Nail trends for Christmas 2014

Brighten up the dark days of winter with glittery manicures.  The festive polishes for this season are metallics and luxury gold flakes.  There are also confetti varnishes in differing shapes, and great Art Deco shades to enjoy!
To book your festive manicure, please phone well in advance to make your appointment to avoid disappointment.  Have a happy festive season!

Gel nail polish

What is your favourite brand of gel nail polish?  There are such a great range of quality products from Cuccio, OPI to Gelish and a host of other fabulous name brands.
What is your favourite colour and finish?  Gelish polish is designed to last longer and does not chip.  Enjoy your pamper time and showing off your great manicure.
Please call Catherine well in advance to make your appointment. 

Are your nail products toxic?

Sadly some nail polishes that are widely available don't have a warning label as to the health risks!

A very high percentage of cosmetics that contain one or more of the ingredients listed below are linked with health and environmental concerns such as asthma, cancer, reproductive disorders and severe allergies.

Does your nail polish contain these toxic ingredients?

Dibutyl phthalate is a solvent used for dyes. The European Union have classified this as being suspicious, as it can cause endocrine disruption. This means it would have toxic effects on reproduction. It is only classified as suspicious, but not banned, so please be careful. This has also been associated with liver and kidney failure in young children. You are not doing your little ones a favour in painting their fingers and toes.

Formaldehyde is common in nail hardeners. In nail polish, tosylamide/formaldehyde resin is used.  Cancer research has classified formaldehyde as a human carcinogen, which is toxic to our bodies!

Toluene is a skin irritant which can cause dermatitis. This substance is a toxic hazard in human milk, and inhalation of these vapours can have detrimental effects on the central nervous system.  This could also cause drowsiness, headaches, nasal irritation and aggravation to the throat and respiratory tract.

There are completely "natural" products available. Check with your nail technician, and if you have concerns I would advise purchasing your own nail varnish and take it with you when you visit a salon.

Ridges on nails

Ridged nails running vertically down the length of the nail can be caused due to ageing, trauma, or internal health problems. As you get older you might notice vertical ridges on your fingernails this is nothing to be concerned about.  It can often occur together with brittle nails.  In some cases there are underlying medical problems which you should seek professional advice for. 

Trendy Nails

Spring is here and the latest nail trends are varied.  The looks range from light and innocent, to dark and dangerously chic this season. There are pretty swan white polishes, barely-there French manicures.  Two-tone manicures also add perfect pop and sparkle to a special event.  Book your appointment and feel pampered!

Golden Nails

Skyfall's new colours by OPI are great - here is golden eye.  This creation was for a golden girl who is graduating this week.  Gold glitter varnish with black tips sealed in with gelish finish.  Book your appointment now for a golden touch!

Nails - Make your appointment

We increasingly find that clients phone us hoping to get a last minute appointment. Sadly, we are often fully booked and only on rare occasions are able to accomodate last minute bookings.
Please book you appointment in advance to avoid disappointment!
We are qualified and professional manicurists and nail technicians and look forward to being of service to you.
Call Catherine now to book your appointment on 07816189906.