How to Achieve Perfect Polish

Have you ever wondered how to get the most out of your polish application at home? Here are some helpful tips in achieving that perfect polish you want at home:

• Before you apply anything, make sure your nails are completely free of any product or polish. Wipe each nail with a non-acetone polish remover or rubbing alcohol to neutralize any oils that could be hanging around on the nail bed.
• Next, apply a base coat. This helps prevent discoloration of the nail and gives the polish a better base to adhere too, similar to priming a wall before painting.
• Apply your favorite color in three stokes, up the middle then each side getting as close to the cuticle as possible without actually touching it. Avoid the urge to go over the area repeatedly. Wait a few minutes and then apply your second coat the same way.
• Give yourself a few moments to relax and let the polish set, and then apply a top coat. Remember to use as few strokes as possible to prevent dragging the polish! You can also do a stroke along the end of the nail to seal the tip. The top coat will seal the color in helping to prevent chipping and giving a beautiful shiny finish to your now perfect nails!
• If you happen to do a Not So Perfect application, just use a Q-Tip or orange wood stick with some polish remover and tidy it up.
• Reapply the top coat every few days to keep your manicure looking fresh.

Remember, whether you're doing it yourself or having it done professionally, the key to long lasting polish is in the preparation!

A few helpful online references for you:

• Le Petit Spa`s manicure services
• Le Petit Spa`s pedicure services
• A comprehensive reference of OPI Nail Polish colours

Book yor service now at 604.224.4314.

Beautify Your Hands and Nails

With spring comes spring cleaning and working in the garden. Here are some tips for keeping your hands and nails healthy and beautiful.

Always wear gloves when cleaning, washing dishes, or working in the garden. Not only do gloves help protect our hands and nails from water, they also prevent bacteria from getting under nails.

The more you hydrate your nails, the more they become flexible and the less likely they will break. So, if you don't like wearing gloves, leave a bottle of hand cream next to the sink to remind yourself to moisturize.

To prevent sunspots or premature aging on your hands, be sure to apply sunscreen to the back of your hands.

If your nails are weak, file them into a square shape with rounded corners as it is the strongest nail shape.

Nails are brittle or cuticles are splitting? No worries. Massage cuticle oil or lotion and gently push the cuticles back. The gentle massaging action will ensure that your cuticles are loose and encourage nails to grow straight and healthy. It also stimulates nail cell growth. You can easily fit this into your daily routine by doing this while watching TV. After a while, you nails will grow faster, stronger, and healthier.

A few helpful online references for you:

• Le Petit Spa's manicure services
• Le Petit Spa's pedicure services

Call us now at 604.224.4314 to book your next manicure or pedicure.

Gel Nails Take A Twist at Le Petit Spa

Looking for a nail treatment that will strengthen and protect your nails from breakage?

Many people will experience weak nails at some point in their lifetime. Stress, poor diet or medication can all cause nails to break, stop growing or become brittle and peel which can be stressful in itself if you aren’t exactly sure as to what’s causing it.

There are many great nail strengthening products on the market these days, such as Nail Envy by OPI which protects your nails and covers your nail bed with a high gloss shine.

The newest nail strengthening treatment on the market comes in gel form: Bio Sculpture Gel Nails are a first of its kind as they double as a nail strengthening treatment as well as gel nails.

How are Bio Sculpture Gel Nails different than regular gel nails?

Not only do they give an appearance of long, strong natural nails; they are an actual overlay that protects your natural nail while they grow out strong and healthy.

They come in a range of colors, and you can choose from a natural look, or a French Manicure look (which is perfect for brides!).

Bio Sculpture Gel Nails are the first of its kind to also receive a five star safety rating for the client and the technician as there are no chemical fumes omitted, no inhalation of dust particles or odours.

This service is new to Le Petit Spa as of the middle of May…Check out Mani Day at Le Petit Spa. Come into Le Petit Spa on a Monday for one of our spa manicures and receive a special deal…read more.

