Book your manicure in Edmonton with Dérmica. Delivering your service safely is always our first concern. Though rare, some medical conditions exist that may present individual harm from a manicure, or a risk of infecting others. This article discusses the contraindications that your Service Provider will be on the lookout for in preparation for your manicure.
Some conditions are contagious and require treatment before your Service Provider can proceed. Other conditions may require modification of service.
Cuts and Wounds
The fingers may be sensitive and inflamed, and in some cases infected. If possible, we will work around open cuts and proceed with caution when shaping and buffing the nails.
Hematomas
A spot of blood caused by injury to the nail bed. In severe cases drainage may be necessary. For the most part, this condition clears on its own by growing out. In mild cases, your Service Provider will proceed but will not buff the tops.
Warts
Warts are small benign growths that appear singularly or in clusters. They are commonly caused by the HPV virus. Warts are contagious, therefore, they must be treated in a clinic or with over the counter remedies before your manicure.
Untreated dermatitis
Conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed, dry, itchy, and rough may result in a service modification. The most common conditions are eczema and psoriasis. Your Service Provider will avoid affected areas.
Fungal infections
Bacterial or fungal infections of the tissue surrounding the nail are often infectious. Affected areas are inflamed and pus may be present. For that reason, you must have the condition treated prior to having your service.
Broken Bones on the hands
Some manicure steps require motor movements that may affect bone healing. As a result, broken bones must have healed prior to having your service.
Looking for nails on Whyte ave? Our classic manicure starts off with a warm nail bath. This helps to soften the cuticles and loosen the debris underneath the nail. After that, we perform cuticle work. This includes pushing back and trimming the excess cuticle.
Once the nail bed is clean, we cut and file the nails to your preferred shape. We finish the nail work by buffing the tops smooth to a shine. This helps to remove superficial stains and prepares the nail for a smooth polish application.
Once the cuticle and nail work is complete, we move on to the unwinding part of your manicure. Finger by finger, your hands are treated to a relaxing massage to relieve stress and promote blood flow. The cherry on top? A nice, warm paraffin wax application before or after your varnish (depending on the polish type you choose).
What is paraffin good for?
Paraffin is a warm wax that contains moisturizers. Additionally, it helps to push and melt the lotion/oil used during the massage deeper into the skin and into the cuticle area. It also temporarily alleviates arthritic joint pain by heating stiff joints. Bonus!
How long does a manicure typically last?
The length of time depends on a few different factors. On average you can expect your manicure to last about 3-5 weeks. Examples of factors that affect the longevity of your polish includes the type of polish chosen, oily nail beds, and a person’s lifestyle. For instance, people who work with their hands (ex. typing) or have their hands immersed in water often, will see shorter longevity. As far as cuticle growth, you may notice the cuticles start coming back around 3 weeks post manicure.
Home care
Its always good to use a nail brush at home every 2-3 days. A nail brush will provide exfoliation for your fingernails. Take the nail brush along the cuticle line and underneath to keep that overgrown pterygium at bay.
Using cuticle oil and hand moisturizers will help keep dryness and hangnails away.
Other tips
Try to wear gloves when doing dishes or other cleaning around the house. Many products contain alkaline ingredients that throw off your skin’s natural barrier function. Some products may strip away necessary moisture, or some may kill healthy bacteria on your hands.
As some of you may know, EyEnvy has been discontinued. Like many of you, we were disappointed to hear the news.
“Why would they stop making such a great product?”
However, we are pleased to announce we found a replacement that was worth the wait. Dérmica is a retailer of Adoreyes in Edmonton, AB. We carry ADOREYES PLUS Brow and Lash Serums in store and online. We offer free delivery Canada-wide on orders $125 and over. Curbside pick-up is available for Adoreyes in Edmonton, AB.
Adoreyes products are manufactured in Canada and are cruelty-free.
How does ADOREYES compare to EyEnvy?
If you have used EyEnvy, you know you get results in a certain amount of time. Your eyelashes looked amazing but once you stopped using the serum the decline was very fast. And although the instructions said to use it for a certain amount of time, many of us used it consistently because we wanted to keep that look!
On the other hand, Adoreyes works an all 3 stages.
During the baby stage (anagen), it helps by nourishing and actually increasing the shaft diameter. The foundation becomes stronger which means that the hair will be better anchored for less chance of falling out.
The active growth phase is called catagen. This is when you actually see the hair on the surface. This second phase is where you see the results with EyEnvy. However, with Adoreyes, there will be more budding because it was given an added boost in the first phase.
In the telogen phase, Adoreyes helps to slow the aging effects. Natural extracts prevent premature breakage and hair fall. The telogen phase is the longest your lash is ever going to be so you want keep it here the longest.
In conclusion, because Adoreyes works on all 3 stages you will always see lashes that are nourished and strong.
