Gel Nails are: Odor free; Non-yellowing; Non-porous (seals the nail preventing fungus and mold growth); Flexible/Durable; Protein Primer (no MMA or aggressive chemicals to harm the nail bed); Light cured (does not produce harmful radiation or emissions. In stock are about 70 Gel Polishes that I keep on hand at all times The CND New Shellac colors we are getting little by little. These are designed for the natural nail with easy soak off. color charts are available to view and I do order special colors if you see something you would like to have. Sculpting Gel

Spa Manicures

Spa Nail Services give you the time to relax while the hands and feet are being treated. As well as repairing the nails, the skin is exfoliated, massaged and wrapped in a very nourishing and moisturizing mask covered in hot towels. Take some time to set back, relax and enjoy the warmth.

Let’s face facts, a beautiful set of nails say a lot about you. Not only do they make your hands look better, they can make you feel better about yourself too.

It can be challenging, to say the least, to grow healthy looking nails with any amount of length.

Here are some tips to help you succeed.

Let’s start by learning a little about what makes your nails grow.

Nails grow out from the matrix, which is a living part of your nail that is located under your cuticle. The cuticle, also known as eponychia is very important in the growing of your nails, as it is the layer of skin that protects the matrix.  As the matrix produces new cells, the older nail cells become hard and compacted as they push out towards the fingertips. The growth of your nails depends on your health as well as heredity, but on average grow about .1 millimeter a day. At this rate it takes a fingernail about four to six months to grow out from cuticle to fingertip.

If your nails are healthy, they will appear smooth, have no spots or discoloration, and lack any grooves or ridges. There are certain times that your nails tend to grow faster then normal. Nails usually grow slower in the winter and faster in the summer.   If you are right handed, the nails on your right hand tend to grow quicker, and left handed people will see quicker growth on their left. When women are pregnant nail growth increases as well.

The length that you choose for your natural nails is a personal choice, but there are factors that will make it easier to grow and maintain your nails. The best length for you will depend on your activities and lifestyle. If you have an extremely active life where you are working with your hands all the time it will be much more difficult to maintain a longer nail. As a rule the best length should have the nail tip extending no further then 1/3 of the body of the nail. So if you have a longer nail bed you can grow your nails longer then someone with short nail beds.

It is recommended to keep all the nails at the same length and shape, the best shapes being square, oval or a combination of them both because this style is the strongest..