What to Expect with a Hand Spa Treatment

Pampering Hand Treatment

Individuals can experience a specialized hand spa treatment at a local day spa in their neighborhood. If you have never visited a spa, then expect pampering from the staff. The skin on hands is frequently rough and dry. This is because our hands are used constantly for everything we do at work and at home. This means the skin on hands is exposed to dirt, sun and pollutants. One of the first things that other individuals notice about us is our hands. Day spas offer an assortment of luxurious therapies such as massages, pedicures and others. 

Warm Stone Treatment

While at a spa, you can also have a specialized hand treatment from an experienced aesthetician. As you walk into a spa, expect to be greeted by its staff. The aestheticians will have detailed printed information about their services. Staff will also be happy to answer questions, or make recommendations about a hand spa treatment. There are warm stone therapies combined with aromatic lotions that are massaged on the skin of the hands. Clients can choose organic fragrances with herbal, spice or floral essences. Small warmed stones are placed on both hands to allow heat to relax and soothe sore muscles and tendons.

Paraffin Hand Treatment

Individuals often have professional spa manicures, but neglect the skin of their hands. Another great hand treatment to expect at a spa is a hot wax therapy. This is a soothing antiaging moisturizing treatment. The aesthetician will prepare a container of warm fragrant paraffin. As your hands rest in the hand bath, the warmed paraffin will seep into the pores of the skin to release toxins. The wax adds moisture to the skin while reducing wrinkles caused by aging. This relaxing treatment helps to create more youthful skin texture while eliminating dryness.

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How to Maintain Soft Hands After Your Manicure

Manicures are not cheap, and it can be difficult to maintain your hands and keep them soft until your next manicure. Spending a lot of time working with your hands can exacerbate this problem. There are a few easy things you can do to keep your hands soft and smooth until your next manicure. These tips are also very budget-friendly.

* Wear Gloves in Winter: Cold weather can dry your skin out and make it rough to the touch. When you have to go outside during the cold winter months, always wear mittens or gloves to protect your hands from the harsh temperatures.

* Use Moisturizing Lotion: Use a high-quality moisturizing lotion on your hands before bed each night, and during the day when you need a burst of moisture on your skin. Choose one with natural ingredients and oils. Some lotions have chemicals in them that can actually dry out your skin, so research lotions before you buy.

* Use Olive Oil: A very thin layer of olive oil can help your hands stay soft and smooth. Simply apply the oil to your hands at bedtime. You don’t have to do this every night – once every three or four days will suffice. Let the oil soak into your hands for a few minutes and then rinse off. Olive oil will help you keep your soft hands until your next manicure.

* Maintain Your Nails: Your nails are as essential to soft hands as your skin is. Keep nails filed smooth and remove hangnails or overgrown cuticles. Use a cuticle oil or nail oil to keep your nails and cuticles in great shape.

Having beautiful hands doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming! Use these easy tips to maintain your manicure. You can have beautiful hands that you will never be ashamed of!

Fall’s 5 Most Trendiest Nail Colors

Nail trends change with the season just as fashion trends do. Below is a list of fall’s 5 most trendiest nail colors:

Reds and Orangey Reds

Classic scarlet nail polishes as well as orangey red nail polishes always seem to be in style for every season and occasion. Such bright red and orange colors tend to work best on shorter nails, though, so if you have longer nails, you might want to consider these colors for a pedicure instead. For manicure nails consider a deep burgundy like Essie in Carry On.

Taupe

Taupe nail polish is especially trendy this season. This color is great for any manicure because it looks well on any length of nails. Creamy coffee colors are perfect for the fall’s earth tones. OPI’s Get in the Expresso Lane nail polish is fabulous. Alternatively, Chanel le Verquis Nail Colour in Quartz offers you a lighter, shimmery taupe.

Ombre

Ombre nail polish is in this season. Ombre is a type of nail art in which the top and bottom halves of the nail are painted two different colors. Some suggested colors for the fall season are black bottoms tipped with green or black bottoms tipped with blue.

