I went in for a manicure for the first time in my life. Nothing fancy, no gels, acrylics, or anything of that nature. First, a little backstory... you see, my problem is I have the unfortunate habit o... Read More
I went in for a manicure for the first time in my life. Nothing fancy, no gels, acrylics, or anything of that nature. First, a little backstory... you see, my problem is I have the unfortunate habit of picking the skin around my nails, and sometimes picking/tearing the nails themselves. I am trying to resolve this habit, but it's a work in progress. The state of my cuticles also wasn't great. Β Still, in light of the fact that I have made some strides in keeping this habit in check, I decided to have my nails professionally cared for. I also hope that having my fingers look nice will help keep me from yanking at my skin. In any case, my biggest concern going in was that it was going to hurt or be very unpleasant. I'm glad to report that I felt no pain, and felt mild, momentary discomfort once. My manicurist worked with diligence and precision, taking care at each step to make sure everything would be done impeccably and painlessly! Also, I don't know if this is common practice with manicures, but I liked the part with exfoliation and moisturizing of my hands. I have attached before and after photos so you can judge for yourself. However, when you view the attached photos, please be advised that not all damage from my unfortunate habit can be repaired with a manicure, which explains the slightly inconsistent nail length and imperfect skin. Overall, while a manicure may not be a common indulgence for me, should I need to have my fingers cleaned up, I will not hesitate to come here again. Read Less