Mark your calendars, we have Canada Day specials going on JULY 1 & 2! The following specials are not valid with any other offer or promotion. No pre-purchasing.
30% off IPL Hair Removal
Our IPL Hair Removal treatment will deliver permanent results on any area of face and body, including male facial hair. Above all, razor burn, ingrown hairs, and embarrassing stubble will be a thing of the past!
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Free BOOST with Dermaplane
Add a boost to your dermaplaning service to amplify results. Peel boosts are classified as mild skin acids. BOOSTS are great for seasonal maintenance and anti-aging.
In addition, they can be used to pre-treat the skin before transitioning into stronger skin peels.
NOTE: Boost require 24-48 hours downtime.
Choose your Boost
👉Vitamin C
A great choice if your goal is to improve dull skin. Vitamin C provides protection. It scavenges and destroys reactive oxidizing (think ‘rusting’) agents and other free radicals.
👉AHA (10-20%)
This peel boost relieves dry skin. Similarly, it reduces fine lines and pigmentation. Ideal for dry or mature skin.
👉BHA (10-20%)
Used for treating active acne conditions, this peel boost cleanses and decongests compromised skin. Ideal for oily skin.
10% OFF Adoreyes Lash and Brow Growth Serum
See visible results in 4-6 weeks.
The only growth serum availbale on the market that acts on all 3 phases of the hair growth cycle!
ADOREYES Plus Lashes & Brows enhancing serums feature a high-performance Triple Peptide Complex technology to revitalize, thicken and strengthen eyelashes and eyebrows.
See full improvement in 3 months.
PEDI DOUBLES $125
Purchase a pedicure for you and a guest for $125. Services must be booked simultaneously.
Pedicure deals can be booked by phone only. Call us at (780) 885-7108 to book. In the event that we are unable to answer your call, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call as soon as possible.
How much does it cost to do Microblading in Edmonton?
The average microblading cost in Edmonton depends on the facility, the level of expertise of your service provider, and also any products/tools included in that service. A basic service can start at $250 but can go as high as $600.
Why does microblading cost so much?
When you decide to microblade your eyebrows, you are paying for the risk and expertise of the service provider. That technician is delivering a service that is high risk and depending on the province, requires higher insurance. This means that your technician has had a certain level of training and experience.
In addition to paying for risk and expertise, you are also paying for beauty that lasts for at least two years. Microblading is a semipermanent eyebrow procedure that can last up to 3 years. The longevity of your procedure comes down to the several factors.
Different “strokes” for different folks.
Not all brows were created equal. That is why we offer 3levels of microblading at Dérmica:
I: Provides up to 30% brow coverage. It is often selected when the goal is to increase the definition of your brow line, add density to thinning areas, fill small gaps and scars, or balance the overall brow shape.
II: Remodels your brow shape, balances highly uneven brows, fill-in gaps, scars, increases density and thickness in sparse brows. It provides an additional 60% brow coverage.
III: Restores your brows from tip-tip and top-bottom with a complete coverage of severely thinned brows or missing brows.
What is the difference between a corn and a plantar wart?
Plantar warts appear only on the sole of the foot. They are unique in that sense whereas other warts can transfer all over the body. Plantar warts usually appear in clusters. The main difference is that corns are not contagious. They are caused pressure. On the other hand, warts are caused by a virus. Moreover, they are contagious.
A good pre-indicator of a wart is the diversion in the natural print of the skin. Just like palms and fingerprints, feet have a unique set of ridges that make up the print of the skin. If you spot something that you think may be a wart, check for diversions on the ridges. The ridges on warts will completely grow around the wart.
Another way to test if you are dealing with a plantar wart is by squeezing the tissue around it. If it hurts, it is most likely a wart, otherwise it could just be a corn. It’s always best to check with your doctor.
Where do plantar warts come from?
A wart is a virus that is spread by touch and cross contamination (being exposed to it after someone has touched that surface). For instance, exposing broken skin to the virus will result in a wart.
Are plantar warts an STD?
No, they are strictly affect the sole of the foot.
What happens to a plantar wart if left untreated?
If left untreated, plantar warts will continue to grow through the sole of the foot and become very painful. They are easy to spread through touch or cross contamination. If the virus continues to get worse, it will start pulling nutrients from your body. In addition, it will start pulling blood supply from that area. All this leaves you vulnerable to other infections.
Treatment
If it is manageable with over the counter medications, you can get pads or ointments. However, medical intervention is required if warts spread out of control, the person is usually prescribed an antiviral oral medication and/or have them frozen off with liquid nitrogen which is painful on the foot.
Home tips to prevent Plantar’s Warts
👉Always wear sandals in a public space.
👉Don’t share socks or shoes.
👉Clean pedicures.
Can you get a pedicure if you have plantar’s warts?
In minor cases you can have a pedicure that is properly staged for prevention for cross contamination. If you wish to book a pedicure and you have plantar warts, please include a note on your booking.
