6 Benefits of Going to a Professional Nail Salon
In the age of DIY, YouTube, and TikTok, everyone thinks they can do everything themselves, including manicures and pedicures. While you can do them at home, you’ll miss out on many benefits of going to a professional nail salon.
In this article, we’ll discuss the top 6 health benefits of going to a professional nail salon.
1. Promotes healthy nails, prevents infections
Professional nail salon estheticians have been specially trained and know how to recognize signs of unhealthy nails and skin, likely before you would. They know what fungal infections look like and how to prevent and treat them. They’re also trained in hygiene best practices and safety.
They can also do preventative care for your nails and skin, including:
Removing dead skin to encourage new skin cell growth
Reviving weak nails and skin
Improving the appearance of your nails, hands, and feet
It’s also a good idea to go back to your esthetician when it’s time to remove your polish or nail art. They have special nail cleaning products and techniques to safely remove your polish, gel nails, or acrylic nails. This is critical to maintaining nail health and ensuring you’re not cleaning away essential layers of your nails, exposing them to a higher chance of infection.
You can do several things to ensure your nail health between visits to your esthetician, and these are ok to DIY. You can:
Practice thorough hand washing (including cleaning under your nails)
Apply natural moisturizer on hands and feet to keep them from drying out (dry skin is prone to infection).
Avoid exposing your hands to harsh chemicals (wear gloves when washing the dishes to protect them)
2. Supports your mental health
How relaxing is it to care for and paint your own nails? Likely less relaxing than going to a salon and relaxing in a massage chair while getting your hands and feet done. At the salon, you can relax, watch a show on the TVs, listen to your favorite music or podcast with your earpods, or chat with your friends while the esthetician takes care of you.
Many salons may request that you “unplug” (put your phone away) during treatments so it’s not distracting for other guests. It’s also a polite reminder to focus on yourself during the session. Turning off the outside world by putting your phone away for an hour can do wonders.
When your salon treatments include a hand, wrist, foot, or ankle massage, the act of the massage also has therapeutic benefits beyond just increasing circulation in your body. Increasing circulation helps blood flow more freely and can help you feel rejuvenated and energized.
3. You get a massage too
The massages you get during a manicure or pedicure are physically and mentally therapeutic. Our hands, wrists, feet, ankles, and calves work hard for us every day and may be tight or sore. Massaging these areas with an aromatherapy lotion or oil increases circulation to these areas, helping ease sore joints and muscles. The essential oils used in massage lotions and oils can also have soothing, calming effects.
Proper massage techniques help release oxytocin into your body. Massages can lower your cortisol (the stress hormone) levels. Also, massages can help reduce mood swings, depression, headaches and even insomnia. Whether you get a full-body massage from a Registered Massage therapist or just your hand and feet from your nail technician, massages should be part of your overall healthy lifestyle as it supports your mental and physical health and well-being.
4. Cleaner polish application
Many struggle to get a good polish application when trying to apply it to their own nails. A professional nail salon tech can get up close to get better coverage of your entire nail without spilling color on your cuticles or the skin alongside your nails. They also use professional quality polish and application techniques to make your nail color and art last longer.
Not only do you get a cleaner polish application, but they can also improve the overall appearance of your nails, hands, and feet.
5. More options (and colors)
Choosing your colours is one of the best parts of going to a professional nail salon. They likely have far more colors than you’ll ever have at home. They can also do unique nail art and styles that you may not be as familiar with or have the artistic ability to design on your own nails.
When you see a professional esthetician, the options you’ll have are far greater than what you can do with a simple home manicure or pedicure kit. A skilled esthetician can also recommend on-trend styles and designs so your nails are always on point!
6. People will notice
It’s easy to see who’s had a professional manicure and who did it themselves. The polish and attention to detail show, especially once you dive into the world of acrylics and other more advanced nail techniques and styles.
Where’s the best place to get a professional mani and pedi?
DIY nails can go wrong quickly if you don’t know what you’re doing. Even professionals often use professionals for their nails!
You should see your esthetician at a professional nail salon every 2-3 weeks to keep your skin and nails in the best shape. This is best for your nail health, and is usually when your nails start to grow out and you’ll need a fill or fresh color.
If you’re looking for a professional nail salon to book your next mani or pedi, look no further than Tipsy Nail Salon. You get pampered while we take care of your nail health and beauty.
Book your nail appointment with the professional nail artists at Tipsy today.