Both...doesnt really matter cuz they both work and they are hott.French pedicure or a bright colour for the toes...which do you prefer?
it depends, a french pedicure can look classier and only people with a tan or dark skin should wear brightsFrench pedicure or a bright colour for the toes...which do you prefer?
french pedicure because then you don't have to worry about your toes matching with your clothes
A pink but not bright pink would do the job best. And if your going for the elegant look then go for the french pedi.
Much Love,
Shan
bright color...its summer
a bright colour, french peds are so last year
glossy look or sparkled
Bright colored toes are more fun and youthful. French pedicure is too plain and boring.
I prefer colors on my toes. Pinks, mauves that type of thing.
bright color
bright color but no shimmer or sparkles.
hot pink is the best
i have french pedicure looks great!!
I like painting my toenails blue or red- sometimes even black.
Definitely a bright color for toes!
bright color like a blue or light orange
depends on my mood....mostly a pretty pink...but i do like the french pedicure as well
French when I want to blend in, bright when I want to stand out.
of course a bright colour!it's always better on summer
Bright red
I think french pedicures look rediculous.
Red nail polish for toes. Or chanel limited edition black, its awsum.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Manicure/pedicure ettiquette?
I've only had two pedicures in my life, and each time I've felt completely out of place. If you're a pro and this, can you give me some pointers? I bring cash to tip everyone, but if you've just had your fingernails done, how in the world do you not mess them up? And how do you leave the salon with shoes on (Even sandals) without goofing up your toes? I'm at a total loss ladies, help me out. Give me your best tips and pointers....everything a rookie needs to know.
Thanks!!Manicure/pedicure ettiquette?
i always get mani/pedis, im actually getting one today. Okay so before you get your nails done, leave the money on the table beside you and when your finished just tell the lady that the money is on the table and you dont want to mess up your nails by picking it up. usually after pedicures the woman will but your shoes back on for youso you don't mess them up. just ask her, she will. then just walk out, the polish wont smear.Manicure/pedicure ettiquette?
When i get manicures and pedicures i aske to pay befor i get it done that way i won't mess it up. For toes I wear those shoes with a band that opens with the velcro and open the velcro carefully and then i velcro it.
I get them all the time. My nail person has me pay before they do the polish. Also, he/she should put your sandals on for you. I just wait until things seem pretty dry, and then I put on InstaDry, by OPI, on myself, which I bring to the salon. That takes care of it, but I'm careful to not bump into anything. If I do, Orly has a smudge fixer polish, and I use that.
Generally you pay for the service and tip before you get the polish applied, just let the tech know that you will need a total before he or she polishes so you won't mess the job up. As far as shoes or sandals....bring sandals, like flip flops along, but the salon should not expect you to leave before you are dry enough to remove the spacers and get you shoes on with our goofing your toes up...same goes with you fingers. Usually you can just move to another seat and sit and read a magazine for 15 minutes, that usually will be enough time to get the polish dry enough, but be care for a few hours as it takes that long before it hardens.
I feel your pain! I've only had a few, but I've made sure to watch others while I'm there. That's the first thing you can do for some tips! Most of those ladies go every week!
Usually if I'm getting both a pedicure %26amp; a manicure, they ask me to pay before they began to polish my nails. If they don't ask me, I'll ask them if I can. Then I go ahead and pay and tip at that point. Then you don't have to worry about your nails getting messed up. As far as your pedicure, I always make sure to wear flip-flops. Those are the best to wear right after you finish up. But the best, best, best tip is to wait as long as you can before you leave to let ALL your nails dry as much as possible. Keep them under those flourescent lights and fans as long as time permits. You don't want to waste all that money you just spent! Oh, and be sure to get your keys, sunglasses, etc. out of your purse before they start to polish your nails. That way your not fumbling around for anything in your purse afterwards.
VERY EXCELLENT QUESTION. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL THE OTHER ANSWERS! A STAR FOR YOU!
When getting my manicure/pedicure, I always stay a few extra minutes, maybe 2 or 3 minutes extra to make sure that they are really dry.
I hope this helps you some.
keep the money for the services in one part of your wallet.
get pedi first; get out wallet and keep it in your lap during your mani; after the mani hold your wallet so the person who is ringing you up can grab the money for your services.
this is how i've taught my clients.
by the time your nails are done the toes are dry. only have to dry the fingers (which doesn't take long under the lamp)
NEVER TIP BEFORE THE SERVICE IS COMPLETED
i never accept a tip before the service is completed so i would never expect a tip before i'm done.
