Pedicure

Nail polish is a lacquer. People use it by putting it on their fingernails or toenails as a form of decoration. Nail polish keeps being changed and revamped as we discover better chemicals to use to make it and find safe substances to use in it. It is mostly worn as a decorative and beautiful item but some nail polishes claim to help enhance nail strength, protect nails and help them grow as well. It comes in many different forms such as base coats, top coats, and acrylic nails. The most well known beginning of nail polish was in 3200 B.C. in Babylonia. Tombs were found where men had “nail polish” on their nails but that was only made of kohl. It started getting developed even more around 3000 B.C. in Egypt and China. The Chinese made…

Is It Safe To Go To A Pedicure Spa? For the Science Fair, my question will be, “Is it safe to go to pedicure spas?”. To answer my question, I will test the bacteria levels at pedicure stations in local salons. I will get permission from the salons where I plan to obtain the samples and identify them only as anonymous sources. I will go to local business establishments and collect samples from the pedicure stations using materials such as petri dishes, sterilized swabs and other research…

Question: How much bacteria will be found in each pedicure spa? Hypothesis: If I swab multiple pedicure spas using a test kit, streak plating, and colony morphology, then I will find the presence of bacteria is unsafe because cleaning practices are not followed properly. Procedures Determine the five pedicure spas in which you will obtain samples from Give each pedicure spa an anonymous name (Ex: Spa A, Spa B, Spa C) Type up an approval letter stating what you will be doing and what it is for…

Hammer & Nails Are you a male and you need a pedicure but you are too ashamed to go to a nail salon? Don’t worry about that! Michael Elliot has something to offer. Michael Elliot wants to provide a future for men to not feel ashamed about nice pedicure. Michael Elliot stated, “A friend of mine thought I really needed a pedicure, but she didn’t know how to tell me. So she surprised me one day and took me to a salon packed with women.” (Daley pg. 113). Michael Elliot had an experience at a nail…

Going to a new nail salon for the first time can be nerve racking. Not knowing whether or not someone knows how to do their job correctly and efficiently is normal. There are some people who have never had a pedicure before. A pedicure is like a mini vacation for your feet; bring relaxation to your entire body. The first thing that a pedicurist does is prepare their station for the customer. They begin by running water in the pedicure tub and adding a soap to the water. There are many different…

micro organism, fungus and even blood-borne illnesses — not things you need to be exposed to while reading about Kim and Kanye’s new toddler inside the pedicure chair. To help you choose better, safer nail offerings, we asked for tips from Audra Senkus, co-proprietor of Haven Soho Spa in big apple, one of the city’s most luxe locations for nail and spa services. Here’s how to inform if your nail salon or spa is smooth, professional and worthy of your patronage. Your nail tech asks questions.…

Whenever you feel like you’ve been taking care of everyone and everything around you more than yourself a good little downtime to focus on yourself can be crucial. A trip to the nail salon can provide many benefits. Your feet have the tendency to build up dead skin; making them feel rough and dry. If your feet like so and your nails feel dry as well, you might need a manicure and pedicure. Follow my quick and easy instructions and you’ll feel relaxed, refreshed, and more in touch with your…

My observation was taking place at a nail salon. As I entered the door I the employee closest to the door greeted me. I experienced the same thing I experience every time I walk into a nail shop. Everything is quiet you hear either low calming music in the background or you hear the TV playing typical girl drama series. As I walked in everyone stopped, turned around and looked at me. This is no surprise; this is the same experience every time. Every girl who has walked into a nail salon will…

This alternative is better than paying a higher price for a ‘professional’ pedicure service. Nail Polish Removal - Instead of removing nail polish with only a single cotton ball, use toe separators so this duty can become easier. After removing the nail polish, soak your feet in warm water mixed with epsom salt and then lotion and scrub them thoroughly until all dead skin cells are gone. Hardcore Sports - Most of us have played some type of foot related sport in our life and these hardcore…

If you find something like a small rock, piece of glass, or thorn, gently remove it with a pair of sterilized tweezers. Pedicure: Did you know that your dog needs a pedicure, too? Your dog’s nails should nearly touch the ground, but should not drag on the floor when walking. To keep your dog’s nails healthy, ask your pet dermatologist about the right way to care for your dog’s nails. Mind The Weather: During the summer months, avoid painful burns to your dog’s bare paws by keeping off of hot…