Unique Nails

Nail care isn’t just about having pretty fingers and toes. It’s also about stress relief. Taking an hour out of your day to get a pedicure and manicure can go a long way in helping you relax.

In the early 19th century, women colored their nails with buffing compounds. Scented oils were infused with colorants, spread on and left in place until the color transferred to the nails, which were buffed with a chamois cloth until the surface was smooth and shiny.

We recognize that some people simply lack the flexibility to perform a home pedicure the way they once might have. Whether you just need a little polish on your nails or you’re ready to treat your feet to a day of beauty, we’re always here for you.

It’s important to remember that your feet won’t always be able to slough off all the dead skin cells as efficiently as you’d like. When you’ll be somewhere where your feet will visible, you may want to have us exfoliate your feet and legs during the pedicure appointment.

Your nails can reveal important clues about your health. Although not always medically trained, nail technicians can sometimes spot problems in your nails that could be the sign of a serious health condition or disease in your body.

If it's been a while since you've had false nails applied, don't worry that your own nails will be damaged in the process. Nail technology has come a long way in the past few years, and "roughening" your nails is no longer necessary. A visit to the salon won't damage your nails.

A diet rich in vitamins and minerals will contribute to the overall health of your nails. This includes such vitamins as B-complex, C, A, E, and D, as well as minerals like calcium, zinc, sulphur, iodine, and iron.

Did you know that the nails on your fingers grow at slightly different rates? The nail on the middle finger is the fastest growing nail while the nail on the thumbnail is usually the slowest growing nail – of course the difference is hardly noticeable.

Over the years, nail polish has included some pretty bizarre ingredients, including formaldehyde, beeswax, and gelatin. Painting pictures and designs on fingernails was a familiar practice to the Incas, many of whom had eagle designs.

If you think about how you spend your days, you’ll realize that you spend a lot of time on your feet. Give your feet an opportunity to relax, and let someone bring them back to tip-top shape with a stress-relieving pedicure.

When washing your hands, occasionally check your cuticles for cuts and tears. These mays seem insignificant, but can lead to nail infections. Treat damaged cuticles with an antibacterial cream. Healthy cuticles produce healthy nails.

While acetone is a common chemical for nail polish removers, you may want to avoid using it on your natural nails. Both acetone and formaldehyde can dry out nails and make them brittle.

Smoking will not only stain nails, but smoking will also deprive them of essential oxygen resulting in dry, cracked and brittle nails. If you smoke, talk with your doctor today about the best quitting program for the health of your body and your nails.

Letting yourself relax while one of our professionals buffs and polishes your nails is one of the best ways to unwind after a long and stressful day.

While getting pretty toes can certainly be the goal in itself, there are more benefits to most pedicures. Depending on your needs, we can exfoliate your feet so that you don’t develop painful conditions like bunions or corns due to excess dead skin.

Very pale nails can sometimes be a sign of serious illnesses such as anemia, congestive heart failure, liver disease, and malnutrition. According to the Mayo Clinic, yellowing of the nails or white or dark spots on nails can indicate that an infection or injury is present.

If you notice the dry edge of your cuticle lifting up from the nail, it's alright to trim it away. Otherwise, avoid trimming your cuticles. Just push them back gently to the base of your nail. Cuticles act as a protective barrier between the outside world and your soft, developing nail.

If you spend your days typing on computers, you might find a paraffin treatment particularly soothing. As the wax coats your hands, the heat eases aches, pains and tension by increasing blood flow, relaxing muscles and softening the skin.

In ancient China, nail color was actually a symbol of status. For instance, in the Chou Dynasty (around 600 BC, gold and silver colors were worn by the people of the highest ranks and statuses. People below them wore black and red, and those below them were only allowed pale color tones.

Nail polish has been made from some strange ingredients throughout the years. During the Ming Dynasty, polish was made from a combination of beeswax, egg whites, gelatin, vegetable dyes, and Arabic gum.

Cutex introduced liquid nail tints in 1914, but the concept of modern nail polishes and lacquers was conceived in 1917 by Michelle Menard. Inspired by the glossy enamel paint used on automobiles of the era, she developed a liquid polish with deep colors and shine.

Did you know that having a professional trim and cleaning your nails regularly can help keep them healthy and free of bacteria and fungus?

The word “wax” means many different things. It describes a semi-solid substance, but it can also mean to polish, coat or treat with wax; grow gradually larger or stronger; grow in intensity, strength or volume; or become more of something, as in to wax loquacious.

Have you ever wondered what you can use your empty nail polish bottles for? Make sure they are clean, and you can fill them with vegetable oil. Use this on your cuticles to keep them soft and healthy.

There are many different ways to shape your nails, but the best is generally to follow the nails’ natural shape. A professional manicurist can get your nails to the perfect shape, so they’ll look healthy and beautiful.

A gel manicure is a type of nail treatment in which gel is used to bind synthetic fingernails to natural ones and then polish them. Those gel nails are long-lasting and don’t tend to chip, special care needs to be taken when they are removed.

Are you a nail-biter? Sometimes biting your nails may be nothing more than an old habit, but, in some cases, it's a sign of persistent anxiety that could benefit from treatment. If you can't stop biting your nails, it's worth discussing with your doctor.

Would you believe that, in Ancient times, if you were not of royal blood, you were not allowed to paint your nails? Wearing fingernail polish was a sign that you didn’t have to work for a living.

Do you prefer a natural French manicure look to your nails, but need the color to hide unsightly white spots? Consider adding milk and hard-boiled eggs to your diet to help with a potential zinc deficiency.

According to a manuscript in the Ming Dynasty, which lasted from 1368 to 1644, royal families wore black and red fingernail polish to indicate their social status.

Although your acrylic nails may start to naturally loosen and lift off over time, it’s not a good idea to do this yourself at home. Since you risk damaging the underlying nail – or removing it altogether – it’s best to let us handle it.

Have you been looking for a fun activity to do with your young daughter? Remember, girls of all ages can enjoy being pampered and she’ll be so proud of freshly polished fingers and toes after your morning or afternoon together.

Did you know that the Chinese invented nail polish around 3,000 B.C.? However, their nail polish consisted of egg whites, gelatin, beeswax, and Arabic gum, which came in gold and silver colors.

During World War II, Cutex tapped into wartime sentiments to promote its nail polish: “Let’s keep it gay, let’s keep it feminine in the new Cutex Young Red! A red badge of courage for every finger tip … a touch of cheery, chin-up color …”

While some moms like to set up a mini nail salon in their home for their young daughters, it’s not quite the same as going out. Not only will your girls get the gorgeous nails they’ve been asking for, but you won’t have the mess to clean up at home after you’re done.