An Essex Wedding - Mar/Apr 2017 (Issue 79)

For more information, visit margaretdabbs.co.uk Treatment Foot Oil as it can give a good seven days more longevity to any manicure or pedicure as it conditions and treats the nails, instantly re-hydrates the cuticles, illuminates the skin and it brightens the polish without dulling the colour at all. If you paint your own nails it’s really important to seal the edges with the nail polish as well to prevent chipping. Why do my nails get to a certain length and break? Much will depend on the strength of the nail – if they’re weak then as they grow they are more readily exposed and more likely to break. Use our Nourishing Nail & Cuticle Serum; you’ll be amazed at the difference. I dream of long, elegant nails but don’t know where to start. How can I make them grow? ♥ Use a good-quality crystal nail file to prevent any splitting or breakage ♥ Keep nails hydrated by using our Nourishing Nail & Cuticle Serum ♥ Try and have some paint-free days – it’s good to have a rest from nail polish ♥ Drink plenty of water and follow a healthy, balanced diet to ensure your skin and nails are getting the nutrients they need How can I make the most of my manicure and make my nail varnish last? Choose a pale colour as this will help to extend the life of your mani, and use a polish free from harsh chemicals such as formaldehyde, toluene and DBP, which damage, dehydrate and cause discolouration. I’d also recommend you use a decent nail and cuticle serum and always keep a crystal nail file handy so that you can smooth out any snags. What can I do if I accidently cut or catch my cuticles? Cuticles should be kept moisturised to keep them soft and slow the build up of tissue in the process. It’s better to push them back and never to cut fresh cuticles if you can avoid it. How do I prevent the hard skin on my feet? Ill-fitting shoes are the most common cause of hard skin, so I’d advise you invest in a good-quality foot file. Everyone should have the Margaret Dabbs London award-winning Professional Foot File. It’s strong, has a long handle for ease of use, and removes skin safely, finely and evenly, and, if used on dry skin, will give long-lasting results. Ideally use this once a week and follow with the Intensive Hydrating Foot Lotion, which is formulated to slow hard skin build up. These two products together are used in all our professional pedicure treatments and are results driven. Why do I keep getting corns or bunions? Bunions form from the deviated big toe, which can be a result of poor footwear or hereditary issues of the joint. If the bunions protrude and are rubbed by footwear a corn can appear. The pressure of pressing or rubbing needs to be removed to stop this happening. What five products would you recommend? ♥ Intensive Hydrating Foot Lotion ♥ Hygiene Cream ♥ Professional Foot File ♥ Crystal Nail File ♥ Anti Ageing Hand Serum What key things do you wish clients knew before they enjoyed a mani or pedi? ♥ Pedicure treatments should always be started on dry skin – no exceptions. This is a new concept to most people but when you consider the reasons why, it makes perfect sense – wet skin masks the areas to be treated – so you cannot see the dry skin areas as well. Water softens the tissues, so if you’re prone to cracked heels this will increase the risk and using a foot file won’t remove the skin as well and is more likely to actually tear it. ♥ One of the biggest beauty concerns at the moment is the way hands give away our age, and yet people are having gel nails applied weekly, which utilise ultraviolet treatment lamps that age and damage the skin. The best thing to do is avoid gel manicures altogether and opt for treatment- enriched nail colour range such as The Margaret Dabbs London Intensive Anti- ageing Hand Serum. This was formulated to reduce the visible signs of ageing of the hands, improve the appearance and quality of the skin, reducing age spots and creating an even skin tone. I’ve noticed more of my male friends and my fiancé have become more beauty conscious. Why do you think the male market is growing? From day one a huge proportion of our client base has been male and this number is consistently growing. I think the grooming industry has changed a lot in the time I’ve been looking after feet – men are becoming savvier, better informed and want instant results. They’re beginning to pay more attention to their health and appearance and now understand the longer-term benefits of treatments such as our Medical Pedicure. Our clinics have always been a comfortable environment for men and the podiatry treatments we offer are carried out in private rooms so our clients feel completely relaxed. What’s the difference between a male and female treatment? At Margaret Dabbs London we fuse together the best of medical and beauty to produce a range of effective, results-driven yet luxurious treatments and products for both men and women, who enjoy and benefit from what we do equally. The only significant difference between the treatments would be that women love to beautify their nails with our polish collection! Whoever the client our philosophy is simple – your hands and feet are very important to your look and wellbeing and we give to them the respect you and they deserve. ♥ 103 CELEBRITY INTERVIEW