Rainbow Nails' Blog

An OPI Educator's Nail Blog @ Hong Kong

[Nail Art for Autumn] Cashmere Look for Nails

BESIDE Giving your nails an autumn leaf look, you can dress them with sweater shades to. Apply some blue GREY TONE pastel shades on the nails. Go over with a matte coating. Your nails will look completely ready for the crisp and cool temperatures

[15週年感謝月] 惠顧指甲服務享折扣優惠

生日快樂!又一年了,今年是第十五年!十月是 Rainbow Nails 的週年紀念月,希望大家都可以一齊慶祝及報答客人多年來的支持😊 ,由2019年10月1日至11月8日,凡惠顧指甲服務,都會享有折扣優惠,惠顧一項美甲服務可獲九折,兩項美甲服務更可獲八折,而且我們還會送上小禮物,小小心意答謝大家支持 !

[15th Anniversary] Discounts in All Our Nail Services!

Happy Birthday to Rainbow Nails!
We are celebrating our 15 years of nail beauty service during our Anniversary month in October. 

Starting from 1st October to 8th of November, Rainbow Nails is offering discounts in all our nail services along with a small customer appreciation gift. You will get 10% off for one nail service and 15% off for two nail services! Come and share the joy with us and give your nails the perfect makeover.

OPI Pro SPA – 快速急救手部護理

身為香港人的大家都應該係好忙,上班事務繁忙下了班又忙家務,好多時都忽略了雙手的滋潤,其實有一個快速急救辦法!
當你們做手甲時可以加埋一個treatment做,令到十年都唔搽手霜的乾旱皮膚帶一點滋潤,而且可以令個 MANICURE last 得耐d。

而應該做個咩treatment呢?
就係之前有介紹過的OPI的全新系列「OPI Pro SPA」,集合了AVOPLEX及OPI手部足部兩個系列,最主要係主要成份萃取了超級水果古布阿蘇,抗衰老且深層滋潤;白茶萃取及牛油果複合精華,保濕且鎖緊水份。而且只需20分鐘,比自己抖一抖又可以潤下皮膚!😊

[Dip and Shake] OPI Powder Perfection

What is that?
The SNS dip powder has become quite popular recently in the manicure industry. This product gives a smooth and even finish to the nails. It looks like acrylic but does not require UV curing.

OPI Powder Perfection is easy to use. After a basic mani, simply buff the nails. Apply base coat and let dry. Then did the nail in color powder. Pull finger out and dip back into the color powder twice. Then, one more dip in clear powder. Use a sponge file to smooth out the surface. Then, finish up with a top coat.

Keep in mind to complete one nail at a time. Rushing through may just en up with a mess. Enjoy!

Can wearing Pointed Toe Shoes cause Hallux Valgus?

Hallux Valgus 拇趾外翻

What is trendy this season? Besides pastels and floral, pointed toe shoes have been big hits on catwalks and runways. However, behind the glamorous style, there is a myth thatthese shoes may lead to hallux valgus. According to the definition, Hallux valgus is a deformity condition that the big toe tilts toward the smaller toes by more than 15°.

A professional physical therapist pointed out that, there is no medical evidence that pointed toe shoes can really cause hallux valgus. However, since the shoes are so tight they squeeze the feet and cause pain. The problem of hallux valgus is mainly structural. A person with flat feet or tight heel tendons can easily have hallux valgus. When the person stands up all walks, too much pressure comes down and cause the big toe to tilt. This will hurt a lot. Applying ice for 10 to 15 minutes then massage the feet can help. Splints or insoles are also good ideas.

If the toes are hurting too much, you may try Rainbow Nails aromatherapy foot massage. It will improve circulation and relieve tightness on the feet. Have a proper posture can also help!

尖頭鞋會令腳趾公外翻?

