Pinnacle Peak Rises to the Top
One of life’s great little luxuries is a weekly manicure. I know because I have been getting one for the past 12 years (that was when I was told as the CEO of a nail company you should get your nails done).
Truth is, you look at your hands way more than your hair, yet hand care costs significantly less than hair care so good looking hands should be a priority.
When you get a weekly manicure, you notice other peoples hands and nails. Let’s face it; with all the talk about metrosexuals, there still aren’t a whole lot of guys that would even consider getting a manicure. I can see the Miller Lite ad now with a guy at a salon drinking a brewski with one perfectly manicured hand wrapped around the bottle. Not!
Once you get into the routine, it’s tough to get out. When I miss a week, my nails start talking to me. The pterygium starts growing like a weed with no relief in sight.
After years of getting a manicure, I will share with you a couple of secrets for keeping nails looking good for an entire week compliments of my nail tech, Tish.
After filing the nail, lightly buff the nail with a fine sanding block. This allows the treatment products to adhere to the nail plate.
Use a nail dehydrator (I use Pinnacle Adhere) which removes all oils and contaminants. I then use Pinnacle Peak, a perfectly remarkable nail strengthener and then top it off with Pinnacle Glacier quick dry top coat.
The final secret is the dab of Avoplex oil (I love the new Cuticle Oil to Go applicator) on each cuticle.
So let’s make next week "Support the Nail Industry" week by getting a manicure. It will make your holiday weekend that much better.
Happy Thursday!
August 21st, 2008 at 10:50 am
I have to say, and I’m even ashamed…..I’ve never had one!!!!
It’s not even that I don’t want one, or don’t care because I do…a lot!!
I just don’t do things like that for myself…I think I might feel guilty….silly huh? But I’ll have to try it…..
August 21st, 2008 at 10:52 am
A customer said to me the other day, “The first thing I notice on a man is his hands, then his shoes. Everything in between, we can work on.”
August 21st, 2008 at 12:15 pm
My favorite is Pinnacle Ice over my pink and whites (when I have them). The shine is amazing. I’ve purchase bottles to give to my nail tech, because I refuse to use anything else. When the shine isn’t shiney enough for me, I cleanse my nails with an alcohol wipe and apply a new coat. It dries instantly and I’m good to go. No gel or UV top coat can beat it!!!
August 21st, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Everytime I’ve had a manicure I am never impressed at all!
I wish I was b/c I would keep going back, but I’m always unhappy with the outcome. Maybe I’m just going to the wrong places & people.
If you have a favorite place you go and love your nails afterwards, let me know. I would love to check it out
August 21st, 2008 at 3:28 pm
I used to get my nails done every 2 weeks. I had acrylics. I’ve been natural for almost a year now. So I guess that tells you how long it’s been since I’ve had a mani….bad, I know! I think I may have to treat myself here soon. Good idea LG! Thanks!
August 21st, 2008 at 5:13 pm
I love getting mani’s. But when you work in the store, they get messed up really fast. Either from cleaning or receieving transfers. So, I usually only get them when I have something important to go to or when Im having a bad day. They help so much
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:50 pm
There is nothing better then getting a mani/ pedi! I think I will treat myself this week:)
Clean hands and good shoes are a must. I do make a habit at looking at poeples feet. Most of the time it will gross me out!
Have a great weekend!