Ursula's Nail Salon

One of the biggest nail myths is that ‘nails need to breathe’. Nails are made up of several layers of dead, compacted cells and do not have the capability to breathe or absorb oxygen into the nail plate. All the nutrients that the nail needs are absorbed through the bloodstream and not from any outside elements.

Another common myth is that enhancements should be soaked off occasionally to ‘give them a break’. Nothing is gained by removing nail enhancements for a few weeks or months before reapplying them. Since the nails do not need to ‘breathe’, no benefit is gained by waiting to reapply nail enhancements, which includes nail polish. Nor does it make sense to assume the nails only need to breathe every once in a while.

Providing the nail technician is performing correct and professional procedures, along with using good quality products, there is no need to remove enhancements.

I’ve had clients in the past claiming that previous enhancements have ruined their nails – yet when questioned, it turns out they had picked them off! Any damage to the natural nail is usually the result of improper application or removal, overly aggressive filing or client abuse such as picking or biting. When both Acrylic and Gel enhancements are applied, maintained and removed correctly, no damage should occur.

Improper removal of nail enhancements is a major cause for natural nail damage as these are not gentle or correct techniques. When the nail is picked, prised or pulled off, it will rip up layers of the natural nail plate. You must ensure that your client returns for correct removal from you and if they really cannot get to you, you must provide them with correct and professional instructions for safe removal to prevent them from damaging their nails.

Please share this with all your nail loving friends and also the friends that believe nail products destroy your nails.
We are referring to safe EMA acrylics not MMA.

A few new gel nail polish colours for you ladies! 💅

Wishing all my fabulous clients a very Merry Christmas & many cheers for a Happy New Year! Thankyou all again for your continued loyalty during 2013 & for being your wonderful selves, you make me love my job each & every day! May you enjoy this magical time of year with your family & friends! I'll be on holidays until the 6th of January & look forward to seeing your beautiful faces in 2014!! Much love # # #

Quick cuticle refill & some silver foil!

Fresh new nails for Carmel Mccawley -Aqua Lake with custom Blue & Silver fizz glitter acrylic!

Wants to thank all my fabulous clients & friends for another wonderful year! Wishing you & yours a magical Xmas with much love from me & mine! Looking forward to doing your nails & seeing you all in 2013! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! # # #

Just wanting to say a very big Thankyou to all my wonderfully loyal clients & just a reminder that I have now extended my working hours & am currently taking on new clients if you could please recommend me to your family & friends!! # # #

There is a first time for everything....this is the only time I have ever had RED acrylic on my own nails since I started having acrylic nails over 14years ago (although I couldn't do it without a bit of pink too)...lol!

One of my English clients Jane with her Union Jack Nails to celebrate the London 2012 Olympics, all Hand Painted!!