Please ensure you are booked in for gel or BIAB removal if required. Time will not be allocated and we may not have time for your full service if removal is not booked when required
For Margaret Dabbs Supreme Pedicure please wear trousers or a skirt that can allow your legs to be exposed from the knee down
For Margaret Dabbs Supreme Manicure please wear a top that will allow your arms to be exposed from the elbow down
Our Margaret Dabbs Leg Treatments will be performed on a bed in a private treatment room. You will be required to remove outer clothing from the waist down
If you require vegan products for your Margaret Dabbs Manicure or Pedicure services, please let us know before we commence your treatment and the Margaret Dabbs Pure Range will be used
Contra-indications
The following may prevent or restrict the treatment. We will conduct a full consultation at your first appointment but please contact us prior to your appointment if any of the following apply to you:
You suffer from eczema or dermatitis on the treatment area
You suffer from a contagious skin condition such as scabies, ringworm etc
You suffer from any skin condition on the treatment area
You suffer from any fungal nail infection or other contagious or infectious nail infection
You suffer from a viral infection on the treatment site e.g. verrucae or warts
You suffer from any condition affecting the health or integrity of your nails such as extremely weak or soft nails, ingrown toenail
You are diabetic (a GP note may be required please contact us to give details)
You are on blood thinning medication or have any blood clotting disorders (a GP note may be required please contact us to give details)
You have acute rheumatism or arthritis (a GP note may be required please contact us to give details)
You have any pain in the treatment area, the treatment can be adapted accordingly
You have any allergies at all – such as almonds, acetone, or any natural fruit acids
You have any broken skin, cuts or abrasions on the treatment area
You are sunburnt (relevant for massage and leg treatments)
You have had a recent operation or have any recent scar tissue
Aftercare advice
Avoid picking/biting the nails
Wear gloves when washing up and using cleaning products
Ensure you return in good time for your maintenance appointment e.g. 2-3 weeks for Gel manicure or BIAB, sooner for standard polish
Do not use your nails as tools
Do you removal gel or BIAB by picking from your nails. This will damage the nail plate. Please book a professional removal or ask us about an at-home kit for the removal
Your therapist will advise on the best at-home products to maximize the effects of your manicure/pedicure and to keep your hands, feet and nails in the best health. We recommend a monthly full manicure or pedicure to maintain the best results
