Manicures and Pedicures – How Often is Just Right?

Making sure that your nails look great – both fingernails and toenails – is an important part of overall beauty. You certainly want to give them the attention they deserve, but can you go too far by giving them too much treatment? How do you know when it is time to head to the salon for professional help, as opposed to simply touching them up at home? You will need to have answers to these questions if you want your nails to look great as often as possible.

How much do you use your hands?

It might be obvious, but there is a direct connection between how much you use your hands and how often you need to have your fingernails cared for by a professional. If you are frequently working with your hands, your fingernails are going to get chipped and cracked for more often than someone who works at a desk, for example. For people who are particularly busy with their hands, it might even be necessary to have a professional manicure once per week – or every two weeks at the most.

The story is similar when it comes to your feet. If you protect your toes inside socks and shoes on most days, your toenails probably won’t wear out too quickly. On the other hand, if you are frequently barefoot or wearing sandals, your toenails could become beat up almost as fast as your fingernails. Again, a frequency of between one and two weeks is going to be appropriate for people who leave their feet exposed on a regular basis.

Do you do any work on your nails at home?

Another factor in this equation is whether or not you care for your nails on your own while at home. People who apply a protective coat to their nails from time to time may be able to stretch out their manicures and pedicures longer than those who don’t. Of course, this kind of at home care is not a substitute for a professional manicure or pedicure, but it can help to keep your nails looking good for an extra week or two.

Talk to the Pros

The only way to come up with an appropriate plan for your own nails is to speak with a professional such as those who work here at Hair Designer’s Studio. Our team would be happy to work with you directly to discuss your needs and develop a plan that is suitable to keep your nails looking their best on a regular basis. Based on your lifestyle, appearance preferences, and more, we can help you decide on a frequency for your manicure and pedicure needs.

Of course, the team at Hair Designer’s Studio does far more than just nails. In addition to our manicure and pedicure services, we also offer a classic European facial, makeup service, blow drying, and much more. Give us a call today to find out more about our services, or to schedule your appointment. We are looking forward to working with you soon!