pre-treatment advice

Manicure, Pedicure & Leg Treatments

Pre-treatment Advice

  • 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