WHY CHOOSE US FOR YOUR NAILS
No Harmful Drills Used
In the application of acrylic nails it is necessary to file the nail to rough it up. Some technicians use an electric drill for this purpose. Using a drill on the nail raises the moisture level of the nail to 25%. Fungi and bacteria grow on the nail at 28% thus there is a narrow margin for error. The acrylic is applied to the “roughed” up nail at this point. One of the goals in the application procedure is to place the acrylic directly onto the freshly prepared nail bed. This prevents air trapping between the nail and acrylic. If your moisture level becomes elevated above 25%, moisture becomes trapped and the likelihood of infection escalates. Signs of a fungal or bacterial infection are discoloration, thickening of the nail plate, lifting of the nail away from the nail bed or the development of soft, spongy areas. You should seek treatment from a physician should any of these symptoms occur. Recovery from an infection whether due to yeast, bacteria or true fungus, when treated by a physician, can take six months or longer. This is why here at The Salon we do not put your nails and health at risk by using drills like some other well known salons do.
No MMA Products Used
There are numerous nail shops that are continuing to use acrylics that contain MMA or Methyl Methacrylate Acid. These MMAs are not manufactured with the intent for the use in natural nail acrylic. Some EPA approved uses for MMA are for dental acrylic, cast sheets for advertising signs, Plexiglas, lighting, plumbing, bathroom fixtures and lacquer. While MMA makes for a strong product in acrylic nail as it bonds well and remains attached to the surface over a prolonged period of time, it may be toxic if exposed to the skin. Side effects include suppression of the central nervous system, irritation to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, and some lung damage. High doses of MMA may actually cause pulmonary edema.
Nail Guarantee
Our nails are guaranteed for up to 7 days so if they come off, break or chip, you have piece of mind that you can come back and have the nail repaired free of charge.
Fully Qualified Technicians
All our nail technicians have passed their NVQ in nail applications. Check with other salons to see if their technicians have this qualification as most do not.
Latest Airbrushing Technics
A lot of salons will paint your newly applied nails using a brush. Here at The Salon we use the latest airbrushing technics and high quality paints that applies smoothly and are more resistant to chipping. Chose practically any nail design you desire.