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“I don’t feel that I need a pedicure.” WHAT!?
When and how often should one get a pedicure? Some people feel that summer is the best time to get a pedicure. They think because the feet are out and therefore the feet need to look good. Actually, winter is the most important time to get a pedicure. The feet are taken through steep temperature changes during the course of a day. Also, during these temp changes, the feet are placed in tight, sweaty shoes, socks and/or boots. The weather is not conducive for pretty feet during the cold months of winter. The feet may go from dry to wet several times during a day. All of these changes cause drying of the skin. Cold winter floors further pull the much-needed moisture from the feet. Here is an example of putting off much-needed foot care.
“I feel I might need a pedi.”
After assessment of the feet, a thorough pedicure was performed with special care and attention given to the reduction of thicken nails and overgrown cuticles, also the hard and misshapen calluses were reduced and smoothed. Dew Drop Crystals were applied to exfoliate and lighten the skin. Finally, a light massage was given to increase circulation.
“Tote me to my car, cause I don’t want to walk on my new feets.”
This is the season for looking and feeling your best. Get those tootsies looking their best , starting this Memorial Day weekend!
Think2Day: Do you value yourself by what you do or by what you are? You do have a choice. Whose opinion count any?
Pedicure Season
Spring is here! And we want to show off our toes with beautiful colors that compliment our skin tones. Even men get in on the act of showing off their feet and toes. But just like some men, some women, shouldn’t show off their feet without first getting a proper pedicure.
WHAT IS A PEDICURE?
Pedicure is derived from the Latin words pedis, which means “of the foot”, and cura, which means “care”. It can be the second best thing you will ever feel. This is a typical Dew Drop Nails pedicure: feet are soaked in warm water and aromatic foot softening flakes. Calluses are discussed, reduced and smoothed. Toenails are shaped, smoothed and reduced, if needed. A cuticle softener is applied then feet are placed back into the warm water. Unwanted cuticle is removed using a nipper. Nails are then buffed smooth removing ridges, stains and/or imperfections. Dew Drop Nails exfoliating crystals are applied to feet, ankles and lower legs. Light leg and foot massage follows using Dew Drops Shea Butter Creme. Finally, color of your choice is applied to the toenails.
Josephine Baker 1950’s getting a pedicure
HISTORY
People have been pedicuring their nails for more than 4,000 years. In southern Babylonia, noblemen used solid gold tools to give themselves manicures and pedicures. The use of fingernail polish can be traced back even further. Originating in China in 3000 BC, nail color indicated one’s social status, according to a Ming Dynasty manuscript; royal fingernails were painted black and red. Ancient Egyptians have been manicuring all the way back to 2300 BC.
A depiction of early manicures and pedicures was found on a carving from a pharaoh’s tomb, and the Egyptians were known for paying special attention to their feet and legs. The Egyptians also colored their nails, using red to show the highest social class. It is said that Cleopatra’s nails were painted a deep red, whereas Queen Nefertiti went with a flashier ruby shade. In ancient Egypt and Rome, military commanders also painted their nails to match their lips before they went off to battle.
BENEFITS
You will feel warm, relaxed and maybe in need a little nap after experiencing the above pampering pedicure at Dew Drop Nails, where natural nail-care is the specialty. Because I’m in the beauty industry, concentration in nail technology of hands and feet and their beautification, I believe the benefits of a pedicure is unparalleled. Not only will it rejuvenate and beautify but improve circulation and appearance of the skin of the legs and feet. A pedicure can be quite relaxing if done in a calm, private atmosphere. Lastly, there will be an overall feeling of well-being.
Think About It: Schedule your pedicure today!
Dry, Brittle and Breaking Nails
There are many reasons fingernails break. The reasons I find at Dew Drop Nails are: nails are used as tools(that’s number one), wearing the nails too long, age, cold and dry weather, and over-exposure to chemicals. Therefore, these nails cannot stand the harsh treatment and when the nails can’t take any more, they break!
Almost daily, I’m asked by the guests that come to Dew Drop Nails what can they do about their dry, brittle nails and how to keep them from breaking? First of all, you would want your nails to break? If not, the pain could be unbearable because of the nail bed involvement.
THE PROBLEM:
Your nails dry out as you age, losing their natural oils which act as a glue to hold the nail layers together. If you have thin fingernails and dry skin to begin with you can expect this to happen to you ‘sooner rather than later’. Exposing your hands to harsh soaps, cleaning products, solvents and rough work makes things worse. At first your nails begin to ‘fray’ on the edges, becoming brittle. Eventually the layers split. Nail hardeners make this worse because the alcohols, formaldehyde and other chemicals in the nail hardeners really dry out your natural oils. (Crazy fact: Nail hardeners actually contain more of these chemicals than nail polishes! It’s these chemicals that make the nails feel harder at first, but- whammo– after a few weeks the splitting is worse than ever.) —Dr. C. Bailey
There may also be underlining health factors which may affect the nails, hair and skin not just the above factors.
THE CURE
Regular manicures, moisturize(water, not oils or vaseline), and use oils to keep the cuticles and nail beds supple and pliable. Some of my favorite hydrating ingredients for nails are Shea Butter, Jojoba oil, avocado oil, or other rich natural oils that come from plants. These natural oils have a tendency not to rub off but to penetrate the skin to lock in the moisture. These oils are applied after the skin has been wet.
If you file these brittle and dry nails, use a high grit file(240 grit) to keep the nails from breaking, fraying and/or cracking any further.
Finally, use a nail-strengthener not a nail hardener, Nailtiques in a great strengthener. This particular strengthener binds with the proteins in the nail plate. This will not happen over night, 3-6 months of daily use. The results will depend upon how fast your nails grow and if you honor the regimen. One could easily see positive results in 30 days. It will work! If used.
Think About It: Give yourself time to achieve your goal. Good things take effort and time.
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