Indulge Yourself Esthetics

Hello everyone, There has been some difficulties with messenger. I don't receive any notifications that I have a message from anyone. Please call or text 250-983-5276 to make an appointment or message myself directly on facebook Rachel Whalen ❤️

Spring is here and slots are booking up quicker. Available appointments this week are
Tuesday 14th 5pm or 630pm
Thursday 16th 5pm or 7pm
Friday 17th 4pm, 5pm, 6pm
Sunday 19th 11am, 1pm, 3pm

Quick Brow makeup application you can do at home!
Before and after using a Volumizing brow tint gel 😍
features long-lasting color and microscopic fibers that cling to hairs to give all brows — thin, sparse, faded, overtweezed or flat — a visible boost!

April Specials for Makeup ❤️

Appointments available this week!
Monday 2nd
4pm
6pm
Saturday 7th
1pm
330pm
530pm

Tip Tuesday
Onychoschizia (splitting/peeling or brittle nails)

Horizontal splitting or peeling of the nail plate, most commonly at the free-edge tip. It is a common condition, often caused by repeated wetting/drying, trauma, or chemical exposure (detergents, nail polish), and is more prevalent in women and with aging.

Causes
- Frequent handwashing, cleaning with detergents, cold/dry weather
-Trauma: Using nails as tools, or nail-biting.
-Medical Causes (Rare): Iron deficiency anemia, thyroid disease, or psoriasis.

Treatment and Management
-Moisture Management: Apply thick, intensive moisturizing lotions or oils to nails, especially after washing hands.
-Protection: Wear cotton-lined rubber gloves when cleaning or doing dishes.
-Nail Care: Keep nails cut short to reduce trauma, avoid harsh chemicals/polish removers, and use nail hardeners.
-Nutrition: In some cases, biotin supplements may be recommended.

❤️February Specials❤️

Tip Tuesday Calluses

🦶Symptoms of Calluses🦶
Thick, rough skin: A distinct, hardened area of skin.
Reduced sensitivity: The area may feel less sensitive to touch.
Irregular shape: They are usually larger and less defined than corns.
Pain: Generally, they do not hurt, but they can become painful or tender if they become too thick or inflamed.
🦶Causes of Calluses🦶
Footwear Friction: High heels, tight or narrow shoes, or shoes that lack cushioning cause rubbing on the feet.
Manual Pressure: Using hand tools, playing instruments, or sports equipment causes calluses on hands.
Walking Barefoot: Regular walking without shoes can lead to thickened skin on the soles.
Foot Deformities: Conditions like bunions or hammertoes, as well as rheumatoid arthritis, create pressure points.
Lack of socks: Wearing shoes without socks.

🦶Treatment and Care🦶
Soaking: Soak in warm water for 20 minutes to soften the skin.
Exfoliation: Gently remove layers with a pumice stone or emery board.
Moisturizing: Apply lotion to keep the area soft.
Padding: Use moleskin or felt pads to reduce pressure.
Medical Care: See a podiatrist or podilogist to remove with a scalpel or credo blade.

🦶Complications🦶
Infection: Thick, cracked calluses can become infected.
Ulcers: In people with diabetes or poor circulation, a severe neglected callus can develop into an infection or open sore (ulcer).
Persistent pain: If not treated, they may cause pain that affects walking or daily activities.

Book an appointment to remove your calluses. Footlogix creams are also available.

Toenail trimming $20-$30 depending on thickness if you want me to file it down.
I have some evening appointments available this week starting at 5pm. Message, call or Text. If i don't answer right away I'm with a client or my kids. ❤️
250-983-5276

Tip Tuesday!
Corns
A corn on the bottom of the foot (a plantar corn) is a painful, hard, thickened skin spot, often feeling like stepping on a pebble in your shoe. I remove a lot of these from my clients and they get instant relief from removing them. If you book a Spa Pedicure I do not charge for the removal of them its included with the callus removal ❤️
🦶Causes🦶
Friction & Pressure: Tight shoes, walking barefoot on rough surfaces, or activities causing repeated rubbing.
Foot Structure: Bony prominences, hammertoes or bunions
Gait: How you walk can concentrate pressure on one spot.
🦶Treatments🦶
Come see myself or another podologist or a podiatrist and we can remove them for you.
Home Treatment (for mild cases)
Soak: Soak feet in warm water (with Epsom salt) for 15-20 mins to soften skin then file gently and use a pumice stone or foot file to carefully smooth the thickened skin, avoiding bleeding.
Moisturize: Apply lotion daily.
Footwear: Wear shoes with a wide toe, good support, and proper fit.