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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Funky Fungus

Dear Krissy,
I think I have a fungus on my big toenail. I really don't want to get a pedicure right now because I'm embarrassed and I don't want to burden a nail technician with the problem. Is there something I can use to clear up the situation? Please help me because I miss my regular pedicures and can't wait to go back!!

Helen, Fort Myers

A great home remedy is Tea Tree essential oil, as it is a natural antiseptic. I have also heard that soaking your toes in Listerine and or putting Vick's vapor rub on a fungus-infected toenail also helps. Please keep in mind that there are also over-the-counter products that you can buy to help the problem. Of course, if you do not see results within a reasonable timeframe, please seek the advice of a physician promptly.

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Didn't Know Paraffin Could Be Different!

Dear Krissy,
I have gone to physical therapy before and had paraffin treatments, but they did not moisturize my skin. What is the difference between that paraffin and the paraffin treatment that you do?

Katherine, Fort Myers

If you are looking for moisturizing, then a spa paraffin treatment is the way to go! You will still get the benefit of a deep heat treatment, but you will also enjoy added moisturizing because of the essential oils, jojoba oil and sweet almond oil that are added to the parring.

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Waiting is the Hardest Part!

Dear Krissy,
I had to have my big toenail removed recently because of an ingrown nail problem. I love to wear open-toed shoes, so I am eagerly awaiting a new nail. Some people say it will grow back, but others say that it won't. What do you think?

No Nail, Fort Myers Beach

Good News!! Most people that I have worked on that have had their nail removed have usually had theirs grow back within time. But as the old proverb goes, "patience is a virtue," so please understand that it will typically take one full year for a big toenail to grow back completely.

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Tricks of the Trade

Dear Krissy,
My polish never stays on my fingernails when I do them myself. What is the trick to keeping polish on?

June, Fort Myers

Tricks of the Trade: We always use a base coat, then two coats of your favorite color, followed by a top coat quick dry. The base coat that I use is by Orly and it is called "Bonder." The quick dry helps because women are always "on the go" and this helps your nails set quicker. Another tip? Any time you have four coats on your fingernails, you'll find that they are much stronger, so they'll grow better and your nails will look great in no time!

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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Yikes! Stay Away from My Heel With That!

Dear Krissy,
I have really dry and thick heels. I have been to places where they have tried to use some type of foot blade to take the dead skin off. Is this safe or should they be doing something different to fix my problem?

Keri, Cape Coral

Safety is the most important part of this question. Any time a nail technician is using an instrument that could cut you, your safety is at risk. Even a small cut could lead to infection or other severe problems. There are many ways to smooth out thick and dry heels just by exfoliating with product and a good foot file. We also like to use a nice hot paraffin wax treatment at the end of your service to soften any additional dryness.

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Saturday, October 11, 2008

Welcome!

Welcome to our blog!

We're proud to be celebrating our one-year anniversary at the Esterra Spa & Salon. It's been a WONDERFUL year! We've really enjoyed becoming part of the Fort Myers Beach community.

As we head into the end of 2008, the spa is happy to debut our new website, which incorporates our updated spa menu as well as a new blog feature that we hope will keep everyone up to date on spa news. We'll also use it to share Krissy's "Spa-cifically Speaking" column that runs in the Fort Myers Beach Observer. Of course, feel free to leave comments and email us anytime with questions.

We're looking forward to an exciting and busy 2009 season! Have a great day!

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