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Got the #ReturnToOffice blues? Treat yourself to some pampering at Nailaholics, SM Marikina

After a year and a half of remote work, many employees are now returning to the office. This transition can be stressful and overwhelming, as workers adjust to new routines and schedules.

If you find yourself among those greeting the prospect or returning to the office setting with a bit of trepidation, you might want to consider treating yourself to a nail care session at Nailaholics. It can provide a much-needed break and a boost of confidence.

Here are some reasons why:

Relaxation

Going back to the office after a long period of remote work can be stressful. Getting a nail care treatment at Nailaholics can be a relaxing and therapeutic experience that can help ease your stress and tension. The cozy and calming beachside atmosphere, along with the soothing music and professional service, can provide a much-needed break from the demands of work.

Boost of Confidence

Taking care of your appearance can have a positive effect on your confidence and self-esteem. Getting a manicure or pedicure at Nailaholics can make you feel more put-together and presentable, which can help you feel more confident as you return to the office. The professional service and high-quality products used at Nailaholics can ensure that your nails look and feel their best.

Hygiene

As workers return to the office, hygiene and cleanliness have become a top priority. Taking care of your nails is an important part of maintaining good hygiene, as nails can easily collect dirt and bacteria. A nail care treatment at Nailaholics can help ensure that your nails are clean and well-maintained, reducing the risk of infection or illness.

Professional Appearance

Returning to the office also means returning to a professional setting. Having well-groomed nails is an important part of a professional appearance, especially if your job requires interacting with clients or customers. Getting a nail care treatment at Nailaholics can help you maintain a polished and professional appearance that can make a positive impression on others.

Pampering

After a year and a half of remote work, treating yourself to a little pampering can be a much-needed reward. A nail care treatment at Nailaholics can provide a sense of self-care and indulgence that can boost your mood and well-being. Taking a break from the demands of work to focus on yourself can be a valuable way to recharge and refresh.

Returning to the office can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. However, treating yourself to a nail care treatment at Nailaholics can provide a much-needed break and a boost of confidence. Whether you’re looking to relax, boost your professional appearance, maintain good hygiene, or pamper yourself, Nailaholics can provide a high-quality and professional nail care experience that can leave you feeling refreshed and renewed. So go ahead, treat yourself to a little self-care and enjoy the benefits of a beautiful and well-maintained set of nails.

Want to treat yourself to some pampering and get your #ReturnToOffice mode on? Book your appointment now!

Nailaholics prides itself as the country’s pioneer in specialized nail salon and spa boutique. It promises to bring that “getaway experience” to its patrons, that paradise of pampering that comes from professional yet personalized service from highly trained nail technicians and a truly relaxing setting inspired by the chic and luxurious beach life along the Hamptons coast.

This Nailaholics branch is located at the Lower Ground Floor, SM City Marikina, Barangay Calumpit, Marikina City open daily from 10am to 9pm.

Other Nailaholics branches in Metro Manila are located in the following cities:

Las Pinas: SM Las Pinas
Makati: Ayala Circuit, Gloriata 3, Cash & Carry, San Antonio Plaza Arcade
Manila: Lucky Chinatown Mall, SM Manila
Marikina: Ayala Malls Feliz
Muntinlupa: Festival Mall, SM Muntinlupa
Novaliches: SM Novaliches
Quezon City: Ayala Malls Cloverleaf, Ayala Fishermall, Eastwood Mall, Gateway Mall, Robinsons Galleria
Paranaque: SM BF Paranaque, SM Bicutan, SM Sucat, Ayala Malls Mania=la Bay
Pasay: SM Mall of Asia
Pasig: Ayala Malls the 30th, Robinsons Metro East, SM Pasig, SM City East Ortigas
San Juan: Unimart
Taguig: Market! Market!, Uptown Mall
Taytay: SM Taytay

Know more about Nailaholics by visiting its website. To stay updated on Nailaholics’ promos and offers, follow it on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Check out my previous post about Nailaholics:

Gave my nails a treat at Nailaholics, SM Pasig

Time for some pampering at Nailaholics, SM City East Ortigas

The past two years have not given me a lot of opportunities for some pampering.

With the lockdowns and the pausing of operations of non-essential businesses such as nail salons, I’ve had to make do with my good ole’ nail clipper to keep my nails passingly presentable.

Well, with the easing of quarantine restrictions and the prospect of returning to the office in the coming days (which require getting my “porma” on while in a corporate setting), I just knew I needed to level up my nail-care game.

With these considerations in mind, I opted to treat, not just myself, but also my husband and daughter #ExhibitA, to some pampering via manicure/pedicure and foot spa services at the nearby Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa.

This decision might come across as self-indulgent but this kind of self-care does have some significant health benefits:

They help prevent infections. Regular cleaning and clipping prevent ingrown toenails which normally cause infection. Plus, part of the services involve moisturizing your feet and hands which, in turn, minimize dryness that results to skin cracks which may also house infection.
They promote healthy blood circulation. Nail technicians also massage your your arms, hands, lower legs and feet during your mani/pedi service, which help to reduce muscle tension, improve joint mobility and optimal blood circulation.
They help improve the appearance of your hands and feet. Aside from the improved blood circulation that improves your skin condition, the resulting clean and well-groomed look of your extremities contribute to an overall improved appearance.

Foot Care

Our pampering started off with a Foot Spa (Php500) that involves foot detoxification, exfoliation and moisturization.

