HAND, FOOT, & NAIL CARE
MANICURE/PEDICURE
BEST MEDICAL PEDICURE
medipedinyc.com
Expensive but totally worthy it!
In-home - Glamsquad
SAFE, sterile, Mani-Pedi
Ask for Bipula.
She's SO good and VERY happy to use your clean beauty products.
Buy a package for the best value. Makes a great gift for your mama-to-be, friend going through chemo, or anyone who loves being pampered!
PRODUCTS
Foot Cream - Thera Intensive Foot Cream
Check out the footwear section of my Shop Sustainably LOVES page for shoes that are good for your feet and keep them healthy as you move about your day!
NON-TOXIC NAIL CARE
I'm a big fan of natural-looking nails, so when it comes to polish, I use only a clear base and the sheerest possible pinkish/skin-tone tint on hands and a base followed by one coat of nude on my toenails.
Zoya is a widely-loved and celebrated beauty product, patronized by both mindful consumers and industry experts. Its all-natural, vegan take on toxic-free polish rids the formulation of 10 hazardous chemicals* often found in nail polish. The Professional Lacquer offers a wide range of colors from nudes to bright tones, all of which stay on for days.
Big-10 free breathable formula free of:
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde Resin
Dibutl
Toluene
Camphor
TPHP
Parabens
Xylene
Ethyl
Tosylamide
Lead
Naked Manicure Naked Base - Naked Manicure Naked Base is a nutrient rich formula specifically created to refine the nail surface and to treat damage with a proprietary blend of vitamins, proteins, botanicals and sulfur amino acids that mimic the natural keratin structure of the nail.
Naked Manicure Lavender Perfector - The Zoya Naked Manicure Lavender Perfector is ideal for neutralizing discoloration and adding a cooler base
TIPS FOR BETTER NAIL/HAND CARE DURING CHEMOTHERAPY OR OTHERWISE
Clip your nails short. Imperfections show up less in short nails.
Don't cut your cuticles if they're not frayed.
Don't bite your nails or cuticles, particularly on the hand on the same side as your affected breast. If you have a hard time stopping, consider wearing thin white cotton gloves around the house to help you break this habit.
Massage a non-toxic cuticle oil, organic coconut oil or cream into the cuticle area daily to prevent dryness, splitting, and hangnails.
Wear gloves while doing housework, such as washing dishes.
If you'd like to wear nail polish, consider using the above or another non-toxic brand. If your nails are very dry or falling off, you might want to consider a nail moisturizer instead of polish.
Dry nails can become weaker or more brittle during chemotherapy treatment. To take off polish, use non-acetone or another remover that doesn't contain other harsh solvents.
Don't use acrylics or other nail wraps. Fake nails can trap bacteria that may cause infection.
Use your own instruments, regardless of how the salon cleans theirs. Remember, your nails can look great with no polish at all. Ask your technician to buff them (bring your own buffer) to a beautiful shine.
Wear a non-toxic sunscreen on your hands
Alert your doctor to any signs of inflammation or infection.
BEST MEDICAL PEDICURE
medipedinyc.com
Expensive but totally worthy it!
In-home - Glamsquad
SAFE, sterile, Mani-Pedi
Ask for Bipula.
She's SO good and VERY happy to use your clean beauty products.
Buy a package for the best value. Makes a great gift for your mama-to-be, friend going through chemo, or anyone who loves being pampered!
PRODUCTS
Foot Cream - Thera Intensive Foot Cream
Check out the footwear section of my Shop Sustainably LOVES page for shoes that are good for your feet and keep them healthy as you move about your day!
NON-TOXIC NAIL CARE
I'm a big fan of natural-looking nails, so when it comes to polish, I use only a clear base and the sheerest possible pinkish/skin-tone tint on hands and a base followed by one coat of nude on my toenails.
Zoya is a widely-loved and celebrated beauty product, patronized by both mindful consumers and industry experts. Its all-natural, vegan take on toxic-free polish rids the formulation of 10 hazardous chemicals* often found in nail polish. The Professional Lacquer offers a wide range of colors from nudes to bright tones, all of which stay on for days.
Big-10 free breathable formula free of:
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde Resin
Dibutl
Toluene
Camphor
TPHP
Parabens
Xylene
Ethyl
Tosylamide
Lead
Naked Manicure Naked Base - Naked Manicure Naked Base is a nutrient rich formula specifically created to refine the nail surface and to treat damage with a proprietary blend of vitamins, proteins, botanicals and sulfur amino acids that mimic the natural keratin structure of the nail.
Naked Manicure Lavender Perfector - The Zoya Naked Manicure Lavender Perfector is ideal for neutralizing discoloration and adding a cooler base
TIPS FOR BETTER NAIL/HAND CARE DURING CHEMOTHERAPY OR OTHERWISE
Clip your nails short. Imperfections show up less in short nails.
Don't cut your cuticles if they're not frayed.
Don't bite your nails or cuticles, particularly on the hand on the same side as your affected breast. If you have a hard time stopping, consider wearing thin white cotton gloves around the house to help you break this habit.
Massage a non-toxic cuticle oil, organic coconut oil or cream into the cuticle area daily to prevent dryness, splitting, and hangnails.
Wear gloves while doing housework, such as washing dishes.
If you'd like to wear nail polish, consider using the above or another non-toxic brand. If your nails are very dry or falling off, you might want to consider a nail moisturizer instead of polish.
Dry nails can become weaker or more brittle during chemotherapy treatment. To take off polish, use non-acetone or another remover that doesn't contain other harsh solvents.
Don't use acrylics or other nail wraps. Fake nails can trap bacteria that may cause infection.
Use your own instruments, regardless of how the salon cleans theirs. Remember, your nails can look great with no polish at all. Ask your technician to buff them (bring your own buffer) to a beautiful shine.
Wear a non-toxic sunscreen on your hands
Alert your doctor to any signs of inflammation or infection.