Well I think you've already gotten to the most important step in the you want to tip, so you are being very polite there. You don't need to tip everyone, you just need to tip the person who gives you the mani or pedi, and you can give her between 10 and 20 percent, depending on how good of a job she did. If you are worried about messing up your nails, you can pay before hand. I always wear thong sandals to get a pedi, and I never have a problem with them messing up my toenails. I usually sit under the heat lamps for a while. You can sit for an extra time if you're worried about it though, they'll give you a magazine to read. As for your fingernails, just be careful not to chip them on your keys when you're getting into your car, you can even ask the manicurist to get your keys out of your purse for you (I've done this before)
Remember to relax and enjoy the foot bath and the massage, it's about pampering and not stressing about chips - have fun!!! :)
1. wear flip flops... if it's cold/wet out make sure everything is completely dry before you put on other shoes.
2. tip/pay ahead of time
3. should be some kind of drying session so you should be able to pay/tip after that
pay before hand, and ask them to keep the toe seperaters in after the do your pedicure. and sit under the nail dryer for a while so that you dont mess up your nails
for manicures, try to use the pads of your fingers instead of the tips untill it stops feeling gummy on you fingers. and for pedicures wear sandals and when you are walking around lift your toes up a little bit!
First and foremost of course, wear flip flops. Any good salon will have you wait until your toenails are completely dry, then they will help put your sandals on for you to avoid messing it up. For fingernails, they should offer this but if they don't, ask to pay before they paint them. And yes, paying in cash is always best, I do $5 tip per service.
sandals work
what? haha its not that hard. pay before with yer nails and you have to go it slow but you can put yer sandals on without messing yer toes up.wedding makeup
Thanks!!Manicure/pedicure ettiquette?
i always get mani/pedis, im actually getting one today. Okay so before you get your nails done, leave the money on the table beside you and when your finished just tell the lady that the money is on the table and you dont want to mess up your nails by picking it up. usually after pedicures the woman will but your shoes back on for youso you don't mess them up. just ask her, she will. then just walk out, the polish wont smear.Manicure/pedicure ettiquette?
When i get manicures and pedicures i aske to pay befor i get it done that way i won't mess it up. For toes I wear those shoes with a band that opens with the velcro and open the velcro carefully and then i velcro it.
I get them all the time. My nail person has me pay before they do the polish. Also, he/she should put your sandals on for you. I just wait until things seem pretty dry, and then I put on InstaDry, by OPI, on myself, which I bring to the salon. That takes care of it, but I'm careful to not bump into anything. If I do, Orly has a smudge fixer polish, and I use that.
Generally you pay for the service and tip before you get the polish applied, just let the tech know that you will need a total before he or she polishes so you won't mess the job up. As far as shoes or sandals....bring sandals, like flip flops along, but the salon should not expect you to leave before you are dry enough to remove the spacers and get you shoes on with our goofing your toes up...same goes with you fingers. Usually you can just move to another seat and sit and read a magazine for 15 minutes, that usually will be enough time to get the polish dry enough, but be care for a few hours as it takes that long before it hardens.
I feel your pain! I've only had a few, but I've made sure to watch others while I'm there. That's the first thing you can do for some tips! Most of those ladies go every week!
Usually if I'm getting both a pedicure %26amp; a manicure, they ask me to pay before they began to polish my nails. If they don't ask me, I'll ask them if I can. Then I go ahead and pay and tip at that point. Then you don't have to worry about your nails getting messed up. As far as your pedicure, I always make sure to wear flip-flops. Those are the best to wear right after you finish up. But the best, best, best tip is to wait as long as you can before you leave to let ALL your nails dry as much as possible. Keep them under those flourescent lights and fans as long as time permits. You don't want to waste all that money you just spent! Oh, and be sure to get your keys, sunglasses, etc. out of your purse before they start to polish your nails. That way your not fumbling around for anything in your purse afterwards.
VERY EXCELLENT QUESTION. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL THE OTHER ANSWERS! A STAR FOR YOU!
When getting my manicure/pedicure, I always stay a few extra minutes, maybe 2 or 3 minutes extra to make sure that they are really dry.
I hope this helps you some.
keep the money for the services in one part of your wallet.
get pedi first; get out wallet and keep it in your lap during your mani; after the mani hold your wallet so the person who is ringing you up can grab the money for your services.
this is how i've taught my clients.
by the time your nails are done the toes are dry. only have to dry the fingers (which doesn't take long under the lamp)
NEVER TIP BEFORE THE SERVICE IS COMPLETED
i never accept a tip before the service is completed so i would never expect a tip before i'm done.