Le Petit Spa is open 7 days a week, contact Le Petit Spa today…

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The "Tasmanian Devil Made Me Do It" Newest Excuse at Le Petit Spa

OPI has done it again! Launching a full color spectrum of pretty pinks, corals and ruby reds that all resemble the Australian landscape, this line is truly “beauty down under”.

Featuring catchy names like “Red Hot Ayers Rock”, “Fit for a Queensland” and “Tasmanian Devil Made Me Do It”, these colors will have you dreaming of a mid-winter get away to the deep south of Australia.

OPI nail lacquers are some of the best in the spa world; particularly known for their staying power of up to 4 weeks...view the Australian Collection at Le Petit Spa.

Le Petit Spa has two days of the week dedicated to your nail color fantasies.

Mondays feature “Mani-Days” at Le Petit Spa; come into Le Petit Spa on a Monday for a manicure and purchase any OPI product; you will receive 15% off the total of the two.

Benefits of having a manicure:

• Maintenance of hands and nails
  



• Relaxing hand massage; relieves stress that is associated with 80% of human illnesses
  



• Education on how to care for hands and nails
  



• Soft, moisturized skin

On Tuesdays at Le Petit Spa, “Toes-Days” are featured; when you come into Le Petit Spa on a Tuesday for a pedicure and purchase any footlogix foot care product, you will receive 15% off the total of the two.

Benefits of having a pedicure:

• Grooming and maintenance of nails and feet
  



• Relaxing foot massage; relieves stress that is associated with 80% of human illnesses
  



• Education on how to maintain and care for feet
  



• Professional products used to treat specific skin/feet ailments
  



• Perfectly painted toes that will last anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks.

Voted in the top three day spas since their opening three years ago, Le Petit Spa is open 7 days a week and offers a full menu of manicure and pedicure spa services.

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The History of the French Manicure

When you think of “French Manicure” do you automatically think of a set of false nails?

Well, the truth is that a French Manicure is actually painted on to your nail. There is no use of false nails that can damage your natural nail bed and no harsh chemicals are used either.

What you get is a set of glamorous looking, clean polished nails that are perfect for your wedding day.

The History behind the French Manicure

Although the term “manicure” has been around for about 5,000 years, the origin of the “French Manicure” is not certain. There are claims that it first appeared in the 1930’s to give French society women a clean yet polished look for their hands. Another idea is that when you add the word “French” to anything, it instantly becomes chic and sophisticated.

Whichever the case, it is truly the ultimate sign of class and sophistication. And there is no better time to have one like on your wedding day.

A Le Petit Spa French Manicure starts of with cuticle work, nail work, a luxurious soak, a Lavender Sea Salt Scrub, a relaxing massage and the polish application...read more on Le Petit Spa Bridal Services


Come in on Mondays at Le Petit Spa for “Mani-Days”, a day in Vancouver to get your fingers looking like a “perfect ten!” …Read more about Mani-days at Le Petit Spa.

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Where Medi meets Pedi at Le Petit Spa

New to Le Petit Spa, a new line of foot products made to mimic the skin’s own natural composition. Delivering the most active ingredients possible, with no greasy outer layer left on the skin; the skin retains its ability to transpire normally.

This new line of foot products? Footlogix.

These products help increase the elasticity of the skin on your feet, therefore allowing the skin to become perfectly healthy and be able to perform its true function of Protection.

These products are easily absorbed, do not impede the natural functions of the skin (like oily and greasy creams and salves can) and socks can be worn immediately after application.

Creams or greasy salves create an Occlusive seal, cutting off oxygen to the skin and inhibiting the skin from performing it’s natural functions. The healing rate of fissures or other foot problems is dramatically reduced due to poor compliance with the skin. This also takes place when Vaseline, or petroleum jelly is used as a moisturizer, it does not penetrate into the skin; rather, it stays on the surface and does not allow the skin to perform its functions.

The Footlogix line of professional spa foot products contains cream foams for very dry skin to a sweaty feet formula. The line also features a shoe and foot deodorant.

