Questions and Answers: Hand and feet Nail
Q. Weak Nails?
A. Try using a nail strengthener like will help strengthen and keep nails healthy. We carry Nail Envy by O.P.I. and The NailTek program. Also, weekly manicures are a great help.
Q. How can I prevent peeling, breaking, and splitting?
A. Exposure to water is most often the culprit here- surprisingly, the more you soak, the drier the nail becomes, weakening over time. Detergents in soaps, household cleansers, and some nail polish removers can also have adverse effects. Prevent further damage by wearing gloves during chores. After hand-washing, apply a rich moisturizer to nails to replace the natural oils that water washes away. Using a polish or a cuticle oil (such as Avoplex by OPI) will provide a protective shield.
Q. What's the best way to manicure my nails?
A. File in one direction only- sawing back and forth can cause splitting. Nails are strongest when you shape them into an oval. The pointier you make them, the likelier they are to break.
Q. What do those tiny white marks mean?
A. It's a myth that these flecks indicate a vitamin deficiency. More likely, they're the result of a minor injury and will disappear as the nail grows. But watch out for dark marks. If you recently hurt your hand (say in a car door), don't worry. But if not, and you see a black, brown, or purple band on your nail, it could be a sign of skin cancer. See a doctor right away.
Q. Athlete's feet?
A. Only treated by a physician.
Q. How often do I need a manicure?
A. I recommend a weekly manicure.
Q. What does paraffin do for your skin and nails?
A. Paraffin has intensive moisture therapy that nourishes skin and cuticles. The penetrating heat increases circulation, soothes aching joints and relaxes stiff muscles.
Q. Do you recommend gel or acrylic nails?
A. We only do gel nails because the protein helps your nails, they look more natural and the process is odorless.
Q. What products do you use?
A. O.P.I., Essie, Creative, and Cuccio.
Q. Is the staff certified?
A. All Christiaan staff are Rhode Island licensed and certified.
A. Try using a nail strengthener like will help strengthen and keep nails healthy. We carry Nail Envy by O.P.I. and The NailTek program. Also, weekly manicures are a great help.
Q. How can I prevent peeling, breaking, and splitting?
A. Exposure to water is most often the culprit here- surprisingly, the more you soak, the drier the nail becomes, weakening over time. Detergents in soaps, household cleansers, and some nail polish removers can also have adverse effects. Prevent further damage by wearing gloves during chores. After hand-washing, apply a rich moisturizer to nails to replace the natural oils that water washes away. Using a polish or a cuticle oil (such as Avoplex by OPI) will provide a protective shield.
Q. What's the best way to manicure my nails?
A. File in one direction only- sawing back and forth can cause splitting. Nails are strongest when you shape them into an oval. The pointier you make them, the likelier they are to break.
Q. What do those tiny white marks mean?
A. It's a myth that these flecks indicate a vitamin deficiency. More likely, they're the result of a minor injury and will disappear as the nail grows. But watch out for dark marks. If you recently hurt your hand (say in a car door), don't worry. But if not, and you see a black, brown, or purple band on your nail, it could be a sign of skin cancer. See a doctor right away.
Q. Athlete's feet?
A. Only treated by a physician.
Q. How often do I need a manicure?
A. I recommend a weekly manicure.
Q. What does paraffin do for your skin and nails?
A. Paraffin has intensive moisture therapy that nourishes skin and cuticles. The penetrating heat increases circulation, soothes aching joints and relaxes stiff muscles.
Q. Do you recommend gel or acrylic nails?
A. We only do gel nails because the protein helps your nails, they look more natural and the process is odorless.
Q. What products do you use?
A. O.P.I., Essie, Creative, and Cuccio.
Q. Is the staff certified?
A. All Christiaan staff are Rhode Island licensed and certified.
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