Well I think you've already gotten to the most important step in the you want to tip, so you are being very polite there. You don't need to tip everyone, you just need to tip the person who gives you the mani or pedi, and you can give her between 10 and 20 percent, depending on how good of a job she did. If you are worried about messing up your nails, you can pay before hand. I always wear thong sandals to get a pedi, and I never have a problem with them messing up my toenails. I usually sit under the heat lamps for a while. You can sit for an extra time if you're worried about it though, they'll give you a magazine to read. As for your fingernails, just be careful not to chip them on your keys when you're getting into your car, you can even ask the manicurist to get your keys out of your purse for you (I've done this before)
Remember to relax and enjoy the foot bath and the massage, it's about pampering and not stressing about chips - have fun!!! :)
1. wear flip flops... if it's cold/wet out make sure everything is completely dry before you put on other shoes.
2. tip/pay ahead of time
3. should be some kind of drying session so you should be able to pay/tip after that
pay before hand, and ask them to keep the toe seperaters in after the do your pedicure. and sit under the nail dryer for a while so that you dont mess up your nails
for manicures, try to use the pads of your fingers instead of the tips untill it stops feeling gummy on you fingers. and for pedicures wear sandals and when you are walking around lift your toes up a little bit!
First and foremost of course, wear flip flops. Any good salon will have you wait until your toenails are completely dry, then they will help put your sandals on for you to avoid messing it up. For fingernails, they should offer this but if they don't, ask to pay before they paint them. And yes, paying in cash is always best, I do $5 tip per service.
sandals work
what? haha its not that hard. pay before with yer nails and you have to go it slow but you can put yer sandals on without messing yer toes up.
Manicure/pedicure?
what are some manicure/pedicure tips that i can do at home?Manicure/pedicure?
neither try sex.....Manicure/pedicure?
Soak your hands %26amp; feet in warm oil beforehand to loosen the cuticles %26amp; reduce tearing. Push the cuticles back before cutting but be careful %26amp; don't cut into the skin because it's easy to get infected there. Massage the fingers or feet always towards the heart. Make sure hands and/or feet are completely clean %26amp; dry before applying polish %26amp; always add a top coat. I used to be a cosmetologist. A couple of years ago I got a kit by Jill Jordan for Christmas %26amp; fell in love with it. They should have a website but I don't know what it is. I think it runs about $25. But worth every penny. (very few things I feel that way about. I'm cheap). It smooths ridges %26amp; waves %26amp; gives the nails such a shiny natural gloss you don't need polish. The shine lasts for days despite dishwashing, etc. It comes with complete instructions %26amp; is easy %26amp; doesn't take any time at all. Btw a blow dryer is great for in between coats %26amp; I've also found if you paint the hand you use most first it's less likely to smudge before drying. I don't know why. It just does.
how about french nails?????( if you know how to do it) ( i did my nails french nails.) i'm doing my nails all over again.
Soak you feet / hands, use a exfoliate up to your knees while soaking. Then, remove cuticles - use a softener an BE CAREFUL not to remove too much. I push them back first. Then, file and polish. I do this once a week. Relax with a magazine, a glass of wine, or my favorite - a giant cup of coffee! Enjoy!
a lot of grocery/drug stores have quick, easy kits that you can buy for mani/pedi's, they usually are under 7-8 dollars and come with little tools that help you apply the nail polish more exactly. hope i helped-
kristn4christ
neither try sex.....Manicure/pedicure?
Soak your hands %26amp; feet in warm oil beforehand to loosen the cuticles %26amp; reduce tearing. Push the cuticles back before cutting but be careful %26amp; don't cut into the skin because it's easy to get infected there. Massage the fingers or feet always towards the heart. Make sure hands and/or feet are completely clean %26amp; dry before applying polish %26amp; always add a top coat. I used to be a cosmetologist. A couple of years ago I got a kit by Jill Jordan for Christmas %26amp; fell in love with it. They should have a website but I don't know what it is. I think it runs about $25. But worth every penny. (very few things I feel that way about. I'm cheap). It smooths ridges %26amp; waves %26amp; gives the nails such a shiny natural gloss you don't need polish. The shine lasts for days despite dishwashing, etc. It comes with complete instructions %26amp; is easy %26amp; doesn't take any time at all. Btw a blow dryer is great for in between coats %26amp; I've also found if you paint the hand you use most first it's less likely to smudge before drying. I don't know why. It just does.
how about french nails?????( if you know how to do it) ( i did my nails french nails.) i'm doing my nails all over again.
