Best Non Toxic Nail Salon in Houston

Nails are part of the body’s arsenal of health, power, and beauty tools, but that doesn’t mean they’re without flaws. No matter how beautiful they may appear, the delicate claws of your fingers may also cause a lot of pain, irritation, and damage. Since it seems like it takes a while to try and neglect them, keep these handy tips in mind when it comes to taking care of your manes.

“Don’t always reach for polish.” Not only can flashy polishes be harsh, but cheap mani-pedis can be just as bad. When in doubt, the least destructive way to treat your mani is to leave them in the store until they’re in the store. You can’t underestimate the value of holding on to your mani for a little while, and you’ll be surprised at how much your feet will thank you for it.

“One coat works. Two-wet-and-dry will ruin your mani.” The two-wet-and-dry method usually works best in the salon, but for the average home beautician, you’ll want to leave off your polish for one or two at-home treatments before you start to soak. The longer you do the two-wet-and-dry method, the worse the nails will look.

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“The orange at the tip is nothing to worry about.” I promise, it’s not that bad. My manicurist friends tell me about tiny dots on the tip of my nails that aren’t visible, so when I have a hard time finding something to show off to my friends, I remind them I know what’s up. It’s because nail art can cause orange streaks to build up over time, but they do not look too bad.

“Cover them with gel before the bottom coat.” I got hooked on gel nails when I was traveling and needed good, thick nails that wouldn’t show easily. Unfortunately, I have some guyi-pedis to take care of, and I was often unable to put on my gel, so I forgot about them. Thankfully, these methods can be applied while you’re at the salon or at home. A top coat applied beforehand can help protect the nail from the negative effects of the polish drying out.

“It can take a full week for your nails to fully heal.” This is the worst. I knew it was going to take a long time to get a white car, but I didn’t expect to take another full week to properly heal my mani-pedi bruises.

“Don’t go bald.” By the looks of it, I’m not going to live long enough to have my mani bald. I’m going to chip my nail onto my phone.

“I used to say mani-pedis were a waste of time, but now I like them! They help get rid of cellulite!” My daughter’s natural moisturized hands have shrunk several inches since she stopped getting her nails done, and this is definitely a good thing. Long-term mani-pedis will always look better than no mani at all, and cellulite is what mani-pedis tend to target.

“Do not run your hands through them.” This can cause a lot of breakage, which is one reason why you need to keep the treatment as short as possible.

“No nail polish after 10 p.m.” Yes, this seems simple, but for the majority of the day, I don’t have the strength to wash down my mani-pedi. Try to keep them out of your husband’s house too, and don’t forget to wash them after showering!

“Buy a hard-surface countertop.” My old lady friends say this to me every week, and I always think to myself, “No, really? Do you think all of your handiwork is worth breaking your white dinnerware?”