Spring is just around the corner...

If you paint them, they will come...... :)

Nail Talk Radio

Check out this fantastic program! Airs Monday nights at 7 PM Pacific/9 PM Central

http://nailtalkradio.ning.com/

Bio Sculpture Gel Nails in Toronto

I've had many queries about Bio Sculpture Nails and salons offering the service in Toronto lately and so as per the request of inquiring minds, here is a reputable salon that I have come across...

http://www.uppervillagespa.com/services/Hand_NailCare.html

MINX-Mas Nails

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X-Mas Nail Art

Hey, I never said I was a photographer! Here are some of my Holiday designs for your viewing pleasure :D

Celebrity Nails

Gaga's Stiletto Nails

Mirror ball Nails

Sparkled and Bejeweled

Happy Fingers

Domino Effect

My Fav T.O Salons

Hello Readers!

It's been a while, but I'm back and throughout my hiatus, I have done some sleuthing to bring you my personal reviews on some of my fav spots in T.O...

I made some anonymous visits to scope out the best of what these salons have to offer so I can better direct my clients to receive services which I may not be able to provide, and if I can't provide, you can be sure I know someone who can!

Number One for Nail Designs (besides myself, of course, hehe) is Heartbreaker, located at 889 Dundas St. West. Their hours of operation are: Tuesday to Friday 12-8 Pm and Saturday 10-6 Pm. They are also available Sunday and Monday, by appointment only.
They are famously known for offering Minx designs as well as hand and foot care, excluding nail enhancements. In addition to these moderately priced procedures, they also offer make up and eyelash applications as well as a full range of waxing services. This is a definite hot spot for the "trendy" individual. And while your at it, why not get your hair did? Heartbreaker is conveniently located next to it's big sister, Barberella (891 Dundas St. W.) which offers complete Hair Styling services.

Heartbreakersalon

Barberella



For pristine Nail Enhancements and Spa procedures, I recommend Lux Spa, located at 25 Bellair St. in the heart of Yorkville. They offer one of my favorite lines, SpaRitual, which is vegan friendly and free of harmful Formaldehyde and Tuolene. SpaRitual polish handles were actually designed by Ferrari for the best possible ergonomic feel to optimize performance. Painting nails with this line is just like what I imagine driving a Ferrari would be: fast, precise, and luxurious!

They offer a full range of decadence for him and her and are definitely worth the splurge. You can feel better about spending your hard earned dollars knowing that at Lux, they practice the highest level of sanitation, keeping your safety in mind 100% percent of the way.

For a full review of prices and services, check out their site : www.lux-spa.com

You may also want to consider these fabulous indulgences as a gift idea? Both establishments offer gift certificates ;)

This is an ongoing "investigation" so expect more reviews to come!

Nail Art

What Distinguishes US from THEM?

Something has got to give...

As a Nail Professional, who takes the health and safety of others as seriously as that of my family, friends, and my own, it is hard for me to sit idly by and watch as the safety of hundreds of unassuming nail aficionado's is disregarded on a daily basis.

It would astonish most to know that the only thing standing between you and a potentially life threatening condition is a matter of cents. That's right! It costs less than $1 to provide a client with a clean emery board, block buffer, and Electric File band, and yet somehow, they are still being re-used.

In knowing now what I didn't know then, it amazes me to think that in someone else's eyes, my well being isn't worth a dollar. Sure, some salons will offer you your own kit, but what good does that do when it's already been exposed to contamination in an uncleanly environment?

There is currently no official licensing by which to govern the Nail Industry in Ontario. Salons are subject to safety inspections, but with one inspector per one thousand salons, serious infractions are being overlooked and offenders are slipping through the cracks.

This is extremely alarming and leaves ample room for unqualified and uneducated "technicians" to perform services on those who would assume that they are in a safe environment, with a skilled professional.

Something has to distinguish us from them and so I feel it is my duty to keep my clients and readers informed about these dangers until one day, they can safely enter all salons knowing they are clean and regulated.

If you feel that you have the right to receive safe and ethical services, please join me in the crusade for awareness and change by contacting your MPP and/or Toronto Public Health.

Your voice today means safer services for tomorrow ;)

Nail Art

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