Pedicures

• Avoid wearing tightly fitted footwear for 12 hours
• Avoid hot water /swimming since it takes this time to fully harden
• Don’t pick the polish from the toenails as this will damage your natural nail
• Apply cuticle oil daily to nourish the nail plate
• Apply foot cream to avoid excess hard skin’

• Nail infection
• Skin disorders/infections affecting the feet
• Broken sore skin in treatment area
• Bruising or broken veins
• New/recent scar tissue
• Nail separation

Jessica International – the natural nail company to ensure healthy, strong nails and intense

moisture to the feet.

Every 3-6 weeks to keep your feet in the best shape possible.

A professional pedicure will last 2-4 weeks.

• A deeply nourishing treat for tired feet
• A file and paint; removal of the old polish or base coat, shape and reapply of colour using Jessica products
• Pedicure; removal of the old polish, soak, shaping, scrub, massage and an application of base coat, colour and topcoat. Deluxe pedicures have additional paid for extra like a mask and a longer higher foot leg massage

Please remember to allocate drying time.

• Softer skin -exfoliates dead skin and aid hydration to moisturise the skin
• Nail and callous control
• Improves appearance of the feet and help ward off foot problems 
• Stress relief, important for self-care
• Stimulates circulation
• Spot foot health issues, e.g. identify nail fungus, bunions or other foot problems in advance
• Prettier feet that boost self-confidence

Signature beauty has a responsibility to protect ourselves and our clients from cross contamination, its advisable for the client to properly treat the verruca and only once it has been completely healed would we advise them to book a pedicure. A podiatrist can advise on the appropriate management plan for helping verrucae to disappear.

 A pedicure can help relieve corn pain/pinch calluses leading up to podiatrist appointment.

These are called fissures, extra pressure on the back pad of the heels as well as neglect of self-care can cause dry thick skin that can lead to cracks, tears and grooves, these can cause irritation and discomfort and if left untreated infections.

Stubborn deep fissure will require a podiatrist’s appointment.

Self-care options are to wear socks to sleep after moisturising, exfoliate daily using scrubs loofahs or a rock pumice. Moisturise daily.

No, If your ingrown toenail is causing pain, impairing your mobility, is swollen leaking pus or blood, or is too hot to touch see a podiatrist as soon as possible. Also, if your diabetic seek advice as this could affect how your toenails heal.

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

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 and 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.

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.

The power to protect your pedicure lies within your “topcoat” and technique. For an at home pedicure, we recommend “Brillance” which seals in your colour, protects from fading and 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 the free edge. As the free edge is the part of the nail that takes most of the impact, this technique will help to protect the nail.

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

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.

Yes, looking after your feet will improve the condition of your skin and toenails. apply foot cream preferably at night with cotton socks so it can soak in whilst your feet are inactive, and your cells are regenerating.