拇趾外翻
拇趾外翻

今年夏季最流行的時尚,除了粉色和花花這些標準答案外,一定必數尖頭鞋!各大品牌今季均推出尖頭鞋設計,橫行各大天橋。但在時尚的背後,不少人都認為平日穿尖頭鞋會導致大拇趾 (腳趾公) 外翻。根據定義,足部大拇趾往小趾 (腳趾尾) 方向彎曲角度大於15°,就可算是拇趾外翻。

有專業物理治療師指出,拇趾外翻跟尖頭鞋未必有關:「醫學上仍未有實證確定把尖頭鞋和拇趾外翻連上關係,只是拇趾外翻患者穿尖頭鞋會因受壓而產生痛楚。」他補充,拇趾外翻主要成因是腳形結構問題,例如扁平足和腳跟筋腱過緊等,患者站立或走路時腳掌受力,拇趾便會因而受壓並向外翻,形成拇趾外翻。「患者可冰敷痛楚位置10至15分鐘並加以按摩作紓緩,或是用上一些矯正腳套及鞋墊也有幫助。」

遇上腳趾漲痛,也可試一下我們新推出的芳香足部按摩療法,能夠促進血液循環,加強新陳代謝功能,舒緩腳部壓力,大家平時也不妨留意一下走路的姿勢啊!

[Summer is yet to go] OPI Neon Collection Nail Lacquer 2019

Summer is still here and it is time to hit the beach. OPI’s Neon Collection 2019 nail lacquer has six hot shades to match with summer outfits. Whether you are in a long beach dress or sexy bikini, OPI neons are the best choice for your nails.

Gelato Nail Sticker: Another Great Help for Nail Art Novice

Sometimes, it is too hard to squeeze up any time for A trip to the salon. You may pick up some fake nails in the dispensaries, but the superglue that comes with them can harm your real nails.

The nail sticker from Gelato Factory of Korea is easy to use. Just peel one off. Stick and press down on the nail. Then, rub off unwanted parts. Apply top coat to finish . They look just like acrylic nails. The stickers come in many styles include Donald Duck, Miffy, as well as bridal series. There are plenty of fun and gorgeous selections for a quick fix up on your nails. Don’t miss out!

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病毒疣 – 在手腳上生長出梛菜花?

上一回我們講解過雞眼和繭的資訊,今次我們探討一下病毒疣。

病毒疣是很常見的皮膚疾病,一些國內外的研究中,甚至可發現高達兩成以上的小朋友感染過病毒疣。但病毒疣其實是個很廣泛的通稱,因為造成病毒疣感染的人類乳突病毒( human papillomaviruses, HPVs )就有超過 150 種,在全身各處都可能造成不同型態的感染。好發位置各處都可能受到感染,常見有面部,手指,腳指與外生殖器等。長在外生殖器的被俗稱為梛菜花,而長在腳底的病毒疣則可能因為角質增厚,在行走的時候壓迫產生不舒服甚至疼痛,而且跟雞眼常常不容易分辨。

長在手指的尋常疣 (Common Warts)
長在手指的尋常疣 (Common Warts)
Photo Credit:DermaNet New Zealand, flat warts, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 NZ

痛毒疣屬於接觸性傳染,外觀特色是表面稍突起,可見微小血絲,也有可能因病毒擴散而一次長很多,具傳染性,需要積極治療,因為病毒可能擴散或感染他人。

長在腳底的足部疣 (Plantar Warts)
長在腳底的足部疣 (Plantar Warts)
Photo Credit:DermaNet New Zealand, Plantar Warts, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 NZ

常見的治療方式有冷凍治療、電燒、外用藥劑以及手術切除這四大方向。醫生會依照病灶的位置、大小、數目、深淺、患者的期待與預算等等理由全方面考量,完整分析各項治療的優缺點後再進行治療,而冷凍治療通常不會留下疤痕,因此成為現在主流的治療方案。有關病毒疣的治療選擇很多,大家可以和自己的醫生好好討論各項治療的優缺點再開始治療啊!