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GEL-X Extensions

By wordpress@lastsolutions.com.au on 08/01/2025 in

Gel-X extensions are a type of soft gel nail extension system that offers a natural-looking, lightweight, and flexible alternative to traditional acrylics. They utilize pre-shaped gel tips applied with a specialized gel adhesive, offering a quicker application process and easier removal through soaking in acetone.

Soft Gel:
Unlike acrylics, Gel-X extensions are made from a soft gel material, which allows for more flexibility and a more natural feel on the nails.

Full Coverage Tips: Gel-X uses full-coverage gel tips that are pre-shaped to match different nail lengths and shapes, making the application process faster than sculpting with acrylics.

Adhesive Gel: The tips are adhered to the natural nail using a specialized soft gel, eliminating the need for traditional glue and the associated strong odors.

Soak-Off Removal: Gel-X extensions can be easily removed by soaking them in acetone, similar to removing regular gel polish, minimizing damage to the natural nails.

Natural Look and Feel: Gel-X extensions are designed to be thinner and more flexible than acrylics, creating a more natural-looking result.

Durability and Length: Gel-X extensions can last for several weeks, depending on individual nail growth and how well they are cared for, offering a durable and long-lasting manicure.

Variety of Shapes and Lengths: They are available in various shapes (like coffin, round, square, stiletto) and lengths, providing options for different style preferences.

Potential Benefits: Gel-X is often praised for being gentler on natural nails compared to acrylics, with less risk of damage and a more comfortable feel.

SNS Dipping Powder

By wordpress@lastsolutions.com.au on 02/11/2021 in

SNS dipping powder is a type of nail enhancement that uses a powder and liquid system to create a durable and long-lasting manicure. It’s a form of acrylic application, but it’s applied by dipping the nail into a colored powder after applying a base liquid, rather than painting it on like traditional nail polish or gel.

What it is:

SNS (Signature Nail System) is a brand that offers a dipping powder system for nails. The system uses a powder made of finely milled acrylic and a special liquid base, top coat, and sealer.

How it works:

Instead of using a LED lamp to cure the polish, the nail is dipped into the colored powder after a base coat is applied. The powder adheres to the nail, and the process is repeated to achieve the desired color and thickness.

Key features:

SNS dipping powder is known for its durability, with manicures lasting for up to two weeks or more. It’s also praised for its ability to strengthen nails and offer a wide variety of colors. The system is designed to be a healthier alternative to traditional acrylics, with some formulations containing vitamins and minerals.

Benefits:

Long-lasting: SNS manicures are known for their longevity, often lasting longer than gel or traditional polish.
Strength: The powder provides a protective layer that can strengthen natural nails.
Variety: SNS offers a wide range of colors and finishes.
No UV light: Unlike gel manicures, SNS does not require a LED lamp to cure.

Removal: SNS nails can be more challenging to remove than gel or regular polish and may require professional removal to avoid damage.
Odor-Free
Zero Drying Time
Maintains Healthy & Strong Nails
Healthy For Nail Bed
Two Week Wear Time
Looks & Feels Natural
Lightweight & Durable
Calcium & Vitamin E Added

Paraffin Wax Therapy

By wordpress@lastsolutions.com.au on 03/12/2015 in

Paraffin treatment, also known as paraffin wax therapy, is a type of heat therapy that involves immersing a body part, typically the hands or feet, in warm paraffin wax. This treatment is used to relieve pain and stiffness, increase blood flow, and soften the skin.

Heat Therapy:

The warm wax provides deep, moist heat that penetrates the skin and tissues, increasing blood circulation and relaxing muscles.
Pain Relief:

The heat helps to soothe aching joints and muscles, providing temporary relief from pain and stiffness associated with conditions like arthritis.
Skin Softening:

The wax creates a barrier that traps moisture, deeply hydrating the skin and leaving it feeling soft and smooth.

Tinting

By wordpress@lastsolutions.com.au on 03/12/2015 in

Eyelash and eyebrow tinting are semi-permanent cosmetic procedures that involve applying a special dye to darken and enhance the appearance of eyelashes and eyebrows.This process can make lashes look darker and fuller, mimicking the effect of mascara, and can also define and shape eyebrows, making them appear thicker and more prominent.

Eyelash Tinting:

Purpose:

To darken and enhance the appearance of eyelashes, making them appear longer and fuller without the need for mascara.
Process:

A semi-permanent dye is applied to the eyelashes, typically lasting for 3-6 weeks.
Benefits:

Saves time on daily makeup application, creates a natural-looking, defined lash line, and is a good option for those with light-colored or sparse lashes.

