There are
nail salons everywhere these days. You can find one in almost every strip mall in every city and small town. Most nail salons offer only a basic manicure. Even their deluxe services usually don't include special treatments for your hands.
The skin on your hands is exposed to whether, harsh chemicals and sunlight everyday. Without special care it can become dry and cracked and age before it's time.
Spa manicures offer much more than nail salons. They care not only for your nails, but for your cuticles and skin as well. Healthy nails start with health cuticles so a really good manicure should address the condition of the entire hand, not just the nails.
Nail salons cannot compete with manicure services provided by a
day spa.
A spa manicure often offers a warm paraffin treatment. The oils in paraffin penetrate your skin making it softer and smoother. When the paraffin cools it is peeled off and dead skin is removed with it. The skin of your hands is supple and soft.
Lotion is massaged into the hands and forearms for additional nourishment for your skin. Your cosmetologist may suggest products or practices to help keep your hands healthy.
In addition to the skin care, standard nail care is part of the salon package. If you have problem nails, your cosmetologist will discuss way to correct the problems. Unlike nail salons, spas don't smell like harsh chemicals and they avoid the use of harsh fluorescent lighting which keeps clients from relaxing and enjoying the experience.
Massage is an important component of the spa manicure. It is also important in pedicures and facials. Massage stimulates circulation while it promotes relaxation. Better circulation carries nutrients to the hand and feet improving the skin. When you have a spa facial, the massage brings the blood up near the surface of the skin, giving you face a fresh, lovely glow.
Medical professionals are beginning to recognize the therapeutic effects of massage. The benefits are both physical and psychological. Whether you have a full body massage or simply a facial or hand massage it will benefit your overall feeling of well being.
Nothing compares to a professional massage and most day spas offer massage services. To find out more about the massage services, you will need to contact the particular spa. There are many types of massage developed by different cultures over time. The beneficial effects of massage are recognized in holistic medicine. The fact the massage is practiced in many cultures is an indication that it has proven useful in healing.
If you don't have the time to spend a full day at the spa and enjoy all the therapies they have to offer, at least have your next manicure and pedicure at a day spa instead of a
nail salon. Find out what you have been missing and enjoy the comforts of the mini massage. Maybe you can even make the time for a facial. You'll be glad you did.