Greens and Blues

Green and blue nail polishes are predictably fashionable for this year’s fall season. Fall is a time of earthy colors, so green and blue nail polishes will complement the season nicely. Forest green goes especially well with fall’s earthy colors like Deborah Lippmann in Billionaire. If you don’t favor the usual deep blue polishes and dark green polishes of fall, though, consider a mermaid-like turquoise color like YSL La Laque in No. 43.

Nudes

Nude nail polishes follow the same rule as reds and orangey reds. They always seem to complement every season. China Glaze 77001 is a nude that offers a slight shimmer.

The Top 5 Manicure Myths

Treating yourself to a manicure is an easy and simple pleasure. However, some people may be held back by myths regarding getting this treatment in a salon or spa. Following are some common myths – and the truth behind them.

1. Filing nails aggressively is the best method of nail shaping. Nope. A professional knows how to file your nails properly so they don’t peel or break or become misshapen. If you really want to file at home between salon visits, go easy on your nails and use a 180 grit nail file.

2. Organic nail polish is necessary. The truth is, the term ‘organic’ is not regulated on beauty products. If you want to most natural nail polish, ask your manicurist for a water based nail polish instead.

3. A gel manicure and acrylics are the same. Not the same. While acrylics last longer and are less expensive in some places, gels tend to be easier to apply and better for your nail bed, leading to healthier nails.

4. Gels can be easily removed at home. Not quite, while gels can be removed at home, it’s time consuming and easy to mess up, having it removed at a salon will only take about fifteen minutes.

5. Cuticles should be cut back regularly. Not s good idea at all. This bit of skin is a barrier to bacteria and fungus, cutting them aggressively can increase your risk of infection, as well as make cuticles grow back thicker. Instead, soak them in warm water, then apply a bit of oil and gently push them back with a cuticle pusher, or for your safest bet, wait for your next salon visit and have a professional do it.

The Proof is in the Shellac

Next time you treat yourself to a manicure or pedicure, consider the newest trend in nail color application. A Shellac mani or pedi will last for two weeks or longer, depending on the speed of your nail growth. Shellac nail colors offer a beautiful, lasting shine that is virtually immune to chipping or peeling.

Your licensed nail technician will have been specially trained in the Shellac application process, which takes less time than traditional nail services. The drying time is nearly non-existent, since the Shellac is quickly cured under an ultraviolet lamp at stages throughout the process.

The technician will clean, buff, and shape the nail before applying a special base coat, which will be cured under the UV lamp for about ten seconds. Following this curing stage, two coats of Shellac nail color will be applied to the nails. After each coat of color is applied, the nails will again be cured under the UV lamp. A top coat will then be applied to keep your nails looking fresh, shiny, and beautiful for several weeks. A final curing session of two minutes ensures chip free nail color that will continue to look as though you just stepped out of the nail salon for the duration of the time you wear the Shellac. A quick swipe of alcohol on a soft cloth completes the process.

Shellac is an especially good choice for people who enjoy wearing nail art. You and your nail technician can get as creative as you like, layering color and creating a unique and attractive nail design that will outlast airbrushing and traditional nail polish applications. Unlike regular nail polish, Shellac colors do not fade, chip, or wear off. The special curing process ensures that your nail design will remain intact and beautiful until you have it removed.

Maintaining your Shellac manicure or pedicure is effortless. It is helpful to protect hands from harsh chemicals and avoid acetone nail polish remover, and you should never pick at the Shellac as the nail grows.

Removal of the Shellac is simple and easy. After about two weeks, you may begin to see new nail growth at the base of the nail. This is a good indicator that it is time to have the Shellac removed. To remove the nail color, the technician will buff your nails and soak them in a solution designed to aid in the quick removal of the nail color. There is no need for “fills” and other maintenance associated with long wearing nail applications. Instead, after the Shellac is removed, you can select another color and/or design and begin the process again.

