The Total Mani-Pedi Experience
Read about a complete step-by-step guide on how to have the ultimate mani-pedi experience. The nail care authority tells us.
Step 1. Wash & Soak
Wash and soak hands and feet in a lukewarm tub of water with cleansing agent to prepare you for a gentle mani-pedi experience. This allows for thorough cleansing and at the same time helps soften dead skin cells. Choosing a soak with a relaxing fresh scent sets the mood.
Step 2. Exfoliate
Exfoliate hands and feet by slowly rubbing the Hand & Foot scrub onto the area to remove the dry layer of skin revealing the new skin underneath. It is important to use a variant that has a combination of white wax beads and apricot seeds because this blend is gentle enough to use for both hands and feet. For hard to remove skin or calluses you may use a stone buffer or callous trimmer.
Step 3. Push
Push cuticles – Push cuticles to help maintain the shape of the nail bed. Use a cuticle remover to soften the cuticles for an easier and more pleasant experience.
Step 4. Trim Cuticles
Trim cuticles if desired. This is optional depending on your personal preference. It is important to use a sharp nipper and not to trim too much to avoid unwanted cuts. Always apply a cuticle sanitizer with a mild disinfectant ingredient after to prevent infection.
Step 5. Clip Nails
Clip nails to your desired length and shape: short, medium or long depending on your lifestyle; round, square or squoval depending on the shape of your fingers.
Step 6. Buff Nail Edges
Buff nail edges in one direction starting from left to right. Avoid doing a seesaw motion for best results.
Step 7. Moisturize
After exfoliating it is important to moisturize to maintain soft, nice-looking skin. A simple massage with the desired hand lotion adds up to the spa experience. Try using a variant with the same scent as the soak and scrub to maximize and extend the effect of the fragrance oils.
Step 8. Prepare nails & Apply Color
Apply a base coat to prepare the nail bed and prevent nail polish stains. Colorless polish or base coats with nail hardener are popular choices commonly used in salons. Applying color is the fun part. There are a number of color shades and application style to choose from – Feminine shades to bold colors, Classic French or colored French, even Spark-lize it! Creativity spells no boundary. Virtually try on different shades with Caronia’s nail match. Nail Match
Step 9. Protect
Make your perfectly polished tips and toes last longer by applying a top coat after applying color. Re-applying the top coat every two days enhances the shine while extending the wear.
SHINE, SISTER!
Our nails are actually a good indicator that we are getting a proper nutritional balance in our daily food choices. Nails with vertical ridges are signs of iron deficiency. Brittle nails may indicate that you lack protein in your diet.
If you notice that your nails have white spots on them, that is a sign of zinc deficiency.
So to maintain healthy and beautiful nails, beef up your diet with food rich on the following minerals: Protein, Iron, and Zinc.
- What is the expiration date of Nail Polish? Pro-Care? Salon Care? Hand & Foot Care?
- Can children use nail polish?
- What products are flammable & sensitive to heat & light?
- Does nail polish cause nail discloration and brittleness?
- What causes bubbles to form?
- How long should I wear my nail polish?
- How often should I have a manicure, foot spa or a hand spa?
- How do you pronounce Caronia?
- What is the expiration date of Nail Polish? Pro-Care? Salon Care? Hand & Foot Care?
Nail polish and the Pro-care products generally do not expire the same way that food or water-based products do. Instead, its quality deteriorates after 2 years. - Can children use nail polish?
There is no definitive clinical study that determines what age a person can start wearing nail polish but we recommend that ‘tweens (Chldren aged 9-12) use nail polish only on special occassions (i.e. school play). Teenagers can wear nail polish provided it is an acceptable practice at home and at school. - What products are flammable and sensitive to heat and light?
Nail polish, Pro-Care products and the Nail Polish Remover are all flammable and it is indicated on the lable. This means that they are also sensitive to heat and should always be kep at room temperature: 24ºC (75.5ºF). When exposed to direct light, some nail polish may change color over time. - Does nail polish cause nail discloration and brittleness?
Discoloration and drying of nails (causing it become brittle) can be brought about by many factors: excessive exposure to chemicals, health and genetics. Like teeth, not all nails are milky white. Using nail polish remover more than once a week, non-removal of dark colored nail polish after one week, excessive exposure toharsh household chemicals (i.e. bleach) nicotine stains (caused by smoking), and infection cause nail discoloration and brittle ness. If infection is suspected, consult a doctor/ dermatologist immediately. - What causes bubbles to form?
Air pockets that travel inside the botle whan shaken get traped in between the brush brsitles casuing air bubbles to occur when the nail polish is applied. To avid this, instead of rigorous shaking, tunr the bottle upside down and roll in between your palms. - How long should I wear my nail polish?
3-5 days is the average life spa of nail polish, especially on the fingertips since we use our hands more often. - How often should I have a manicure, foot spa or a hand spa?
Weekly manicures and pedicures, cleaning only or with polish, is a good grooming habit.
This depends on the state of the skin on your hands and feet. IF you are trying to get rid of tough, rough skin, especially on your heels, every two (2) weeks would be advisable until your skin has softened and improved. A hand and foot spa once a month is good for your hands and feet as well as your well-being. Otherwise, have your manicurist use the Caronia Nourishing Cream to massage your hands or feet during your mani-pedi sessions.
- How do you pronounce Caronia?
Karow-nya NOT ka-ro-ni-ya.
