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Cancellations will be charged half of the service price if not canceled or rescheduled at least 48 hours before scheduled service. Your card will not be charged at time of booking.
536 Main Street
Vacaville, CA 95688
(Inside Jon Edwards Salon & Spa)
Tel: 707.208.7646
As previously stated on my page, a great appointment isn’t one-sided. While you should absolutely have expectations, there are a few things your nail tech should be able to expect from you, too. We are a team! Let's work together to achieve a successful appointment/service...
And MOST importantly…Communication. Life happens, Things happen, Open communication is key!
536 Main Street
Vacaville, CA 95688
(Inside Jon Edwards Salon & Spa)
Tel: 707.208.7646
How often should you clip your fingernails? According to the Canadian Dermatology Association, fingernails grow about 2.5 millimeters each month. If you injure your fingernail and it falls off, it takes about 6 months to grow back. If you want to keep your nails a certain length, trim them once every week or two.
Here are some tips for trimming your nails:
There’s an itsy-bitsy, teeny-tiny part of your body that you might be neglecting when it comes to keeping clean. And here’s the thing: this spot is like a disco party for grime, germs, and bacteria. We’re talking about the areas under your nails, and the longer your nails are, the more potential there is for gunk to take up residence.
We use our hands and nails for practically everything. For picking things up off the ground and elsewhere, scratching, holding hands with others, and wiping you know what. This is not an exhaustive list.
“Throughout the day, we use our nails for many mechanical purposes and these actions can accelerate the accumulation of dirt, bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms underneath the [the free edge of our nails that grows outward],” explains Dr. Eric Rudnick, a board-certified dermatologist and dermapathologist based in Boca Raton, Florida. And not to really gross you out or anything, but Dr. Rudnick tells us he looks at nails underneath a microscope regularly, and things get pretty gnarly under there. In fact, he says that anecdotally, up to 90% of these nail specimens have numerous colonies of bacteria and yeast. Blech! Although not really surprising when you think about it.
Remember that part where we reminded you that nails are used for basically everything? Well, the issue of grimy fingernails is a big deal for precisely that reason. We also use our hands to prepare and eat food, and to scratch or touch our skin – sometimes scabs or open woods. Some of us even have the habit of biting our nails or (sometimes unconsciously) putting them in or near our mouth, ears, and nose. In other words, we tend to give this grime a free and welcomed entrance directly into our body.
The CDC also stresses how dirty this area can get, noting that fingernails can even contribute to the spread of some infections. What’s worse for those of us who love a lengthy talon, they point out that “longer fingernails can harbor more dirt and bacteria than short nails, thus potentially contributing to the spread of infection.”
The Best Hygiene Regimen for Keeping Nails Clean
No, we’re not saying you absolutely have to cut your nails down to the quick. But we are telling you that you might wanna rethink your current nail cleaning regimen.
“Proper hand hygiene is more important than ever,” says celebrity manicurist Mazz Hanna. “[Whether long or short], you should thoroughly clean under your nails every single time you wash your hands. At least once a day, use a brush with antibacterial soap to gently scrub under fingernails. You can use a new soft toothbrush or a soft brush you can get at any beauty supply store or Amazon.”
While you’re at it, now’s a good time to try to curb that mindless nail-chewing habit and to be more aware of exactly where you’re putting your fingers. Hanna adds that it’s important to avoid picking at your cuticles. Oh, and get yourself some gloves for any dirty jobs. That includes cleaning and scrubbing surfaces in your home, washing the dishes, and working in the garden.
Now that you know just how grody your nails can get, and what to do about it, may you never feel grossed out by the sight or thought of your own hands again. Source
A little reminder from UpKept
UpKept appointments are one-on-one, which means there are a limited number of appointments available each week. With the schedule filling up quickly, planning ahead is the best way to secure your preferred day and time!
Of course, schedules change and appointments do open up from time to time. That’s where the UpKept waitlist comes in.
If your preferred day or time isn’t available, join the waitlist! When an opening becomes available that matches your request, you’ll have the opportunity to book it.
Already know you like to keep your hands and feet on a regular schedule? Booking your next few appointments in advance is highly recommended.
Because UpKept is a one-on-one experience, last-minute openings aren’t always available—but that also means every appointment is dedicated entirely to you.
Book ahead when possible.
Join the waitlist when needed.
Keep your appointments on schedule.