Eyebrow Tinting:

Purpose:

To darken and define eyebrows, making them appear fuller and more even, and to cover grey or lighter hairs.
Process:

A semi-permanent dye is applied to the eyebrows, shaping and defining the natural arch and filling in sparse areas.
Benefits:

Saves time on daily makeup application, enhances the overall shape and definition of the eyebrows, and creates a more youthful and put-together appearance.

Facial

By wordpress@lastsolutions.com.au on 03/12/2015 in

A facial is a multi-step professional skin treatment that aims to cleanse, exfoliate, and nourish the skin on the face. It typically involves techniques like deep cleansing, exfoliation, extraction of impurities, hydration, and targeted treatments like masks or serums.

Cleansing: The facial begins with a deep cleanse to remove makeup, dirt, oil, and other impurities.

Exfoliation: This step removes dead skin cells, revealing brighter, smoother skin. It can be done with physical scrubs or chemical peels.

Extraction: This process involves removing blackheads and whiteheads from pores.

Masks and Serums: Targeted masks and serums are applied to address specific skin concerns, such as dryness, acne, or signs of aging.

Massage: Facial massage improves circulation and helps products penetrate deeper into the skin.

Moisturizing: The treatment concludes with the application of moisturizers to hydrate and protect the skin.

Detox Foot Spa

By wordpress@lastsolutions.com.au on 03/12/2015 in

Detox Foot Spa is a gentle 30 minutes non-invasive therapy that re-energizes and helps support the body to detoxify naturally, to bring you back to your natural state of balance and well-being.

Promotes liver and kidney detox
May help reduce pain and inflammation
Improves blood circulation and energy flow
Encourages better memory and restful sleep
Supports the body’s natural detox and healing responses
Can help lower stress and fatigue levels

BIAB Builder Gel

By wordpress@lastsolutions.com.au on 01/08/2014 in

BIAB, which stands for Builder In A Bottle, is a type of soak-off gel designed to strengthen and add structure to natural nails, similar to acrylics but without the harshness. It’s a thicker gel than regular polish and is applied as an overlay to the natural nail to provide strength and promote growth.

Strengthening and Protection: BIAB is known for its ability to strengthen natural nails, making them less prone to breakage and splitting, and allowing them to grow longer.

Application: It’s applied like a regular gel polish but has a thicker consistency.

Curing: BIAB needs to be cured under a LED lamp to harden.

Versatility: It can be used to create a natural-looking overlay or as a base for gel polish color.

Removal: BIAB can be soaked off with acetone, or in some cases, filed off.

Healthier Alternative: BIAB is often considered a healthier option than traditional acrylics or hard gels because it’s gentler on the natural nail and can be removed without excessive filing.

Helping Natural Nail Growth
No Chipping Or Lifting
Acts As Strengthening Barrier For The Natural Nail
Ideal For Creating Strong Overlays
Self-Levelling And Can Be Infilled Or Soaked Off

Massage Treats

By wordpress@lastsolutions.com.au on 01/08/2014 in

A hand and foot massage, often involving reflexology, is a therapeutic practice that applies pressure to specific points on the hands and feet. These points are believed to correspond to different organs and systems in the body, and applying pressure is thought to promote relaxation, reduce stress, alleviate pain, and improve overall well-being.

Hand and foot massages are thought to offer a range of benefits, including:

Stress and anxiety reduction: The massage can help release tension and promote relaxation.
Pain relief: It can help alleviate aches and pains in the hands, feet, and other parts of the body.
Improved circulation: Massage can enhance blood flow to the extremities, improving oxygenation and overall health.
Mood improvement: Some believe it can help with symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Better sleep: By promoting relaxation, it may help improve sleep quality.

Callus Peel

By wordpress@lastsolutions.com.au on 01/08/2014 in

A Callus Peel is a specialized foot treatment designed to remove calluses, which are areas of thickened, hardened skin, from the feet. The 20 minutes treatment involves a four-step process that softens the skin, removes calluses, polishes the remaining skin, and moisturizes the feet. It is a popular pedicure treatment that provides immediate results and leaves feet feeling soft and revitalized, according to a beauty salon website.

Skin Softening: A patch or solution is applied to the calloused area and wrapped to soften the skin.
Callus Removal: A specialized scraper, often blade-free, is used to gently peel away the softened dead skin cells.
Polishing: The remaining skin is polished to smooth out any rough areas.
Moisturizing: A moisturizing cream is applied to hydrate and soften the skin.

Callus Peel treatments are generally considered safe and hygienic, with no risk of cutting or bleeding. They are a popular add-on service to pedicures and can be found at SAFIR nails salon.