Nails by Melanie Jane & Beauty

Good morning everyone, I would like to give an update for anyone interested.

I am very saddened to say that I will not be reopening due to my medical condition (however I am going to start trying to post videos on nail art and tips and tricks for anyone interested.) So if there is anything particular you would like to see please comment down below.

UPDATE ON MY CONDITION
For those who do not know, I have degenerative disc disease and this has caused my L5 S1 to disintegrate so much that my nerve in my left leg is damaged causing drop foot. Unlike my previous surgery where I had a bit of disc removed from the right side this time it is not as simple.

I am no longer having surgery as there are to many risk factors involved due to the operation needing to be performed through my stomach. Even if the surgery was a success, it won't fix my foot drop, pain or nerve damage. The only options were for a disc replacement or a fusion which neither will help what damage has already been caused to my nerve and leg. I will be facing surgery in the future as the other disc above wears away over time and that is when I will be looking at fusion and discs being replaced.

My options now are to try and keep my muscles strong in my leg as the receptors are still responding which is great news. Keeping the muscle strong will prevent further foot drop and damage at this point of time. This unfortunately only gives me a slim chance that it will improve slightly enough to gain more lift in my leg.

So if you have already come across me on my trusty walker then this is the reason you will see me with one.

In no way is this post to attract any form of sympathy, such is life.
Have a great day everyone.

Hi everyone,

Sorry I haven't been active.
Just an update for those who are interested. I have now managed to complete all my tests in regards to my medical condition and I get to see the surgeon on the 30th of January. Please cross your fingers for me that we get a surgery date 🥰

Due to my medical condition I am sad to announce that I will be temporarily closing until I am able to work again. This is an extremely hard decision for me but I am physically unable to do my job anymore.

Today with great sadness I am letting everyone know I will be TEMPORARILY CLOSED. This is due to my medical condition and I am no longer able to do what I love at this current time.

All services include FREE NAIL ART & 2 free repairs. http://nailsbymelaniejane.square.site

6. Myth: Yellow nails are cause for concern.

Mostly false. “Nail yellowing this is most often caused by wearing a highly pigmented or dark colored nail polish. One of the best ways to prevent yellowing is to wear a good basecoat to prevent polish from bleeding into the nail plate.

We would still recommend not keeping on the same shade for more than two weeks at a time, as the polish can gradually soak into the top layers of your nails and dry them out.)

If you don’t wear polish regularly and are still noticing that your nails are yellowing—or there are accompanying symptoms like a thickening or crumbling of your nails—then it could be a fungal infection or an underlying condition. A dermatologist can help you determine the cause and figure out a treatment.

5. Myth: Nails need to breathe sometimes.

False. “By the time you can see your nails, they are already dead

(Meaning they aren’t living, breathing things.) “Nails grow from your nailbed and get any required nutrients including oxygen from your bloodstream, not the air around you, so it doesn’t matter if you have nail polish on or not, The real reasons for taking an occasional mani break have more to do with giving them a “breather” from repeat rounds of polish, harsh remover and any artificial glue, if you’re partial to extensions or acrylics, which can dry out your nails especially when worn consecutively for weeks at a time.

4. Myth: White spots on your nails are due to a calcium deficiency.

False. “The white spots on nails are called leukonychia and are often falsely thought to be caused by a calcium deficiency. The most likely cause is minor nail trauma when the nail plate is damaged from everyday bumps and bangs,

The best thing to do here is to simply wait until the marks grow out with the rest of your nails

3. Myth: You should always soak your nails before a manicure.

False. “Water actually dehydrates nails and temporarily expands the nail beds, which causes any polish you apply to lift and chip faster,

So, the next time you paint your nails or visit a salon, skip the soak.