Benefits of a Manicure

Many women visit spas to get manicures. Getting a manicure is not only a treatment that is designed to leave your hands and nails looking both healthy and beautiful, it can also be a relaxing experience. There are many hidden benefits of getting a manicure. Here are some of the benefits of getting a manicure:

- Manicures are a great way to pamper yourself and treat yourself when you feel the need to indulge yourself.

- Getting a manicure is a great way to make your nails an accessory. The use of a trendy new shades of nail polish can be a great accessory to your outfits.

- Manicures can be a stress reducer. Allowing yourself to relax when you get your nails pampered is a great way to unwind after a long day.

- Regular manicures are a great way to keep your hands both clean and healthy.

- Manicures have the ability to hydrate and exfoliate the skin on the hands and surrounding your nails.

- Manicures are a relatively inexpensive service that can be done in almost every spa.

If you are interested in getting a manicure, contact Space Coast Massage & Spa at 321-729-9000 to schedule an appointment.

Nail Biting

Many people today want to put their best foot forward when they leave their homes.  People are spending a lot of time and money on their appearance.  More and more people are visiting spas and even doctors’ offices in order to improve the way they look.

One thing that many people do to keep their appearance neat is to keep their hands looking beautiful.   However, some people have the bad habit of biting their nails.  Doing this can leave your nails looking unhealthy and damaged.  Nail biting leaves the nails looking short and uneven.  There is no magic cure that will make you stop biting your nails but there are some things that can help.  First, some people apply disgusting tasting cream to their nails.  This nail biting cream tastes so bitter that you will not want to bite your nails.  Other people say that getting hypnotized helped them to stop biting their nails.  Finally, getting a regular manicure can help you to stop biting your nails.  Keeping your nails painted with a pretty color can remind you not to bite them.

If you are interested in getting a manicure, contact Space Coast Massage & Spa at 321-729-9000 to schedule an appointment.

Nail Care Tips

Our nails can be a visual appealing part of our bodies. Nails that are strong and healthy look beautiful. Many people, however, have weak, brittle nails that leave them ashamed of their nails. There are some simple things that you can do to improve the health of your nails.

1. It is important to keep both your nails and hands moisturized. This is an easy way to ensure that the nails remain healthy and flexible. Moisturizing lotion should be applied to the hands every day.

2. Keep your nails short. Trying to grow weak nails can lead to splits and more damage. Keep your nails trimmed short to keep them healthy.

3. Be sure to take your vitamins. Vitamins and minerals are essential to healthy nails.

4. The nails become weaker when they are wet. Be sure to dry your nails completely after having them submerged in water. Also, be sure to sure to wear rubber gloves if you are cleaning or doing dishes.

5. Learn how to use your nails tools. If you do not use them properly, you can damage your nails.

If you are interested in getting a manicure, contact Space Coast Massage & Spa at 321-729-9000 to schedule an appointment.

Getting Acrylic Nails

Acrylic nails are very popular.  For those who cannot get their natural nails to grow, acrylic nails can give you the appearance of long, beautiful nails.  Since the maintenance on acrylic nails is not very involved or expensive, they are a great way to enhance your hands.

Nail Art

Getting a manicure is a really great way to pamper your hands and spend some time relaxing.  It is also a great way to get both your hands and nails looking clean and beautiful.  In addition to getting your nails painted the color of your choice, nail art is a great way to draw attention to freshly manicured nails.

Nail art is a great way to express yourself.  There are many different nail designs that can be applied to the nails in almost any color imaginable.  Nail art can be as simple as a traditional French manicure or as intricate as different colored Chinese lettering.  Many nail salons and spas will have sample pictures of designs that are popular among their customers.  First you should decide what color you are going to have your nails painted.  Then you can choose a design color that will match with your polish color.  Next choose a design that suits your mood.  Many people will opt for designs that fit the season such as snowflakes in the winter or flowers in the spring.  The most important thing is to be creative and have fun with your nail designs.

If you are interested in getting nail art, contact Space Coast Massage and Spa 321-729-9000 to schedule an appointment.