Not all gel polish services are the same

How many of you have experienced Shellac? Or Gelish? Gel polish manicures are becoming increasing popular. In fact, it has been two years since I have used traditional polish for a manicure! When done properly, a gel manicure can last up to 4 weeks! Of course this depends mostly on the wearer; however I just had a client that went 3 months!

Here are a few things that can prohibit you from getting the most out of your gel manicure, and most of them are not in your control. They are in the control of your manicurists, and probably not much you can do about it, except find someone who knows what they are doing!

First thing you should find out is if a LED lamp is being used. Yes, a traditional UV lamp works and will give you the same results, but is the product being cured for the full 2 minutes? And do you really want to sit there longer than you have to? A LED lamp will give you a strong and fast cure, in most cases, 30 seconds. Yes, seconds!

Another common problem is not properly preparing the nail plate. Again, this is not in your control and without training it is difficult to know what exactly is being done to the nail plate. Just know that if you are experiencing "lifting" ( where the products seems to just peel off the nail) that this means the nail plate was not correctly prepared for the product. Also, when the nail is not prepped right, this can lead to bacterial infections commonly known as the "greenies".

Something that is in your control and is a common problem is hand placement in the lamp. Be sure that your fingers are flat, and remain flat during the curing process. Make sure that all the fingers are in direct exposure of the light, especially the thumbs. Depending on the lamp model, it is generally better to sure the thumbs separately from the other fingers.

Lastly, the best deal in town may not be providing you with the best quality service. The right products play a large role in the final results. Here at Digits and Derma, I have over 30 colors of Gelish, and 18 colors of the new OPI gel colors! I personally prefer OPI to any other brand. I have different brands to choose from, and OPI is by far my favorite.

Hope this helps and as always I look forward to your phone call!

See you soon,

-Kym

Ringing in the New Year

I hope everyone had a joyous Holiday! I wanted to start ringing in the New Year with some skin care specials. All body sugaring hair removal services are 20% off. Also, all facials are 20% off too! Just mention you saw the special on my blog!!

A few things to look forward to in the New Year. I will have the ENTIRE collection of the OPI gel lacquer when it gets released! Probably in January. Also, I will be taking the permanent make up courses in the spring. So if you are wanting permanent make up, I will have specials so keep checking back and I will keep you posted!!

Happy New Year!
-Kym

Spooky October Specials

The weather is starting to cool down, and in an effort to help your skin adjust to the cooler weather, I am offering a 15% discount on ANY facial for this month. Just mention my spooky special. Also, you are cordially invited to my Dermalogica Event on Friday October 21st at 5:00! There will be wine, cheese, and appetizers. There will be a live demonstration to help with your at home regime and answer any questions or concerns you may have. Door prizes will also be given away! Also, all products, including Clarisonic will be discounted 15%! Hope you can make it, we will be upstairs in room 206, see you then!

New OPI Gel Color!

I am pleased and excited to announce that OPI has finally boarded the band wagon and created a gel polish that features all the popular OPI colors that you have grown accustom to over the years! I don't have an exact release date, but you can rest assured that I will get it as soon as it becomes available! Some of the popular favorites include: I'm not really a waitress, bogota blackberry,lincoln park after dark, just to name a few.

Also, until August 31, you can get a new set of eyelash extensions for $100! If your schedule is too busy to book an appointment now, you can purchase a gift certificate to lock that price, and redeem it at your convenience. Call me for more information.

Thanks!
-Kym

Back to School

It is that time of year again, and it is hard to believe that the year is more than half over. Next, the weather will cool down and the leaves will begin to change color. I am offering for the month of August, a special on eyelash extensions. You can get a new set of silk lashes for $130 (plus tax). This offer is only good for appointments that are paid for during the month of August. If your schedule is busy this month, then you are welcome to purchase a gift certificate at this price and redeem it at a later date. As you may know, I have been doing lashes for 6 years, continuously. I have a large selection of sizes and colors to choose from. I serve long standing clients that travel from Santa Fe, Espanola, and Taos. So, if you are looking for an excuse to try the lashes out, now is the time! This offer will save you $25 and you can have someone with experience do them. Please feel free to call me with any questions you may have, or to book your appointment. See you next month.

-Kym

July Announcements

I recently attended training in Las Vegas, NV, and I was fortunate to bring home some amazing goodies! I brought back a heavy duty facial steamer. It more than gets the job done. I also got a BT Analyzer, which allows me to measure the hydration levels in your skin, so that I can better prescribe products to suit your skin's needs. Now available are: Kiss Me mascara by Blinc, glitter body art, glitter eyeliner applications, and glitter eyeliner for at home use soon to follow, new LED gel lamp, 9 new Gelish colors, a dozen new nail candies for imbedding, and The entire Clean Start line by Dermalogica!

Kiss Me mascara by Blinc is by far the best mascara I have ever used. It is a water based mascara that acts like a waterproof one. It does not smear or smudge, and you can say good-bye to those raccoon eyes! It comes off with warm water and gently roll between your fingers and voila! Off it comes in little tubes. I have also found that this mascara will hold the curl that you spend all morning trying to get perfect. Since this mascara is a water based it is safe to use with your eyelash extensions.

Keep cool and have a safe fun summer!
-Kym

New colors, new policy, new products

I have 15 new colors of gel polish! This is an addition to the 30 colors already available. I have Shellac, Gelish, and GP Cacee lines available. These are great for those of you tired of wasting your money on polish that just doesn't last on your fingers. The gel polish will last 2-3 weeks depending on your level of activity.

Also, Clarisonic Opal is now available. This is a great way to get serums and eye products deeper into the skin for better results. The Opal also helps stimulate the skin and increase circulation around the eye area.

*** I am sad to say that due to an increasing number of individuals not showing up and not contacting me to cancel their appointments, I am forced to REQUIRE a credit card deposit on all services for NEW CLIENTS. I understand that circumstances sometimes create a situation where one is unable to keep an appointment; however, too many have failed to notify me BEFORE their appointment and I end up wasting my time. This is inconsiderate and prohibits others from booking appointments. Hopefully, those of you that are serious about coming in for your scheduled appointment time, will not think of this policy as an inconvenience, but more of a good faith gesture that you will be there at the scheduled time. Thank you for your understanding.****

-Kym