A+ Nails

We’re open again on Mother’s Day weekend. Safety is always our first priority. We’re utilizing glass shield for all pedicure chairs and manicure tables to protect everyone. Also, everyone including our nail technicians will be required to wear mask before, during and after any service.

We hope you're safe and well at home. Take care! - From Steven & Tracy.

If you're wondering how to dress up your nail for your Valentine's Day, here are some ideas... Please stop by and ask for an additional 10% off any artificial nail service from now until Feb 9th, 2017. And yes, it's for our Facebook customers who mention this post.

Cannot find your color? We have 400 Nexgen colors to choose from...

Are you ready for the Fall season? Or you just need some idea for a set of nails for your Halloween party? These are some suggestions:

It is difficult to say how fast the nail plate grows, since many factors affect the growth rate. For example, the nail plates on each finger grow at different rates. Nail plates grow slower at night and slowest during the winter. The rates shown in the accompanying image are “typical”. Normally, it will require five to six months to completely replace the entire finger nail plate. Toenails take about a year or longer to replace. The left thumbnail usually grows slightly faster than the right. The middle fingernail plate grows the fastest followed by the pointer and ring finger, which grow at about the same rate. The thumb is the next slowest, but the slowest of all is the little finger. As a rule, the longer the finger the faster the nail plate will grow.

Here are some interesting nail growth facts:

• Nail plates grow about 20% faster in the summer.

• Normally men's nail plates grow faster than women, especially on the dominant hand.

• Nail plates grow fastest during pregnancy.

• Nail plate growth increases by about 3 1/2% between the 4th and 8th month of pregnancy.

• From the ninth month until after delivery, nail growth rate increases by a whopping 20%.

• Age also affects the growth rate. Growth peaks between the ages of 10-14 years and slowly declines after age 20.

• Nail biting, accidental damage or loss causes nail plates to grow faster.

• Many factors cause slow growth of nail plates, i.e. being immobilized or paralyzed, poor circulation, malnutrition, lactation, serious infections, psoriasis, and certain medications.

Nothing you can eat will make healthy nail plates become stronger than normal. But, poor nutrition can certainly make them weaker! There are many scientific studies showing malnutrition and severe dieting makes the nail plates grow thin and/or weak. Poor nutrition may also contribute to nail plate splitting. Poor nutrition can also dramatically slow nail growth. It can also affect hair growth (and other parts of the body), as well. One well-known myth says calcium makes nails stronger. Studies show that the natural nail plate contains less than 0.1% calcium. It is extremely unlikely that calcium is important to maintaining healthy nail plates. Eating calcium rich foods such as gelatin or taking calcium supplements more than likely does nothing positive for the nail plate, either. Applying products containing calcium to the top surface of the nail plate is even less likely to have a positive benefit.

To date, no conclusive scientific studies have linked vitamin supplements or special foods to faster growth of healthy nails. Studies on horses and sheep have found nutritional links to hoof and wool growth, but these are quite different from human fingernails. Each of these is keratin, but so are a bird’s feather and a rhino’s horn. There is no firm proof that any of these substances work in humans. Someday science will develop a true nail growth formula. But, when they do… it will be big news in the medical world and will be reported in a prestigious medical journal. You won’t first hear about this new “miracle product” in the tabloids or on a TV shopping network. Personally, I think it’s just a matter of time before science learns to regulate the growth of the nail plate. Until then, good nutrition is a great way to maintain normal nail health. Eating right and exercising regularly will keep your entire body healthy, including your nails. Neither the latest secrets of the stars fads, nor vitamin supplements will make your nails as healthy as eating right and getting plenty of exercise. That’s the best nail beauty secret known. Cosmetic creams, oils and lotions that say they are “nail growth accelerators" are making false and misleading claims. It is illegal to make such statements about any cosmetic! No cosmetic product may claim that it changes or alters any function in the body. Cosmetics are designed for beautifying only. Cosmetics don’t heal- only FDA approved, medical drugs can legally make these types of claims. To be clear, a nail coating that protects the nail plate and prevents it from breaking can certainly help the plate grow “longer”, but they cannot make the nail plate grow “faster”.

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Excerpt Taken from Doug Schoon’s book, “Nail Structure and Product Chemistry”, 2nd Edition.

We wish you have a safe and happy July 4th.

This summer, you need to have beautiful, well-pedicured feet so you can flaunt them in the beach. Apart from having a cute sandal or slippers, the best thing that can complete your look is a set of lovely toenails. Here are some pretty and elegant manicure and pedicure designs you can get so you could confidently say that you're ready for spring time...

Hey football fans....

We have several design for your nails for your Superbowl party. Whether you're a fan of Seahawk, New England Patriots, Cowboys.... It doesn't matter.

Want a design for your Valentine's Day? We have a hug selection of hearts for your loving nails. We can design with powder, polish, shellac... You name it.
Photo 1: design is done by Shellac
Photo 2: 3D design using powder
Photo 3-5: polish design

NexGen is now available!

Acrylics and gels can cause weak, brittle nails and even promote the growth of fungus. NEXGENAILS are water resistant, yet they allow natural nails to breathe, enabling them to grown long and strong.

Nexgen product benefits:
- Odor free.
- No damage to nail.
- Look, work and feel natural.
- Healthy for your real nail by adding calcium & vitamin E.

Pedicure in winter?

Having beautifully polished toe-nails is a summer must have for most women, however, just because the weather will soon mean ditching the flip-flops for a nice pair of boots, it shouldn’t mean neglecting your feet until Spring.

Keep enjoying the benefits of monthly pedicures all winter long to keep your feet in optimal condition. If you don’t feel like braving the colder weather with exposed feet, skip the polish and opt for nails that are buffed to a natural shine. More than that, without the application of polish, your technician will have a few extra minutes for slightly longer massage. That’s a little bonus that our male clients have been enjoying for years.

Regular pedicures during the winter months are essential to maintaining the overall health of your feet. Your nail technician has a trained eye to see any potential problems related to your feet. If you hide your feet away for months on end, you could be missing out on spotting a potential problem that could adversely affect the health of your feet. This could be anything from spotting a developing bunion or a mole on the bottom of your foot you might not be able to see. While a nail technician is not a medical diagnostician, when we see potential problems, we refer our clients to doctors when necessary.

Did you know that cutting your toenails too short can lead to problems such as ingrown nails and infection? Your nail technician has a better point of view to ensure that toenails are clipped and filed short enough for your comfort, but long enough to keep the protective seal between your nail and the nail bed underneath it. Breaking that seal (in technical terms, this is called the hypnonychium) can allow bacteria and dirt into the nail bed which can lead to infection. Allow our trained experts to care for your feet.

In addition to maintaining the physical health of your feet and legs, pedicures can provide total body relaxation. All of our pedicures at A+ Nails end with a calf and foot massage. Massage has been proven to increase circulation and improve the emotional well being of the the recipient. What better way to unwind after a stressful week at work than with a warm water soak (especially delightful after that puddle of slush you just stepped in) and a trained technician expertly caring for your tired feet and legs? Our new pipeless tubs ensure safety and cleanliness for your peace of mind. A small fan circulates the air in the water to create movement, but there are no traditional jets. The only pipe is to drain the tub, which is cleaner and safer for you.

Enjoy the benefits of pedicures all winter long at A+ Nails at Tom Thumb's shopping center. When that first nice day of warm weather arrives in Spring, you’ll be flip flop ready and confident to show off the feet you’ve been caring for.