Manicures are my guilty pleasure. I love getting both a Mani and Pedi done almost once to twice a month. From choosing the colors (that takes the longest) and then deciding if I want an accent nail or maybe some nail art. I usually get acrylic or gel done because I want something that lasts long without chipping in a few days. Gels and Acrylic aren’t good for your nails. Trust me, I know. My nails are thin and my nail beds look like they’ve seen better days. Although I’ve tried doing my manicures at home, my nails never look good. But now, with ManiMe, your best manicure and pedicure can be done in less than 10 minutes and at home!
Salon Manicures are expensive!
You might visit the salon on a Tuesday, hoping to get a Mani and Pedi at a good price. Chances are, you’re rushed, you might have a chip before you leave the parking lot–and if none of that happens, you’ve overpaid and tipped.
I’ve been visiting the salon for years and I know the amount of money I’ve spent and technically, wasted. Each trip would cost me upwards of $40. My mother always says, “Save money and time! Do it at home!” She was right. So, I have it a try.
My nails looked like a kindergarten child’s artwork (nothing wrong with that but I’m 37, c’mon). It was a hot mess.
My local salon has different prices for different types of nail polish. Some colors are an additional $3-$5. Although doesn’t seem like much to some, imagine spending that plus the cost of a basic manicure and a tip. That adds up! And if you’re like me, you want your nails to have the best manicure and pedicure every couple of weeks. You want your nails on their A-game. $40 bucks almost twice a month? That’s too much!
Salons don’t give the best manicure
I know most of you gasped reading that. But think about the times the nail polish was chipped in a day, or your nails were snagging on your clothes, or your nails were sore because they wouldn’t stop buffing them. Most people opt for getting Gel Manicures.
What are Gel Manicures?
Gel manicures use a polish that needs to be cured under a UV light. These are very popular because there is no wait time for your nails to dry and because your nails won’t chip (as often). Sounds great? But there’s a downside.
In order to prep your nails for a gel manicure, your nail bed needs to be buffed so that it’s no longer smooth. By doing this, the nail bed acts like a rough layer that will create better adhesion for the base gel polish. To remove the polish, the nails are buffed again and soaked in Acetone until the polish begins to fall apart. Then it’s scraped off. There are solutions and peel-off base coats that skip these steps. But still, using peelable base coats means that your manicure won’t last too long.
Going back to the salon services, the amount of damage done to your nails is almost irreparable. Think of how long it takes to grow out a broken nail. Now imagine a damaged nail bed.
Plus, these things take forever to do at a salon. How many times after making an appointment, have you had to wait for your turn? I’m not against doing it to get out once in a while, but you could be doing other things instead! The average time it takes for me to finish a mani and pedi is almost 2 hours. And most of the time, it’s me just waiting for my turn.
What is the Best Manicure and Pedicure?
I got one word for you ManiMe.
ManiMe uses a stick on gel that comes in a variety of colors and art, which you literally just stick onto your nail.
I know. You’re thinking about how it’s been done before. What makes ManiMe different? First off, most of their designs are offered for both manicure and pedicure. One of the features that I love the most is that you don’t need a UV lamp to set the polish! Once you apply the sticker, just add the top coat.
Wait, there’s more.
ManiMe customizes the nail decals for your specific nail size. Mindblown? I am!
My nail beds are much smaller than the average person’s. I have always struggled with decals because either I would miss out on using a part of the design, or I would have to trim the side of the decals off for it to fit my nail bed. Too much work! I would wind up just throwing out the decal and going to the salon.
With ManiMe you can choose the standard size or get custom sized decals not just for your manicure, but for your pedicure as well! Just scan an image of your nails at check out and wait for the mail!
You’ll save money in the long run using ManiMe. Trust me, you won’t want to over pay for a manicure or pedicure ever again. Plus ManiMe isn’t damaging to your nails at all!
Use their Cleanser to easily remove the decals and any residue. Plus it nourishes your nails as well.
Save money, time and save your nails! Use ManiMe for the best manicure and pedicure ever!