Soak you feet / hands, use a exfoliate up to your knees while soaking. Then, remove cuticles - use a softener an BE CAREFUL not to remove too much. I push them back first. Then, file and polish. I do this once a week. Relax with a magazine, a glass of wine, or my favorite - a giant cup of coffee! Enjoy!
a lot of grocery/drug stores have quick, easy kits that you can buy for mani/pedi's, they usually are under 7-8 dollars and come with little tools that help you apply the nail polish more exactly. hope i helped-
kristn4christ
French pedicure or a bright colour for the toes...which do you prefer?
Both...doesnt really matter cuz they both work and they are hott.French pedicure or a bright colour for the toes...which do you prefer?
it depends, a french pedicure can look classier and only people with a tan or dark skin should wear brightsFrench pedicure or a bright colour for the toes...which do you prefer?
french pedicure because then you don't have to worry about your toes matching with your clothes
A pink but not bright pink would do the job best. And if your going for the elegant look then go for the french pedi.
Much Love,
Shan
bright color...its summer
a bright colour, french peds are so last year
glossy look or sparkled
Bright colored toes are more fun and youthful. French pedicure is too plain and boring.
I prefer colors on my toes. Pinks, mauves that type of thing.
bright color
bright color but no shimmer or sparkles.
hot pink is the best
i have french pedicure looks great!!
I like painting my toenails blue or red- sometimes even black.
Definitely a bright color for toes!
bright color like a blue or light orange
depends on my mood....mostly a pretty pink...but i do like the french pedicure as well
French when I want to blend in, bright when I want to stand out.
of course a bright colour!it's always better on summer
Bright red
I think french pedicures look rediculous.
Red nail polish for toes. Or chanel limited edition black, its awsum.
it depends, a french pedicure can look classier and only people with a tan or dark skin should wear brightsFrench pedicure or a bright colour for the toes...which do you prefer?
french pedicure because then you don't have to worry about your toes matching with your clothes
A pink but not bright pink would do the job best. And if your going for the elegant look then go for the french pedi.
Much Love,
Shan
bright color...its summer
a bright colour, french peds are so last year
glossy look or sparkled
Bright colored toes are more fun and youthful. French pedicure is too plain and boring.
I prefer colors on my toes. Pinks, mauves that type of thing.
bright color
bright color but no shimmer or sparkles.
hot pink is the best
i have french pedicure looks great!!
I like painting my toenails blue or red- sometimes even black.
Definitely a bright color for toes!
bright color like a blue or light orange
depends on my mood....mostly a pretty pink...but i do like the french pedicure as well
French when I want to blend in, bright when I want to stand out.
of course a bright colour!it's always better on summer
Bright red
I think french pedicures look rediculous.
Red nail polish for toes. Or chanel limited edition black, its awsum.
Good pedicure ideas? YOUR OPINION!?
I have tons of colors and art skillz:)
just what do you think would look cute? The more ideas you give me the better. they can be random.Good pedicure ideas? YOUR OPINION!?
zebra print! so cutee!Good pedicure ideas? YOUR OPINION!?
I would do a turquoise blue with white polka dots.
Black polish with a white spiral on the big toenails (or white/black).
Paint em like water melons! hot pink with green around edges and black dots for seeds! really cuutee
just what do you think would look cute? The more ideas you give me the better. they can be random.Good pedicure ideas? YOUR OPINION!?
zebra print! so cutee!Good pedicure ideas? YOUR OPINION!?
I would do a turquoise blue with white polka dots.
Black polish with a white spiral on the big toenails (or white/black).
Paint em like water melons! hot pink with green around edges and black dots for seeds! really cuutee
Manicure & Pedicure?
I've never had a manicure or pedicure. When getting a pedicure, do you have to have your nails without nail polish or what? What does a french manicure consist of? How long does a manicure or pedicure take? I want to get fake nails but I am afraid that the nails won't fit me since I'm skinny and have skinny hands, what do you think?Manicure %26amp; Pedicure?
A pedicure should take at least an hour. It will if you go to a reputable salon or day spa. The four main steps of a pedi are soak, scrub and callus treatment, mask and massage. These might vary from salon to salon. A manicure is about 30 minutes. And MAKE SURE their implements are sanitized before they begin. You can even ask what they use for a sanitizing product. (For example: barbicide which is a hospital grade disinfectant)
As for acrylic nails, if you go to a good salon, they should be able to work with whatever size nails you have. If not, go somewhere else. Please don't go to a mass production ';nails only'; place. A LOT of those places (not all, but a lot) use products that contain MMA. MMA is a chemical that is not good for you. It can do a lot of permanent damage to your nails. They can buy MMA containing products in bulk for really cheap so they don't have to charge much ($20-$30 a set) to still make a big profit. What ever you decide to get for services, make sure it is a clean, sanitized salon. And ASK QUESTIONS. A good nail tech. should be able to answer them. Good Luck!Manicure %26amp; Pedicure?
