FALL NAIL CARE

One of the best ways to express your love for the fall is to dive into the array of Autumn​​ nail polish colors. Orange, green or brown can shine differently when you go with fun trendy nail polish. The leaves on the trees are changing and here we come with deep teal, forest green, gothic white, dusty red, or milk chocolate! I also like to make sure my nails are a part of my new fall beauty routine.​​ Just like our skin is affected by colder weather, so are our nails. Thick lotion or oils is my go-to, to save my nails from getting brittle or breaking.​​

As much as I love to experiment with fun nail colors in the fall, I always let my nails breathe and recover from my obsession with nail polish. Just a few days of rest can do the trick and do not forget to moisturize the nails during these breaks.

Considering all the changes from the outside (temperature and humidity level) we might want to give ourselves some help from within. There are so many good foods full of calcium, iron, and antioxidants for nail strength and growth. Make sure to include dark, leafy greens, like spinach, broccoli, kale, and collard greens in your diet. And no matter the weather we are ready to shine!

CORPORATE LOVE

There are many ways for companies to show their employee appreciation: half days, meals, a bonus, a trip and a day off. another effective way is a spa event. For many years we have been providing spa services for company events and it is a definite crowd pleaser. It is amazing how much a brief service like a 10-minute chair massage, mini-facial or a manicure can make such a difference. It is always appreciated and a very affordable way to show a lot of love.

TIPS FOR TIPS

The peak season for manicures and pedicures is around the corner.  When getting your nails done, it is important to follow care procedures in and out of the salon.  Here are a few recommended guidelines for more beautiful, healthy nails.

• Keep your Cuticles!! It may seem strange to ask your manicurist to not cut your cuticles, but many expert dermatologists advise against removing them.  Cuticles are natural barriers to fungus and bacteria.  If cut, you will risk exposing fingers to infection.  Pushing cuticles back is your best option, so make sure your service provider knows to do this once he or she begins.  

• Studies have shown that vitamin B7, also known as biotin, prevents brittle nails and increases nail thickness.  Foods such as green peas, oats, soybeans, walnuts, brown rice, and sunflower seeds are rich in B7.  

• Avoid harsh chemicals like acetone based polish remover.  Acetone strips nails, causing them to become brittle.  Nail polish with formaldehyde and toluene are also toxic for nails.

• Moisturize your nails with petroleum jelly, cuticle cream, or vitamin E oil. 

• Avoid Nail hardeners. Many of these products are not proven to strengthen nails and, in fact, have been shown to cause more damage than good. 

•  Make sure your nail salon follows standard protocols for disinfecting tools and chairs.  Good technicians always take tools out of disinfectant jars, as opposed to drawers.  

EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION EVENT FOR NOVO NORDISK

One of the best employee appreciation events is to offer a day of massage!  Novo Nordisk recently asked Primp Events to reward their employees with a corporate spa day designed especially for them.  We handled every detail from scheduling to fluffy robes to make sure that each employee was relaxed and rejuvenated. 

PrimpEvents handles every detail for corporate wellness and appreciation days.

Everyone was greeted by our amazing professional staff who efficiently handled the check in process.  With healthy snacks available, they were immersed in the calming atmosphere, treated to organic massage oils, and the best massage therapists in NYC.  We focused on the details so the Novo Nordisk employees could enjoy their day of relaxation.  

Our massage therapists have the experience and talent to make all your worries melt away.