I just have to say the benefit for the Magadalene House was awesome! I met
some incredible artists and had a chance to be a part of something that really
matters. My friend Toya Haynes of Kid Electric put this event together and all I
have to say is WOW.
I appreciate that the gents wanted paraffin treatments!!! All the ladies know that we love our male counterparts to look and smell good! While having some ruggedness is attractive, don't smell rugged! I had some citrus salt scrub
followed with a gentleman's splash and moisturizing paraffin for the gents and
spiced orange for the ladies...
I would like to thank all the artists and the others for coming together and
making this such an amazing nite and caring enough for those that are out there
struggling as we speak. Thanks for the compliments and I hope to see y'all at
the Spa!!!
Love, hugs and God's blessings on YOUR journey!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Fingernail Disorders-Mold and Fungus
The most common nail disorders are mold and nail fungus. They are 2 different disorders and need different treatments.
1) Nail mold comes from trapped water under a nail enhancement (press on nail, lifted silk/linen or acrylic). This happens when the enhancement lifts but does not completely come off and the germs in the water don't die or cannot escape. There will be a greenish-brown discoloration on top of the nail.
The solution is an easy one! Remove the lifted product completely, wash in hot soapy water, soak in hydrogen peroxide until bubbling subsides and rub with a clean cotton ball soaked in peroxide for several minutes. Let dry and lightly buff the nail. This will remove some of the discoloration. It is a stain and will grow out with the nail. Some Techs apply bleach but I find this only dries out the nail and makes it brittle. Your choice... The stain will show through light colored polish. You may want to consider going in for an in between check-up if this is a frequent occurance. The nail tech should spray each nail with a disinfectant, allow to dry for several minutes, reseal with glue and shine up your polish.
2) Nail Fungus is also just as common but is more difficult to treat. It happens when a fungal spore lodges under the tip of the fingernail and enters the nail bed. This causes the nail to actually separate and lift from the nail bed. This is to be treated with care! It is highly recommended that you consult a dermatologist. Yeast is another issue that causes this. There are several over-the-counter products that I find most effective in treating mild cases.
Trim the nail down as low as you can to stop the moisture trapped under the nail from creating more fungal growth and any future moisture from being trapped. Soak in hydrogen peroxide for several minutes until bubbling subsides, dry with a clean paper towel. Apply antifungal solution and cover with a clean, dry bandage. Replace the bandage several times a day and especially if it gets wet.
Reclear can be found in Walgreens in the foot section of the store.
Varisi is a natural product that can be found online.
Send me questions! I will find the answers as best I can!
1) Nail mold comes from trapped water under a nail enhancement (press on nail, lifted silk/linen or acrylic). This happens when the enhancement lifts but does not completely come off and the germs in the water don't die or cannot escape. There will be a greenish-brown discoloration on top of the nail.
The solution is an easy one! Remove the lifted product completely, wash in hot soapy water, soak in hydrogen peroxide until bubbling subsides and rub with a clean cotton ball soaked in peroxide for several minutes. Let dry and lightly buff the nail. This will remove some of the discoloration. It is a stain and will grow out with the nail. Some Techs apply bleach but I find this only dries out the nail and makes it brittle. Your choice... The stain will show through light colored polish. You may want to consider going in for an in between check-up if this is a frequent occurance. The nail tech should spray each nail with a disinfectant, allow to dry for several minutes, reseal with glue and shine up your polish.
2) Nail Fungus is also just as common but is more difficult to treat. It happens when a fungal spore lodges under the tip of the fingernail and enters the nail bed. This causes the nail to actually separate and lift from the nail bed. This is to be treated with care! It is highly recommended that you consult a dermatologist. Yeast is another issue that causes this. There are several over-the-counter products that I find most effective in treating mild cases.
Trim the nail down as low as you can to stop the moisture trapped under the nail from creating more fungal growth and any future moisture from being trapped. Soak in hydrogen peroxide for several minutes until bubbling subsides, dry with a clean paper towel. Apply antifungal solution and cover with a clean, dry bandage. Replace the bandage several times a day and especially if it gets wet.
Reclear can be found in Walgreens in the foot section of the store.
Varisi is a natural product that can be found online.
Send me questions! I will find the answers as best I can!
Is the Salon you give your business to really clean???
The Importance of Sanitation!
Please be aware of the salon you are being serviced at and don't be afraid to ask questions! You are paying for a service and the answers should be to your satisfaction!
Ask how the pedicure baths are cleaned. They should be cleaned between each client by first being scrubbed out with a disinfecting cleaner. If it is a whirlpool tub, it should then be rinsed and filled with bleach or FDA approved disinfectant and hot water. This flushes out contaminants in the whirlpool system. Ask to see the type of germicide used.
Because of the recent increase in VRE and MRSA, you should have your own nail brush upon which you scrub under your fingernails and wash your hands for at least 15 seconds with an antibacterial soap prior to your service. VRE is an antibiotic resistant bacteria that is on doorknobs, shopping carts, menus, etc. Use a paper towel when opening doors, using phones, etc. It can only be detected by testing from your physician. There are no symptoms. Suggest to your Nail Stylist to have everyone do this prior to being serviced or consider finding one that will. Feel free to refer your Nail Stylist to my website. I would love to share my experience with others! We all can learn form each other.
I provide each of my clients with their own bag to reduce the chance of cross-contamination. All implements should be cleaned with a hospital grade disinfectant between each client.
If the client has a cold I recommend they cancel with at least a 24 hour notice or wear a mask and I also don't mind spraying Lysol. It is disrespectful to others and can make a negative impact on the salon.
Please be aware of the salon you are being serviced at and don't be afraid to ask questions! You are paying for a service and the answers should be to your satisfaction!
Ask how the pedicure baths are cleaned. They should be cleaned between each client by first being scrubbed out with a disinfecting cleaner. If it is a whirlpool tub, it should then be rinsed and filled with bleach or FDA approved disinfectant and hot water. This flushes out contaminants in the whirlpool system. Ask to see the type of germicide used.
Because of the recent increase in VRE and MRSA, you should have your own nail brush upon which you scrub under your fingernails and wash your hands for at least 15 seconds with an antibacterial soap prior to your service. VRE is an antibiotic resistant bacteria that is on doorknobs, shopping carts, menus, etc. Use a paper towel when opening doors, using phones, etc. It can only be detected by testing from your physician. There are no symptoms. Suggest to your Nail Stylist to have everyone do this prior to being serviced or consider finding one that will. Feel free to refer your Nail Stylist to my website. I would love to share my experience with others! We all can learn form each other.
I provide each of my clients with their own bag to reduce the chance of cross-contamination. All implements should be cleaned with a hospital grade disinfectant between each client.
If the client has a cold I recommend they cancel with at least a 24 hour notice or wear a mask and I also don't mind spraying Lysol. It is disrespectful to others and can make a negative impact on the salon.
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