Manicures

• Wear gloves for washing up, housework and gardening
• Avoid picking the polish/cuticles /skin to promote healthy hygienic habits
• Avoid fingertip exposure to certain foods and spices with high colourings
• Refresh with a topcoat after a few days
• Apply hand cream at night to hydrate the skin, start 48 hours after you manicure
• Avoid nail polish remover
• Wash hands with a mild soap to support the skins natural ph
• Avoid using you nails as tools, e.g. bottle opener

• Ongoing nail health
• Circulation boost
• Ensuring good habits
• Improves appearance
• Prevents infection

Contraindications of a manicure that prevent:

• Fungal infections

Contraindications of a manicure that restrict:

• Viral infections
• Split nails
• Open sores
• Broken bones
• Sever eczema/psoriasis
• Infection
• Swelling
• Cuts abrasion
• Recent scarring

Jessica International award-winning custom nail care system nurtures the nails and promotes healthy growth.

Every 2-3 weeks to keep your nails in the best shape possible.

A regular manicure will last one to two weeks.

• A file and paint; removal of the old polish or base coat, shape and reapply
• Manicure; removal of the old polish, soak, shaping, massage and an application of base coat colour and topcoat

Please remember to allocate drying time.  

Signature beauty is a healthy aging studio that’s unique in keeping beauty as healthy and natural as possible, repeated use of gel manicures can cause brittleness, peeling, cracking and can increase premature aging of the hands.

The gel polish is cured under a LED lamp which bonds and hardens the polish. It is bonded to the nail plate so will stay for much longer (at least two weeks) and will be instantly dry at the end of the treatment. It does however need to be removed correctly. You will also need an appointment to remove it at an additional cost. 

Note signature beauty does not offer gel nails.

Start with the perfect canvas – scrub your nails with a nail brush in a bowl of warm water. This removes any traces of nail polish remover or oil that might lift your polish. Then dry your nails thoroughly and apply a coat of the best suited prescriptive base coat for your nail type, two coats of colour and then a topcoat. With each coat it’s very important to paint across the free edge (tip) as this is the part of your nail that takes the most impact (just think about typing!  

Polishes can thicken if they’re exposed to heat or if there is too much air in the bottle. Here are some tips to keep them in top condition:

• Store polishes in a cool, dark place (the fridge is ideal)
• Don’t hold the bottle while painting (as this will heat the polish)
• Clean bottle necks regularly to ensure an airtight seal

To prevent staining, always use a base coat to act as a barrier between the polish and your bare nail. Remove your polish after no more than three weeks as nails are porous and will begin to absorb the pigment.

Nail growth begins at the cuticle, so with proper cuticle care, you’ll encourage healthy nails. Massage “Nourish” into your cuticles throughout the day and “Phenomen Oil” each night. The product will keep your cuticles soft and help healthy nail growth while the massage action stimulates growth. You’ll also need to use a prescriptive base coat. Generically “critical care base coat” will strengthens and boosts growth in six weeks.  

The first is to apply “Nibble No More” to your nails every day, throughout the day as you need it. With Bitter Cactus Extract, it leaves a revolting flavour to instantly remind you that nails aren’t for biting.

Secondly, I strongly advise you to visit the studio for a regular manicure. The manicure with polish not only protects your natural nails and allows them to grow but adds a stronger layerthat discourages biters.

Caused by a lack of hydration, hangnails are very easy to prevent. Simply establish a routine of massaging “Jessica Nourish” in throughout the day, and “Phenomen oil” at night. Resist the temptation to cut your cuticles; they’ll only grow back thicker, making hangnails more likely. If you do get a hangnail, massage in lots of “Nourish” to soften and promote healing. Then cut only the loose part of the hangnail with sharp scissors/cuticle nippers to prevent tearing.

The power to protect your manicure lies within your “topcoat” and technique. For an athome manicure, we recommend “Brillance” which seals in your colour, protects from fadingand adds a high gloss shine.

To encourage long-lasting wear, make sure you prepare nails properly and use a base coat.With each application of base coat, colour and topcoat, paint under the nail and along thefree edge. As the free edge is the part of the nail that takes most of the impact, thistechnique will help to protect both the nail and the manicure.

Several reasons including medication, diet or injury/trauma to the nail. Unfortunately, it can just happen as you get older. 

Usually this happens due to damage to the nail, if you use them as tools or constantly have them in water, this can dry the nails. Picking off nail varnish or extensions will also damage the layers of the nail.

Your cuticles grow to protect the nail from bacteria. It is important to keep them tidy and clean. They should be softened before removed to avoid damage.

Yes, they will grow slower in the winter due to slower circulation in the body. Also, they will need more nourishing as they will take the brunt of the cold, even if you wear gloves, which can dry them and your skin.

These white spots are caused by trauma to the nail including bumps and knocks which you may not even realise have happened. It is not due to calcium deficiency.

With age or sickness these ridges can look to become more prominent because of changes in cell turnover within the nail, its recommended to stick with moisturizing and trimming your nails regularly and if they change colour or deep horizontal lines appear to consult a healthcare provider.

Looking after your hands will improve the condition of your skin and nails. Apply preferably at night so it can soak in whilst your hands are inactive, and your cells are regenerating. 

No, Jessica does a range of base coats to treat specific nail conditions e.g. dry, brittle, peeling, ridged.

No, a link can be provided for you to make an online purchase at your leisure.