Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of a manicure?
The purpose of a manicure it to improve the appearance of your hands and nails.
What is a Pedicure?
Pedicuring entails the care of the feet, toes and toenails. Neglected toe nails and rough harsh heels distract from the loveliness of foot wear. Foot care not only improves personal appearance and hygiene but is also adds comfort to the feet as well as preventing fungus and bacteria which maybe contracted on feet and under toe nails.
Why is an Oil Manicure recommened in some cases?
An oil manicure is recommended for ridged, brittle nails and dry cuticles. It also improves the hands by leaving the skin soft and pliable. An oil manicure is the process by which the fingernails ar place in heated olive oil in an electric heater, after that following the procedure for a regular manicure.
Why do fingernails split?
Infections or injury to the tissue at the base of a fingernail may cause its surface to be rigid or split. Also inflammation of the finger joints connected with arthritis will also cause nail deformity.
Why are my nails brittle?
This condition is caused by external factors such as the chemicals in polish removers, soaps, detergents and cleaning agents. It is also a natural consequence of aging.
How are calluses and corns formed?
Callus is a result of continued friction or pressure in a particular area of the skin which forms tough, hard, self-protecting layers. Calluses are common on the soles of the feet, the palms of the hands and also among guitarist and string players on the tips of their fingers.
Corns are a form of callus that appears on or between the toes. They usually have a hard inner core that causes pain when pressed against underlying tissues by badly fitted shoe.
What is a fungus?
Funguses are plant like patristic growth found in the air, in water and in the soil. They comprise of a large family that includes mushrooms and are responsible for mildew and mold. Only a small number causes diseases. This condition is caused not by a worm but by a group of fungi that live on the body's dead skin cells in those areas that are warm and damp because of accumulated perspiration.
What is athlete's foot?
Athlete's foot is form of a ring worm. It usually attacks the skin between the toes and under the toenails. If not treated promptly, it can cause an itching rash on other parts of the body Athlete's foot causes the skin to itch, blister and crack and as a result leaves it vulnerable to more serious infections formed by other organisms.
* Act wisely and take care of your hands and feet today!
