A fresh manicure feels lovely on day one. By day five, you’ve opened parcels, washed dishes and probably caught a nail on a sleeve at least once. How your manicure fits into those ordinary moments matters just as much as how it looks when you leave the studio.
These simple habits are especially useful if you wear gel polish or a gel overlay. And if the same nail keeps catching in the same place, that’s something worth telling your nail technician at your next visit.
Put cuticle oil somewhere you’ll remember it
A bottle beside your hand cream or on your bedside table is easier to remember than one tucked into a drawer. Massage a little around each nail when you’re winding down in the evening. During a dry Winnipeg winter, keeping hand cream near the sink also makes it easier to use after washing your hands.
Pay attention to the chores that catch your nails
Use scissors for parcel tape and wear gloves for dishes or cleaning when your hands will be in water for a while. If your nails regularly catch when you pull on gloves, type or work with your hands, mention the specific task at your appointment. A small change in length or shape can make your next manicure easier to wear.
If a gel edge lifts, get in touch before picking at it
A lifted corner is easy to notice and hard to leave alone. If it starts snagging, send us a clear photo and tell us when you first noticed it. We can help you figure out whether to book a repair, removal or your next appointment.
If you’re coming in with gel polish, an overlay or extensions still on, mention it when you book. That helps us set aside time for removal if you need it.
Planning your first manicure in Transcona?
Tell Oksana what you want your nails to feel like in everyday life. Maybe you type all day and like a short, rounded shape. Maybe you want to keep your natural length but would like a little more structure. If you’re deciding between gel polish and a gel overlay, sharing what’s already on your nails and how you use your hands gives us a good place to start.
You’ll find Hello Honey Nail Studio inside Root 37 Hair Design at 225 Regent Ave West in Transcona, Winnipeg.
Book a manicure with Oksana at Hello Honey
Compare gel polish manicure and gel overlay, or contact the studio if you are unsure which appointment to choose.