Fancy Nails

Did you know the condition of your nails can be an indication of many different illnesses, like hepatitis, heart disease and even fluid building in your lungs? Pay attention to those nails.

Do you wish you could grow your nails long enough that you wouldn't need to keep using artificial nails? Adding a monthly manicure can increase the overall health of your nails, allowing them to grow longer and stronger.

Have you been looking for easy ways to extend that salon fresh look to your nails after getting your manicure? You may be able to keep your nails looking better for longer if you apply a fresh top coat daily.

Did you know the way you file your nails could be the reason they've grown weaker over time? Filing in a back and forth motion can damage the nails, especially if they're damp when filing.

Smoking will not only stain nails, but smoking will also deprive them of essential oxygen resulting in dry, cracked and brittle nails. If you smoke, talk with your doctor today about the best quitting program for the health of your body and your nails.

Did you know that there is a big difference between salon nail polish and drugstore nail polish? Not only does it go on more smoothly and is less prone to bubbles, but it tends to be more durable and less likely to chip.

Do your nails sweat? No. While it may seem sometimes like nails can get sweaty, the truth is that nails do not have sweat glands. Nails feel moist, and sometimes sticky, due to perspiration on the hands.

Why doesn't it hurt when nails are cut? Because nails are composed of "dead" materials like keratin proteins. If nails were composed of living cells, like our cuticles and nail beds, we would feel pain if the nails were cut or damaged.

Did you know that you can bring your own nail polish to a professional salon? Even though we carry our own professional products, you are welcome to bring your favorite polishes as well.

Although solar nails can be more expensive than acrylics, they don't have to be filled as often. In fact, touch ups are usually required every three weeks versus every two weeks for acrylics.

So what exactly is airbrush nail art? Here, different patterns are created on the nail with either water-base or oil-base colors. This results in a unique look that can incorporate a limitless variety of design schemes.

If you want your nails to appear long and beautiful all the time, you may consider having one of our professionals apply acrylic nails.