The Footlogix line of professional foot care products is designed to provide effective care for a variety of skin conditions affecting the foot – from simple dryness to more severe conditions resulting from Diabetes – all products in this range are safe for Diabetic use. Le Petit Spa uses the Footlogix line of professional foot care in all of their day spa pedicure services.

Check out Le Petit Spa’s “Toes Day “promotion. A Tuesday featuring pedicures at one of Vancouver’s Best day spas: Le Petit Spa. When you come into Le Petit Spa for a pedicure on a Tuesday and purchase any Footlogix product, you will receive 15% off the total of the two.

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Daily Promotions revamped at Vancouvers Top Day Spa

Le Petit Spa Daily Service Promotions

Le Petit Spa has revamped their daily promotions. Featuring a different service each day of the week (except Saturdays), each day promises to pamper you in delight while receiving top-of-the-line day spa services in a trendy Vancouver neighbourhood.

Le Petit Spa has positioned themselves as one of the top three day spas in Vancouver three years in a row and consider themselves “Facial Specialists”. Offering high-end treatments, without the high - end prices has firmly positioned them as a reputable neighbourhood day spa for all your beauty needs.

Below, are the daily service promotions available at Le Petit Spa for all of Vancouver:

1. “Mani” Mondays – Come into Le Petit Spa on a Monday for a manicure service and purchase any OPI product to receive 15% off of the total of the two…Read more.

2. “Toes” Tuesdays – Come into Le Petit Spa on a Tuesday for a pedicure and purchase any footlogix product and receive 15% off of the total of the two…Read more.

3. “Wax” Wednesdays – Come into Le Petit Spa on a Wednesday for two or more waxing services and receive 50% off the lesser of the two…Read more.

4. “Thursdays for Men” – Come into Le Petit Spa on a Thursday and receive a special deal to restore your energy and vitality…Read more.

5. “Facial Fridays” – Come into Le Petit Spa on a Friday and book either a Phytomer Hydrating Facial or the Phytomer Youth Enhancing Facial and receive either one for only $95 (regularly $110)…Read more.

6. "Signature Sundays" - Come into Le Petit Spa on a Sunday for Le Petit Spa's Signature Facial and receive 10% off the purchase of any skin care product or Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup purchase...Read more.

Each day is designed to deliver the best value in professional day spa services to Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

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Le Petit Spa offers a solution for the busy people of todays lifestyle: Express Spa Services

Le Petit Spa Express Spa Services

Did you know? Le Petit Spa offers express services for the busy people of today’s lifestyle?

Express spa services are ideal for a number of reasons:

• Time saver for people who cannot spend long amount of time in a spa

• Perfect for maintenance in between full – length services ( i.e. manicures)

Highlighted below are the Le Petit Spa Express Spa services:

1. Express Manicure – Nail and cuticle work will keep your fingers in tip – top – shape while preventing hang nails and broken nails before your full length manicure. Top it off with an application of OPI Nail Color and you’ve got yourself a “perfect ten!”

2. Express Pedicure – Free of callous build up on your feet? Lucky girl! For those of you with already well groomed feet, an express pedicure might be your treatment of choice. Nail and cuticle work with a final application of OPI nail color.

3. Express Facial – Purely thirty minutes of bliss! Maybe you’ve never had a facial before and want to try one for the first time? Or you’re a regular facial client who wants a quick “pick – me – up” in between full length facial treatments, this facial delivers exceptional results in a minimal amount of time. Features:

• Cleanse

• Tone

• Exfoliate

• Mask

• Final Treatment Cream

Express spa services have made their way into mainstream spa menus and are now available at most spas.

Other spa services available under 30 minutes or less:

• Le Petit Spa waxing services…Read more.

• Reflexology services…Read more.

• Makeup Application services…Read more.

• Eyelash and eyebrow tinting…Read more.

Check out our promotions page for the best daily and monthly service promotions in Vancouver!

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