Entries from October 2007 ↓

This term was recently coined at our salon by a few of our clients. Perhaps we should put that term in our brochure too … and charge a bit extra … ?

In all seriousness, nails conditions such as serious infection, fungus, tinea etc should be treated prior to arranging to get your care done at nail salons, by seeing your doctor or dermatologist. They are the qualified medical professionals who can give proper advice on treatments if you have a medical condition.

We are beauty professionals and are also trained in bacteriology, but not to the extent to be able to treat such condition. We are required and very willingly give you proper advice though and must refuse to provide nail care services when appropriate. It is all about industry and client service ethic.

At Manhattan Nails, we really strive to do more than just care for your beauty but also your longer term health as well. Specifically, your hands and feet!

There are an incredible many generous women in Mosman who support Pink Ribbon events and Breast Cancer Awareness month this year … and every other years. It is great to see we women supporting each other.

A big thank you to all those who had purchased the merchandise from us. We are ordering more to sell until the end of October. Whatever amount we can sell, Manhattan Nails will donate the same amount to the Cancer Council Pink Ribbon Day fund.

Our nail technician has given you a great set of nail enhancements and you’re set to come in for an appointment in a couple of weeks. Is that all there is to it? Not quite. The following are some key pointers
to help you care for your nails at home.

• Let your nail tech do her job. If you break a nail or if a nail begins to lift, schedule a repair appointment. Do not attempt to fix the nail yourself. Improperly gluing down a loose nail can cause moisture to become trapped between the nail and the enhancementand possibly cause an infection. Do not bandage a broken nail as bandages may also trap moisture. Do not take down the length of your enhancements as this will throw off the balance of the nail and may make the nail look bulky. 
• Treat your nails like jewels. Protect your investment by wearing gloves when gardening or exposing hands to water for extended periods of time. Do not put upward pressure on your nail tips, use a can opener to pop tops. Do not use your nails like a tool.
• Add some extras. We may suggest that you apply top coat every other day (or more often depending on your exposure to the sun) to prevent chipping or yellowing. Cuticle oil is also a daily necessity as it keeps cuticles supple and the acrylic product moisturised and flexible. You can also use off the shelf moiturisure cream.
• Listen to your nail tech. Can’t decide what length and type of enhancement you’d like? Your nail technician will be more than happy to make a suggestion. For example, if you’re hard on your nails
  because you work on a computer or do heavy work, shorter nails may be your best option.
• Call in sick. If you have a contagious skin or nail condition, wait until it clears before visiting the salon again. If symptoms persist, make an appointment with a dermatologist, a medical doctor and/or your local podiatrist.
• Be aware of what you have. Very few clients will develop allergic reactions to an ingredient in some nail products. Allergic reactions are characterised by redness, itching, and swelling of the skin around the nails, or irritation around the eyes and mouth. If you develop any of these symptoms, call us. We will help you determine which ingredients you’re having a reaction to and will take steps to avoid them. If necessary, we can refer you to a dermatologist. Do not ignore a condition that develops around the nail. Always let us know when possible.
• Don’t take them off. If you decide you no longer want to wear nail enhancements, do not take them off yourself. Picking and pulling the nails off will damage your natural nail, rip layers from your nail plate, and make regrowth a long, painful process. We can safely and painlessly help you remove your nail enhancements.

Wow, it was highly unexpected and a very pleasant surprise! Manhattan Nails was awarded the Winner of the local paper “The Mosman Daily” Readers Choice Award this year.

It is an honour and we thank you all our loyal clients who voted for us and continued to support us over the years.

Click here to see the full list of all the Winners this year.