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What’s Your Favorite Boise Manicure?

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We all love a good Boise manicure, and most start out the same way. However, some people like to keep it simple, while others opt for something more creative. That’s why it’s important to learn about all the different types of manicures to help you decide which one suits you best. After all, your nails say a lot about who you are. Whether you want the latest standout design or a simple nude polish, it’s really up to you!

Popular Types of Boise Manicures

Basic Manicure

If you’ve never received a professional Boise manicure, you might want to start out with a basic shape, and polish. During a basic manicure, your nail technician at unDONE Salon will tame your cuticles, and ask what kind of nails and length you prefer. Options include square, oval, squoval, or the popular stiletto shape.

Once the shape of your nails has been defined, your hands will be moisturized with a basic massage before a base coat is applied. After that, a polish of your choice will be applied followed by a top coat. Once your nails have been polished, your hands will be placed under a nail dryer to complete the drying process.

French Manicure

The ever-classic French manicure is a go-to style for anyone wanting a classic, classy, neutral nail. During this Boise manicure treatment, a clear, pale pink or beige polish of your choice will be applied over the entire nail with white polish along the tip. The end result will provide you with healthy, vibrant nails perfect for all occasions.

Gel Manicure

If you want a long-lasting Boise manicure without the commitment of having acrylic nails, a gel manicure is a good option. All the steps of a basic manicure are taken, except the gel polish requires curing under a special UV light. Once cured, gel polish will last much longer than normal nail polish and is less prone to chipping. Quick, bullet-proof and glossy, a gel manicure can last up to two weeks.

Shellac Manicure

A Shellac manicure is a long lasting nail polish that is cured with a UV light. Like a gel manicure, Shellac nails can last up to two weeks or longer without chipping or breaking. However, your natural nails will continue to grow underneath which will require needed maintenance appointments. While removal requires soaking your nails in acetone, the biggest difference between a Shellac manicure and a gel manicure is that Shellac nails are less damaging and take about ⅓ of the time to remove.

Contact unDONE Salon

With a number of Boise manicures to choose from, you can have any design tailored to fit your unique lifestyle. In addition to all the ever-changing nail trends, the professional nail technician at unDONE Salon can help you try new ideas while pampering you with a relaxing manicure treatment in the process.

Stop by or schedule a Boise manicure to make your nails stand out this spring! Call us at (208) 287-2010 or schedule your appointment online!

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Lift Your Spirits This Winter With A Boise Spray Tan!

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Dreaming of summer? With winter in full swing, you’re probably noticing how pale your skin is each time you glance in the mirror. With less time spent outdoors, the less chance we have to soak up the sun that creates the “summer glow” we all strive for. But cold weather shouldn’t automatically mean pale skin. Spray tanning is the perfect option for those looking for a convenient way to tan even if it’s cold outside.

Not sure why you should tan during the winter? Check out the following reasons why winter is the perfect time for a subtle golden glow:

The Benefits of a Boise Spray Tan

Confidence & Personal Improvement

Just like maintaining a Boise manicure or pedicure, it’s always important to take the time to do something for yourself. Things, like buying a new outfit, or taking a relaxing bath are ways you can treat yourself while improving your overall happiness. Another way to improve your self-confidence during the winter is to provide your skin with a makeover with a Boise spray tan. The simple act of making yourself feel and look better will change your outlook and mood, especially if it’s freezing and miserable outside. Even if nobody notices your tan, you will feel confident each time you look in the mirror.

Impress Your Significant Other

The only other person who will most likely see your bikini body this winter will be your significant other. Valentine’s day would be the perfect opportunity to showcase a warm, bronze glow. It’s always nice to receive the compliments you crave while feeling confident in an intimate setting. A Boise spray tan can provide you with the summer skin you crave while making you look and feel beautiful.

Special Events

Another great reason to get a Boise spray tan this winter are the special events you plan on attending. Instead of having pale, dry skin, imagine showing up with a realistic, moisturized summer glow! Look and feel your best during the following celebrations:

  • Valentine’s Day
  • Spring Break Vacation
  • Work Events
  • Parties

Boost Your Self-Confidence!

Just because it’s cold outside and you may be covered up doesn’t mean a Boise spray tan won’t make your clothes and fashion choices look better. Give yourself a needed confidence boost during the depressing winter months! Whatever the reason or occasion a Boise spray tan is a good option for anyone wanting to look and feel their best. There is nothing like looking in the mirror and feeling beautiful with warm, bronzed skin.

Schedule a Boise Spray Tan Today!

At unDONE Salon, we offer a naturally formulated Boise spray tan that is perfect for obtaining a summer bronzed glow while fortifying your skin’s natural defenses.  We use a skin nourishing VINO Bronzing Mist that not only provides a beautiful Boise spray tan but helps fight free radical damage along with the signs of aging while protecting your skin from the natural elements. Our Boise spray tan will help you achieve the most natural looking summer glow even on the most fair of skin!

Ready to schedule your Boise spray tan? Call us at (208) 287-2010 or schedule online today!

Give the Gift of Beautiful Nails with a Nail Salon Boise Gift Certificate!