First, our feet were soaked in a warm and scented foot bath which helped to soothe our feet (oftentimes the most neglected part of our body!). These were then massaged and scrubbed to remove dead skin cells and promote a softer feel.

After the Foot Spa, comes the Pedicure (Php475) which involves toenail shaping, cuticle treatment and (for me and #ExhibitA) application of nail polish.

I’ve been nursing a case of subungal hematoma (also known as “patay na kuko”) on my toes for the past few months which I’ve been feeling very self-conscious about. It wouldn’t be an issue during a work-from-home setting (after all, I don’t display my feet during Zoom meetings, hehehe!) but going back to the office with these unsightly injuries would preclude me from wearing open-toed heels which I usually wear with my office clothes.

Ah, the problems that beset working women!

Well, this problem was solved by covering them up with nail polish. As I would still like my toenail color to be simple and low-maintenance, I opted for a nail polish shade that’s close to my skin tone.

Hand Care

Simultaneous with our Pedicure, another set of nail technicians are busy with our Manicure (Php450), cleaning and shaping our fingernails as well as carefully providing cuticle treatment.

Since my work involves a lot of typing on computer keyboards, long fingernails is a no-no. I opted for French tipped-nails: closely clipped and square-shaped nails with a clear polish applied at the base and white nail polish applied at the tips. This style has a clean and simple appearance that is so easy to maintain.

It’s wonderful how this short pampering session got me feeling all refreshed and revved up, ready to return to the office!

Plus, Hubby and #ExhbitA are quite happy with their Nailaholics experience as well!

Want to treat yourself to some pampering too? Book your appointment now!

This Nailaholics branch is located at the Second Floor, SM City East Ortigas, Ortigas Avenue Extension, Barangay Sta. Lucia, Pasig City, open daily from 10am to 9pm.

Other Nailaholics branches in Metro Manila are located in the following cities:

Las Pinas: SM Las Pinas
Makati: Ayala Circuit, Gloriata 3, Cash & Carry, San Antonio Plaza Arcade
Manila: Lucky Chinatown Mall, SM Manila
Marikina: Ayala Malls Feliz, SM Marikina
Muntinlupa: Festival Mall, SM Muntinlupa
Novaliches: SM Novaliches
Quezon City: Ayala Malls Cloverleaf, Ayala Fishermall, Eastwood Mall, Gateway Mall, Robinsons Galleria
Paranaque: SM BF Paranaque, SM Bicutan, SM Sucat, Ayala Malls Mania=la Bay
Pasay: SM Mall of Asia
Pasig: Ayala Malls the 30th, Robinsons Metro East, SM Pasig
San Juan: Unimart
Taguig: Market! Market!, Uptown Mall
Taytay: SM Taytay

Know more about Nailaholics by visiting its website. To stay updated on Nailaholics’ promos and offers, follow it on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Check out my previous post about Nailaholics:

Gave my nails a treat at Nailaholics, SM Pasig

I seldom get manicures or pedicures: having been blessed with nails resistant to chipping or breaking while within a reasonable length, I just usually cut my nails myself every month or so. Also, I usually devote the time and money for this kind of self-care towards other pursuits (like foodie meetups, yeah!).

Surprisingly though, far from being a frivolous self-indulgence, getting nails done actually can be very beneficial to most women’s well-being.

How?

A mani-pedi session at a local nail spa or salon is a precious moment when a woman can unplug from the usual concerns of work and family life. The half-hour it takes for a nail specialist to clean, cut, shape and file a woman’s nails is time she can spend with her phone hidden away as she lounges on a comfy chair with her hands and feet up. Many girls take this as an opportunity to de-stress.

A treatment also oftentimes include a relaxing hand and foot massage that helps improve blood circulation and ease joint movement in these limbs.

Furthermore, regular nail treatments also reduces the chances of nails developing fungi and other infections, thanks to the intensive cleaning that they go through.

I recently got to treat myself to these health benefits when I got a free mani-pedi treatment at Nailaholics at SM Pasig (thanks to my good friend Jen of SandUnderMyFeet.com for the GC!).

Nailaholics is a chain of nail salons that seek to provide the metro’s denizens with a place to escape to and get pampered.

Inspired by the chic and luxurious beach life along the Hamptons coast, its premises are marked by seaside inspired colors and decor. Soft mood piped-in music also contributes to the relaxing atmosphere.

After ushering me to a lounge chair, my nail technicians (NTs) Issa and Dicel set about giving me and my nails a much-deserved treat which included:

Soaking my hands and feet in warm scented water for a few seconds. This helps to moisturize and soften my nails prior to the treatment.

Shaping my nails. My nails usually grow in a rounded shape so the NTs just clipped and filed my nails following this natural shape. This actually results to stronger nail growth.

Cleaning. A cuticle cream is applied to my nails and the cuticle is gently pushed down to create an appearance of longer nails.

Hand and Foot Massage. My hands and feet were applied with lotion and given a gentle reflexology massage. Ooh, this made me want to go back the very next day!

I opted not to have my nails colored because, being a no-frills girl at heart, I didn’t want the responsibility of maintaining colored nails.

My mani-pedi treatment at Nailaholics was a welcome respite from the daily grind. Knowing that it actually contributes to my overall health, and to my confidence in presenting myself to the world, are welcome bonuses.

Now I’m thinking of treating my best gals to a nail spa day at Nailaholics for my birthday.

This Nailaholics branch is located at Unit 148 SM Center Frontera Verde C5 Ugong, Pasig City. Other branches in metro are located in the following cities: