Every person has their own sense of style… right?! The question is what’s yours?
When it comes to nails, there are so many colours, designs and treatment types and even I admit, it can sometimes be a bit overwhelming with the amount of choice there is. So, what do you pick? How do you know what’s right for you? Where do you even start?
Well…the first thing to think about is your salon.
What sort of environment do you want to be in? Is it, the busy hustle and bustle of a multi station nail bar or a more relaxed one to one situation, somewhere where you have the option to natter away or relax and let the silent moments drift you away. Whatever your decision is, it’s not wrong, its right for you and your needs as a client! Once you have established that, it’s all about the service! The exciting stuff starts to come in to play, the end results the multitude of colours and so much more.
So how do you pick a service that’s right for you?
Think about, the end result, what do you want to achieve by having your nails done? Is it just some relaxing time out and feeling pampered that entices you, are you looking for maintenance, is it time to add a bit of sparkle for an occasion, or maybe you are wanting to take more care of your nails and wanting to achieve something that will help them grow. There is always something for everyone in a nail salon.
No matter what nail treatment you have done, you should always come out feeling pampered but here is what I call “The List of 5 Nail Treats” to help you learn what treatment is right for you:
- If it’s time out and relaxation that’s needed, then why not try a stimulating Manicure or Pedicure, soak away the dead cells and massage in some good energy- and that’s just the tip of the iceberg with this treat.
- Maybe it’s a bit of maintenance that is required, the beauty of a good shape and file tidy up or rebalancing the previous polish service you have had done.
- It’s that time of year where party season is in or has someone invited you to their birthday celebration? Maybe you just love the idea of a pamper that includes a celebration of colour, and if that’s the case a gel polish could be your perfect option.
- But… then there is the world of BIAB - a strong overlay product that keeps nails healthy and gives them strength, perfect for helping your natural nails grow. They can be as simple or as creative as you like, you can keep them short or add a little extra length. That’s right - a perfect product for creating a small length nail extension.
- If length is something you always dreamed of but could never achieve, then PRO Nail Extensions are the perfect thing for you. This is like the lovechild of a gel manicure, acrylic extensions and press on nails in one! Applied to cover the whole nail (not just the tips, like some other nail services), they come in different shapes and lengths, and are more natural looking than other traditional extension products. This could be your winner.
So, once you work out your service it’s down to the best bit! Design and Colour…
Now, you could be someone who knows exactly what they want, or you may not have a clue… the best advice I can offer is think about the colours you are drawn too, the colours you wear most and If you get completely stuck, check out magazines, social media or places like Pinterest for some inspo.
Most nail techs will always offer advice regarding colour and designs, and if you have a good nail technician they should be able to throw some ideas out there based on their knowledge of you. You can also send pictures you found and saved.
In a nail salon like NAILED THAT! There is always a choice! Just ask if you get stuck, a nail technician is always happy to help!
