We asked Emma Fraser of Allure Nail Studio – Tauranga-based superstars of all things nail enhancements, pedicures, manicures and beauty services – for their tips on looking after nail enhancements.
- Keep your cuticles oiled – this will help keep your nails strong and the skin around them healthy.
- Wear gloves whenever you’re using cleaning products or other chemicals.
- Never use household glue to repair nails. If your nail cracks or splits, use mending tape and nail glue until you can visit your manicurist. A tiny piece of dry teabag dotted with nail glue, then filed and covered with polish, also works as a temporary fix. It is important to get to the salon as soon as possible to avoid fungus forming beneath the nail.
- Never share your personal nail implements with anyone. Keep them sanitised.
- Always choose a reputable salon that has impeccable hygiene standards, sterilised instruments and fully qualified nail technicians.
As co-owner of Allure Nail Studio, I am fastidious about ensuring our studio and implements are hygienically kept. I train nail technicians both in New Zealand and overseas and am also on the executive of the NZ Association of Registered Beauty Professionals and an Industry Assessor for HITO (Hair and Beauty Industry Training Organisation) which, of course, means that our team is always up-to-date with the latest training.