Month: July 2018

(Images are not my own)

During my many years of experience at doing manicures and pedicures, I have come across several different nail issues. From chipping, to breaking to weak nails to how to make them grow, you name it.

Recently I was testing out a product on several different women, whom I have never met. They were to receive pedicures while using the product. While removing old polish, I noticed 9 out of 10 of the women all had very dry, white spotting toes nails. I couldn’t understand why so many of them were dealing with this issue. My clients all have very nourished nails so to see so many toes that did not was alarming. I ruled out certain issues because it was a common thread with practically all of them. The one thing I did not rule out was the polish being on their nails longer than they should and maybe the polishes were being diluted with acetone which can really dry out the nails. Now, Im not saying that this was the exact issue, but from seeing toe nails for years, I have a pretty good eye in knowing what it could be.

If this is the case, let’s go over some things you can do to avoid this from happening to you.

It starts with your nail tech/manicurist. She should be a licensed professional that cares about your nails and their treatment. She should also recommend that you don’t keep your nail polish on for more than 3 weeks. Nail polish removal is important. So after 2-3 weeks remove the polish to see what your nails are doing. A white base coat or ridge filler should be use before applying colored polish. This will aid in allowing the polish to not stain your nails. You can also buff the nail lightly and the white spots may disappear. Afterwards, make sure the nail is hydrated with a cuticle oil or vitamin E

Another way to help in the health of your toe nails, is, bring your own nail polish. Old polish or diluted polish that is left on the nails for a period of time will possibly dry your nails out. You want to be sure that the polish being applied is at its maximum performance.

Again, this may or may not be your issue. This is what I see with the naked eye that could be the cause of your dry nails. You may require to seek medical attention if you’re not sure what the problem is.

Your next nail appointment, should be a breeze now that you know what to look for and what to do. If you’re in the New York area, you can always come see me :).

So here’s the deal. Manicures are one of the best things to make anyone feel better. I would see my clients automatically relax and sink into their chair and just take a breather. I realized that the once beauty service that was considered a luxury, has now become a necessity. Not only because it makes our nails pretty , but because it allows us to relax from our everyday hustle and bustle. So I decided to make that necessity available to those that need it the most.

Working 40 plus hours a week plus family time, sometimes allows no time for some of the things we want to do, like manicures. I launched Pipbuzzz to Go for that very reason.

Pipbuzzz to Go sets up in your office, in a conference room or designated space. It’s a nail salon at your service. We set up a day on a recurring basis or for a wellness day to boost team morale. Your office will have their own private link to book appointments and get email confirmations. We show up and provide manicures on the go. Within 20-25 minutes you are out the door and back to your desk. It’s that fast and efficient. Our licensed and professional staff will make sure your manicure is groomed to perfection.

Visit our website Pipbuzzz to Go and get all the info. Contact us at hello@pipbuzzztogo.com.

If you sign up your office, your manicures are complimentary.