Every manicure is different, which makes figuring out where on your nail is most comfortable all the more important. You have a choice of looking for those back-lit patterns, or the delicate designs that require less wear and less pressure. There are several salons that offer both, and they can be more relaxing if you can head to an establishment with less pressure, which is what we like to call “second-hand-y.”
Unfortunately, the conditions of your treatment room can often determine if you have a safe manicure — particularly if the salon is temporary, indoor, wet, and dirty. In what we think is an odd twist of fate, many of the salons that make for the best DIY nail collections use these same conditions when it comes to their manicures — but there are some definite ways to protect your manicure no matter where it is done. Whether you’re sitting down in a humidity-filled, single-use chair or on a bench at the front of a humid boutique, make sure to keep these nails safe.
If Your Nail Stays Dry: On tiptoeing into the salon, you might not even notice. But dry nails feel incredible and should always be the first thing you check on when heading into a manicure shop. If your nails are dry, they won’t get any hotter than it already is. They should be at room temperature or below in order to protect your nail bed.
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If Your Nail Moisturizes In Car: The moisture in your palms should make your nails dryer than they already are. But your nails are meant to be dry — you don’t want them to be greasy because it can cause scarring and interfere with blood circulation.
If Your Nail Gets Wet: On dry nails, your nail bed should dry completely. It should only soak up water when you get it wet. Otherwise, they should dry on their own in a matter of minutes.
If Your Nail Gets Wet After You Get It Wet: Your nails should dry completely, or they’ll curl. Most manufacturers claim that the nail does this. Once the nail is dry and you get it wet again, the curls will start again. To make your nails more long and smooth (for a more natural manicure), try to make the nail slightly to the left of the line. This way, the nails are not satist right at the base of the line.
If Your Nail Gets Wet After You Remove It: If you remove your nail after getting it wet, keep your hands close to the sink or bath because the water will drain into the sink. It will act as a barrier and protect your nail bed.
If Your Nail Hides Just Enough: The right calluses can kill the bacteria and parasites that are living inside of your nails, and these that hide just enough can also be deemed dangerous to your fingers. For every skin fiber you get off a nail that’s a little longer than the line of the nail on the back of your hand, 20 skin fibers should come off. The thicker the calluses, the less little bits of dead skin that can be removed.
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