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April 2008
Welcome to the Island Girl Nails Newsletter! |
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Meet Our Island Girls:
Vicki Thompson
Licensed Nail Technician
Sarah Thompson
Licensed Nail Technician
Michelle Depew
Licensed Nail Technician & Esthetician
More about the girls 
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Ask the Expert
Got a question? We're here! Email us and we'll answer it here, or just read below, someone else may have already asked us!
Lisa in Freeland:
Q. Why do I have white, flakey spots on my toe nails?
Vicki:
A. We tend to keep polish on our toes for months and months with no break. Over time, the chemicals in the polish can dry out your nails, and make them flakey. The flakey bits will peel off and make your nails thin and weak. We recommend leaving polish off your nails for at least two months, and giving them a daily dose of cuticle oil. This is true for both toe nails and finger nails.
Lidia in Clinton:
Q. I love the look of acrylics, but I have heard it will ruin my nails. Is that true?
Sarah:
A. That is absolutely false. The acrylic product is not what damages the nails, it is the process that can be damaging. The use of an electric file on the natural nail can thin the nails un-necessarily, and may nick the cuticles. Ripping old acrylic off the nails will remove layers of the nail plate, causing the nails to weaken. We use hand files on our acrylic services, which is safer than electric files. If we need to remove acrylic we soak it off in acetone. I have clients that have worn acrylic for years with no damage, as long as the process is done safely.
Jean in Freeland:
Q. How many days before my vacation should I have my legs waxed?
Michelle:
A. To get the best results from waxing, you should start two months before your trip. I recommend you have your legs or any body part for that matter, waxed eight weeks before you leave, then at four weeks before your trip, and once right before you go. It takes a couple of growth cycles to get all of the hair removed. It also gives you a chance to see how your skin will react to the waxing process.
Got any queries? Ask the Expert
Vicki and Sarah took a
3D look at nails in Vancouver
What to Look For in a Quality Nail Salon
We know sometimes you have to go somewhere else to get your nails done, and wanted to let our clients know how to choose a safe salon. Here are some things you should look for:
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Client of the Month
We want to honor this month's Client of the Month, Connie Streifling
 I started coming to Island Girl Nails shortly after it opened. I was so happy to have a first rate nail salon on the island that I could get Saturday day appointments. From the time Sarah joined the team, she’s been my primary person. To treat yourself and live a little, be sure and try Sarah’s nail art. If you want to see it on real toes and fingers, ask to see her pictures. We are so lucky to have a salon that not only does a great job, but keeps up on the latest in nail techniques, to provide the best care for your hands and feet. |
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What to Look For Continued:
Licenses - every state requires manicurists, estheticians, and hair stylists to be licensed. These licenses need to be prominently displayed in the salon, in some states you also need to have your picture on the license.
Sanitation - All implements, tools, files, etc, that touch your skin have to be cleaned and disinfected between clients. Most disinfectants are liquid, and take at least 10 minutes to disinfect. Just dumping the implements in a glass of disinfectant on the table isn't enough either, they have to be scrubbed with soap and water first. Emry boards can not be disinfected and can not be reused.
Whirlpool Foot Spas - These can be difficult to properly disinfect. Simply wiping the bowl out between clients isn't enough. Depending on the type of chair, there may be parts that need to be removed and disinfected between clients, or they may have to run a disinfectant solution through the whole thing.
Price - Quality salons will charge more for their services. It takes expensive products to properly clean and disinfect, and disinfecting time between clients with empty chairs means less clients per day. Ask how long the service will take as well, this may give you an idea of the quality. Cheap and fast is not always good!
Calluses and Cuticles - In most states it is illegal to cut callus on your feet. It is unsafe, and you could get seriously injured or pick up a nasty infection. Do not let anyone take any blade-looking implement to your feet. The same is true for cuticles, we can not cut anything that may be living skin.
Most salons are safe, you just need to look and use common sense before you sit down. Watch what they do, where the implements came from, what products they are using, ask questions, and be prepared to be assertive. Do not hesitate to say what you want, ask for clean or new implements/files, ask how things are done, and worse case, get up and walk out.
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