Nail biter? KICK the habit -- and here is why!

According to the Mayo Clinic, in addition to being unsightly, nail biting allows illness causing bacteria to pass from fingers to mouth and can actually make people sick. While the saliva in the mouth will kill most bacteria, nail biters leave themselves more susceptible to germs than non-nail biters.

Thankfully, Robbie Schaeffer, celebrity manicurist and founder of ROB|B salon (the first OPI Concept Salon) offers expert tips on how to stop biting nails once and for all!

Schaeffer explains, “it takes six weeks to break most habits and breaking the nail biting habit is no exception. It is important to be diligent and committed to this process.” He goes on to explain, “biting your nails is terrible for the cuticle, damages the nail bed and can cause painful hang nails that is why my salon offers a comprehensive Nail Biter Program – a six week course of weekly manicures, cuticle care and at-home treatments designed to kick the habit.”

For those who can’t make it to the ROB|B salon, Robbie suggests these DIY tips:

·         Go to your local salon once a week, every week for six weeks to get even a basic manicure service. If you can’t go to the salon, make sure to block out time every week to give yourself an at home manicure. This is so important as you must re-train yourself by replacing the bad habit of biting with a good habit of nurturing your nails.

·         Carry a bottle of the Nail Lacquer you use with you at all times so that you can immediately touch up any chips or scratches. If you don’t patch this up right away, you are more likely to start picking and biting at your nails.

·         Use a nail strengthener, such as OPI Nail Envy, at home to help your nails grow stronger and healthier. The better shape your nails are in, the less tempted you will be to destroy them.

·         Hydrate your hands and cuticles as this will keep them in top shape and help build the overall health of them.

·         Tell your friends and chart your progress! This will empower you to keep on going as you will see improvements and will have the support of your friends.

ROB|B is located in Studio City, LA and boasts a Gold LEED Certification, ROB|B shows how easily green and beauty can go hand-in-hand, from walls covered in sustainable plaster, to floors made from recycled concrete, to furniture made with re-purposed wood and glass.

ROB|B Salon Reveals Tips on How To Extend the Life of a Manicure

           

Robbie Schaeffer, celebrity manicurist and owner of ROB|B – the first OPI Concept Salon, offers expert advice on how to maintain a manicure and keep the “fresh from the salon” look even longer. From selecting salon treatments to D.I.Y. tricks of the trade, Robbie shares his expert tips designed to extend the duration of any manicure

“A well manicured hand is just as much of a fashion accessory as shoes and purses,” says Robbie Schaeffer, owner of ROB|B.  “It is extremely important for women to keep their hands, nails and fingers in perfect condition at all times. Luckily, this can be easily accomplished with the right products and services.”

Before polish application, Robbie Schaeffer explains that proper hand, nail and cuticle care is an essential step in the process. “Hydration is critical to maintaining a manicure. Women should always start with a high intensity cream (like OPI’s Avoplex High-Intensity Hand & Nail Cream), to deliver essential moisture and a cuticle oil like OPI Avoplex Cuticle Oil to Go to reduces dry, flaky skin and hangnails. ”

Women who opt for a classic in-salon polish change or who prefer a D.I.Y. at-home treatment can prolong the life of a manicure by immediately filling in any chips and scratches. This will keep the nails fully covered at all times and will prevent additional damage to the state of the nails. Schaeffer suggests keeping a nail file and a bottle of the Nail Lacquer used on hand at all times.

For women seeking salon services, soak-off gels, like OPI’s Axxium Soak-Off Gel Lacquer System, have recently become extremely popular as they provide lasting, chip-proof color for up to two weeks. Applied just like a traditional Nail Lacquer and then UV-cured, Axxium Soak-Off Gel Lacquers will minimize trips to the salon and ensure long lasting coverage of perfectly polished nails than a more traditional manicure would.

Located in Studio City, CA, ROB|B is the first OPI Concept Salon in the United States. 100% green and Gold LEED Certified, ROB|B is a breakthrough salon model, grounded in the nail care standards consistently set by OPI.

ROB|B is owned by Robbie Schaeffer and his mother Miriam, one of the original founders and co-owners of OPI.  The salon is located at 12246 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604.  For more information, visit www.robbsalon.com.