A New Kind of Nail Studio Has Arrived in Pittsburgh, PA

There are several reasons why acrylic nails are not only harmful for your nails but also your overall health! Besides inhaling the dust from filling of acrylics, your nails are getting damaged in the process. Using an electric drill on the natural nail thins them which makes them weaker and leads to breakage or even worse, permanent damage! It doesn’t end there! Having artificial nails can heighten the risk of serious nail infection. The nail bed is typically not cleaned properly in between getting that “rebase” which results in the perfect environment for bacteria to grow! Getting a soft gel manicure in place of acrylics is the healthier way to go. Not only is our gel polish applied and removed safely but we use the highest quality products available that are free of the harshest chemicals found in typical polish.

The answer is simple: they can harbor bacteria and don’t allow us to uphold our cleanliness standards. Jetted tubs can harbor A LOT of bacteria build up and the jets are impossible to thoroughly clean. Without proper sanitation, that bacteria swirls around the tub when the jets are on…the same tub that your feet are soaking in! That bacteria can cause infections and promote fungus that is painful and expensive to treat. we apply a medical grade disinfectant that sits in the tub for the time required of both local regulations and the manufacturer’s directions to ensure a thorough disinfection..

The good news is that gel nail polish itself will not hurt your nails. Picking at gel polish, however, can harm your nails. If you pick at the polish and peel it up, you will peel away part of your natural nail, leaving it thinner and weaker. Another cause of damage may be if the gel is removed incorrectly. Using a gritty file, sander, or other tool to vigorously scrape the product off can cause tremendous, and sometimes irreversible, damage to the nail and cuticles. Gel polish should come off easily after soaking in acetone. Frenchies only uses the safest processes to remove gel polish – we never use drills on nails.

The answer…not at Frenchies. Frenchies only provides ‘soft gel’ services because they are the healthier option for your nails. In addition to the safer removal process, Frenchies only uses the safest gel products available. Our gel products are free of the harshest chemicals used in soft gel products.

Powder Dip is a powder form of acrylic, which we do not offer for the safety and health of your natural nail. In addition, powder dip requires the use of harsh chemicals. Cyanoacrylate is the active ingredient in powder dip acrylics, which is the same ingredient in crazy glue. Chemicals and drills are required for application and/or removal of powder dip nails causing strong odors and dust that is unhealthy for you and our team. Additionally, they can damage the natural nail, which is a big no-no for us! We stay on top of trends, but if they’re going to be harmful, we will always suggest safer alternatives.