I LOVE GIRLS WITH NICE PEDICURES. TOENAILS ARE CUTE TO LOOK AT. MOST GIRLS AT COLLEGE WEAR FLIP FLOPS, NOW U CAN SEE THE BEAUTY OF THE FEET, THATS HOW GOD MADE GIRLS. BUT WHAT ABOUT BOYS?
MMM FEET
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I have been getting my nails done for 4 years now. For a pedicure if you have nail polish on they will just take it off for you, then they soak your feet in this warm bathtub and rub lotions and other absolutely wonderful stuff on your feet and your calves. Then on a manicure they have nails of all sizes, my best friend has tiny nails and she had fake nails put on and they look so pretty. Definately go and have both done every girl deserves to be pampered.
A pedicure should take at least an hour. It will if you go to a reputable salon or day spa. The four main steps of a pedi are soak, scrub and callus treatment, mask and massage. These might vary from salon to salon. A manicure is about 30 minutes. And MAKE SURE their implements are sanitized before they begin. You can even ask what they use for a sanitizing product. (For example: barbicide which is a hospital grade disinfectant)
As for acrylic nails, if you go to a good salon, they should be able to work with whatever size nails you have. If not, go somewhere else. Please don't go to a mass production ';nails only'; place. A LOT of those places (not all, but a lot) use products that contain MMA. MMA is a chemical that is not good for you. It can do a lot of permanent damage to your nails. They can buy MMA containing products in bulk for really cheap so they don't have to charge much ($20-$30 a set) to still make a big profit. What ever you decide to get for services, make sure it is a clean, sanitized salon. And ASK QUESTIONS. A good nail tech. should be able to answer them. Good Luck!Manicure %26amp; Pedicure?
I LOVE GIRLS WITH NICE PEDICURES. TOENAILS ARE CUTE TO LOOK AT. MOST GIRLS AT COLLEGE WEAR FLIP FLOPS, NOW U CAN SEE THE BEAUTY OF THE FEET, THATS HOW GOD MADE GIRLS. BUT WHAT ABOUT BOYS?
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I have been getting my nails done for 4 years now. For a pedicure if you have nail polish on they will just take it off for you, then they soak your feet in this warm bathtub and rub lotions and other absolutely wonderful stuff on your feet and your calves. Then on a manicure they have nails of all sizes, my best friend has tiny nails and she had fake nails put on and they look so pretty. Definately go and have both done every girl deserves to be pampered.
I'm going to get a pedicure tonight......What color should I get.....? Please don't say red.....?
Don't you just love having those little asian women rubbing and massaging lotion into your feet......I'm going to get a pedicure tonight......What color should I get.....? Please don't say red.....?
GOSH you turn me on!!!! Get purple I love purple! I would love to watch those little asian women touching your feet!I'm going to get a pedicure tonight......What color should I get.....? Please don't say red.....?
Pretty pink toe nails.
hi christmas red lucky u
Something light and natural like Essie Allure.
Yellow!
I just like Asian women rubbing me.
dark burgandy, i use that color alot around christmas time
make them a french pedicure... they are cute.
go green for the holidays!
If you you don't like red I would look at your skin color dark tan do blue lighter do a green
Get the French Manicure look with some bling... it goes with more outfits and shoes.
Get a French Pedicure. I love 'em!
Yes, I love pedicures ! Why not yellow, with black dots ??
How about red.
Nothing beats those little Asian women!
GOSH you turn me on!!!! Get purple I love purple! I would love to watch those little asian women touching your feet!I'm going to get a pedicure tonight......What color should I get.....? Please don't say red.....?
Pretty pink toe nails.
hi christmas red lucky u
Something light and natural like Essie Allure.
Yellow!
I just like Asian women rubbing me.
dark burgandy, i use that color alot around christmas time
make them a french pedicure... they are cute.
go green for the holidays!
If you you don't like red I would look at your skin color dark tan do blue lighter do a green
Get the French Manicure look with some bling... it goes with more outfits and shoes.
Get a French Pedicure. I love 'em!
Yes, I love pedicures ! Why not yellow, with black dots ??
How about red.
Nothing beats those little Asian women!
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