manicure or Pedicure for Seniors

Whats included in

our home Pedicure Treatment?

Choose from Nourishing Foot Mask or Warm Paraffin Mask treatments

    • Starting with clipping nails, filing and shaping
    • Next soaking your feet & cuticle treatment
    • Next Hydrating Foot Mask or Warm Paraffin Mask 
    • Then Pedi file on the feet soles with a Relaxing massage
    • Finally a splash of coloured nail polish
    • Add on a Mani to your Home Pedicure

Or try our Dry Cracked Heel Treatment

Includes soak, scrub, pedi file & mask. Afterwards your feet will feel amazing

      • Firstly clipping nails, filing and shaping
      • Next soaking your feet and cuticle treatment
      • Applying Pro Linc Callous Eliminator for 15 mins
      • Exfoliating and pedi file
      • Finally nourishing Dry Heel Eliminator massage

Mobile home pedi and mani

Tired aching feet what you need is
a Detox Foot Massage 

Soak those poor, neglected feet & afterward a heavenly foot Massage

      • Firstly clipping nails, filing and shaping
      • Next soaking feet in Himalaya Crystal Salts
      • Iconic salts help detox the body 
      • Cuticle treatment and exfoliating 
      • Finally a energising Acupressure Massage
      • Lastly a lovely coloured nail polish

Now do you need an Express

or Indulgent Home Pedi?  

Don’t you just love having a Pedicure but maybe you just want a quick pedi or a longer one with massage

Express Pedi 20 mins 
Ideal if you’re having a Pamper Party or just want a quick home Pedi. Whats included –

      • Nail filing
      • Cuticle Treatment
      • Nail polish

Basic Pedi 30 mins 
Great if your looking for a regular Pedi or one for a Special Occasion. Whats included –

      • Trim, filing, cuticle 
      • Quick foot soak
      • Nail polish

Pedicures Gold CoastIndulgent Pedi 60 mins 
This will suit you if you want more Massage or Treatments. Whats included

        • Trim, filing, cuticles
        • Foot Soak & Foot Scrub
        • Foot Mask or Paraffin Wax Treatment
        • Longer Leg & Foot Massage with Polish 

New Years Mobile Beauty Special

Or if you prefer Gel Polish  

Express Gel Polish Pedi 45 mins 
Ideal if you want a quick drying & longer lasting home Pedicure 

Whats included

      • Nail filing
      • Cuticle Treatment
      • Buffing
      • Nail polish

Indulgent Gel Pedi 60 mins  
This one has a Foot Soak and Massage as well

Whats included

  • Trimming
  • Nail filing
  • Cuticle Treatment 
  • Buffing
  • Nail polish
  • Foot Soak
  • Massage

One of our brands of polish we use is the Beautiful Morgan Taylor Polish. Colours are inspired by gorgeous gemstones. With shiny metallics, shimmers, cremes & sparkling glitters. Plus free of nasty Formaldehyde, Toluene, and DBP 

mens mobile home pedicure

4 reasons for booking a Men’s Home Pedicure

  1. Firstly a good foot Massage is great way to unwind. Even better certain pressure points on the feet are very relaxing & beneficial to your health 
  2. Secondly having toenails clipped correctly can prevent ingrown toenails. Especially if he has difficulty cutting his toenails
  3. Thirdly if there is foot odour, exfoliation & filing dry skin will improve the condition of your feet. Particularly playing a lot of sport or wears closed shoes all the time
  4. Fourthly this would all be done privately in the comfort of your own home. typically if he’s uncomfortable about going to a salon. Why not add on a Men’s Massage or Facial or Bacial to complete his day 

Common Male Foot problems 

When you have Foot Odour – It’s important to keep your toe nails very clean underneath. As well as exfoliating dead, dry skin. By doing this as a preventive for further foot odour & bacteria

If there is any Ingrown toenails – Cutting nails straight across regularly can help a lot. Also cutting a V shape into the nail will give a quicker result if you already have a ingrown nails

As most men can suffer with dry Callouses or Bunions. By regular soaking & applying a good Callous remover this will get rid of dry, dead skin. Followed by a foot scrub & a foot filing 

If he is very athletic a regular Foot Pedi maintenance will keep his feet healthy.  

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What causes stained toenails?

  • Having a Foot Pedicure Treatment can be embarrassing sometimes
  • So 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 you always use a base coat & remove old polish within a few a weeks
  • If it’s a yellowish discolouration its most likely a 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 yellowish stain its usually from Nail Polish so 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 it’s 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
  • Or nail thickness & nail lifting then see your doctor

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