Do you have dry rough hands? Do you tend to chew your nails or the skin around them? Do your nails split, flake or break? Are your nails weak from years of artificial extensions?

There’s no sugar coating it with continued neglect these things will just get worse and this can lead to your skin becoming split which in turn leaves you open to infection, chewing your nails or the skin around them can lead to permanent damage of the nail bed or painful whitlows/felons, excessive exposure to cleaning agents can lead to very dry flaky nails and hangnails and that’s all before we even mention fungal nail infections. 

Getting regular manicures can help reverse years of damage and neglect, even just the process of getting your nails done can deter you from nibbling both the nails and the skin.

But also it’s worth pointing out that a manicure isn’t just for the ladies, men benefit just as much for all the same reasons but don’t worry you don’t have to have coloured nails, well unless you want them that is.

Here at {Re:You} Beauty Salon near Leicester we have specially selected products that offer Cruelty Free, Vegan Friendly and Environmentally conscious solutions to all your skin care and beauty needs and as such are proud to use Artistic Colour Gloss Gel Polish, Artistic Colour Revolution and SpaRitual Nail Lacquers for all our manicures and nail treatments alongside our Spa Find skin care. Our Artistic and SpaRitual polishes and products as well as being Vegan Friendly and Cruelty Free are also Free from DBP, Formaldehyde and Toluene and offer superior wear with no damage to the nails.

What is a manicure?

In simple terms it is a process that maintains and improves the condition of the nails and hands. This can include nail trimming, filing, cuticle care, soaking, exfoliating, moisturising and massage to name a few. 

So, what are the benefits of having a manicure or nail treatment?

Aside from giving a well-groomed appearance a manicure maintains smooth nail edges which help to prevent accidental snagging that can lead to damage. 

It frees the nail from the cuticle and wall to prevent hangnails whilst also preventing unsightly, hard and overgrown cuticles. Regular hand and nail care will help to prevent infections and minor nail damage such as splits, tears, fragile tips flaking etc. and provide the nourishment needed to strengthen the nails and generally improve the condition of dry brittle nails as well as the hands. Finally, a regular manicure will help to improve the circulation in the hands. This will help with not only skin condition but the condition of the nails as well as their growth, stiff joints may feel looser and a general feeling of relaxation is normally a happy bonus!