Nails Care

When we talk about Nails Care, the first thing that comes to our mind sanitize, hygiene and disinfect. Sanitize means to make sanitary by cleaning or disinfecting. Hygiene is the science that deals with the promotion and preservation of health. Disinfect is to clean, so as destroy or prevent the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms.

At Davidson Nail Spa, we always have properly and safely cleaning implements, workstations, and spa surfaces. Here are some of examples that we maintain everyday:

All workstations clean and disinfect by sanitizing wipes & disinfectant spray that kills 99.9% of germs, viruses, mold & mildew.
All implements disinfect by immersion in Barbicide that kills germs, fungus, viruses, HIV-1, and Hepatitis B & C.
All pedicure chairs have feature the latest in bacteria-reducing technology that kills 99% disease causing bacterium. And, we also use sani tablet foot spa disinfectant that kills 99.99% of bacteria, viruses & athlete’s foot fungus.
We also have Honey Well System & Blueair HEPASilent™ technology captures 99.97% down to 0.1 micron in size, including allergy-provoking pollen grains, dust mites, mold spores.

Knowing disinfection system that is clear to clients and staff alike goes a long way toward peace of mind. Here are some nails care tips:

Keep yourself well moisturized:
As you age, your skin begins to thin and become dry, so it is especially important to keep your skin well hydrated. Apply a collagen-rich lotion that absorbs and penetrates into the skin daily on hands, feet, and any other part of your body that feels dry.

Visit your nail technician regularly:
Don't let to much time go by between nail appointments. Visit your nail technician at least every two weeks for a manicure and at least once a month for a pedicure.

Keep your nails well protected:
Just skin becomes thin and dries out with age, nails tend to become more brittle. Protect them from the damaging effects of the sun by applying a top coat with a built-in sunscreen. And don't forget about polish, which helps protect nails as well. Moisturize nails and cuticles with daily dose of cuticle.

Keep bacteria away:
Half of people over age 65 suffer from fungal infections on their feet. Help prevent that by using an antimicrobial cuticle oil and base coat to protect against yeast, fungus, mold, and bacteria.

Treat your nails like jewels:
Protect your investment by wearing gloves when gardening or exposing hands to water for extended periods of time. Do not put upward pressure on your nail tips. Use a soda can opener to pop tops, and dial the phone with the eraser end of a pencil.

Don't take them off:
If you decide you no longer want to wear nail enhancements, do not take them off youself. Picking and pulling the nails off will damage your natural nail, rip layers from your nail plate, and make regrowth a long, painful process. Your nail technician can safely remove nail enhancements.

Use top coat to help nail polish last:
Chipping nail polish seems to be a chronic problem for nail clients. Solve the dilemma by applying a layer of top coat 24 hours after your service. That could double the duration of your manicure and keep your nails looking shiny and new.

File with care:
What do you do if you snag or break a nail? Carefully file away. Always use a fine-grit file, which can range from a 240-400 grit, and gently file in one direction. Never file nails in a back-and-forth motion, as this can cause your nails to fray and split. Ask your nail tech to provide you with a home repair kit.