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City sidewalks… Busy sidewalks… Dressed in holiday style…

It’s that time of year again! With the Treasure Valley’s first snow upon us, the fairy lights are up and twinkling brighter than ever. While many of us have already started our Christmas shopping there are also those of us who have yet to begin. Between buying presents, wrapping them, and meeting with friends and family the holidays can spread us pretty thin. If you’ve got a busy schedule and don’t have much time to shop, unDONE has got you covered!

If you’re not sure what to get your wife, mother or daughter, get them a nail salon Boise gift certificate! Let’s face it, we all like to get pampered, especially when it allows us time to slow down and relax. The best part? A nail salon Boise gift certificate will provide your loved one with the ability to look down at their hands and feet and remember how much you care about them.

While not all of us are beauty risk-takers, we can all appreciate a Boise manicure or pedicure. With nail salon Boise services ranging from gel, acrylics, paraffin dips and nail art, there is always something for everyone looking for a mani or pedi. Whether it’s a basic grooming and polish or a full set of acrylic nails, a Boise manicure or pedicure is an affordable gift to give! Mani-Pedis are a fantastic gift idea for anyone who needs some relaxation but doesn’t have a lot of time. They help ensure healthy nails, hands, and feet while changing up your look!

Pamper your loved one this Christmas. Just about anyone will be happy to receive a nail salon Boise gift certificate because it comes with the promise of a perfect getaway, a chance to escape from everyday cares and relax at our salon. However, if you’ve got something else in mind other than a Boise manicure, unDONE offers a variety of other services to choose from. From hair services to facials to eyelash extensions, we’ve got you covered!

Let’s face it, you can take a chance and buy something your loved one may not like or you can personalize a gift certificate specifically to their needs. We may be bias, but we’re confident that the gift of a salon experience trumps anything they can unwrap.

Call us at (208) 287-2010 to inquire about any of our holiday season gift certificates!

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Celebrate the Holidays with a Boise Manicure from Undone!

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There’s always a special air of excitement during the holiday season. Creating memories, and spending time with friends and loved ones is what makes the following weeks so special. The holidays represent love, sharing, and being together. However, the holiday season is also the time for festive gatherings and entertainment.

Now is the time that we search our closets or go out shopping for the perfect holiday attire. Whether it’s a fun, ugly Christmas sweater or a fancy cocktail outfit, the holiday season is also the perfect time to dress up your nails. When it comes to your next Boise manicure, why not try something new and fun? This winter our talented Boise nail salon technician has put together a list of some ideas to try for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years!

Thanksgiving

Whether you’re the one hosting or visiting friends and family, your nails should be kept short, and clean to help out with a Thanksgiving meal. For this holiday our Boise nail salon technician suggests a rounder, more oval shaped nail that isn’t too distracting or requires tpp much maintenance. After all, nobody wants to bring a manicure set with them to a Thanksgiving gathering.

For design ideas, try sticking to solid colors like orange, pink, and purple. But keep it soft or dark. The spring and summer seasons are meant for vibrant oranges, pinks and purples among other colors. But for Thanksgiving, both dark and light shades work.

Christmas

Christmas is known for colors like red, green, and winter white. But this holiday, why not focus on darker colors like black, dark grey, maroon, and dark blue? For a splash of style, come to unDONE for a dual tone Boise manicure. Our Boise nail salon technician can balance darker colors with contrasting ones like black and white, dark grey and silver, maroon and gold, and even dark blue and white. For shapes, go for something a little more elongated than the nails for Thanksgiving and choose almond-shaped nails that really stand out from one holiday party to the next!

New Year’s

Ring in the New Year with nails that feel fresh and fun! This New Year, why not switch up your stiletto-styled nails and go for a shape that’s a little gentler with a ballerina nail shape. This style elongates your fingers without making them look as dangerous as stiletto nails. For colors and designs, think glitter. New Year’s is all about champagne, glitter, fireworks, and streamers. Sparkly silver, gold or even rose gold nails will dazzle anyone around you. Not interested in glitter nails? Why not try a metallic chrome manicure instead?

Schedule A Boise Manicure At Undone

Stop by or schedule a Boise manicure at unDONE Salon for a number of these winter nail trends. Our Boise nail salon technician is available to make your nails stand out for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Call us at (208) 287-2010 or schedule your appointment online!

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unDONE Salon Tips for the Ultimate Wedding Manicure

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Your wedding day is the one day you get to feel and look like a true princess, and we’ve all been dreaming about it since we were little girls. However, weddings are synonymous with planning. In order to pull of a dream wedding, there are so many details that need to be planned carefully. Not to mention that on your wedding day, you will be noticed from your head to your toes by everyone who attends. So on such an important day, you CANNOT afford to ignore your nails.

Below are some Boise manicure tips when it comes to rocking the perfect nails on your wedding day:

What nail color and polish should you choose?

Once you’ve decided on your bridal hair style, and have an idea on how you’re going to do your makeup, there are still things to consider when it comes to your wedding manicure. Consider going for a long lasting product that you’re Boise manicure technician can put on before the big day that will last throughout your honeymoon. Don’t let a chipped nail ruin your day. Also, consider the length of your nails to ensure they are comfortable and manageable.

How far in advance should you get a Boise manicure before the wedding?
If you decide to go with a long lasting product like a gel, make sure to have them done no more than a week before hand. A gel manicure can last up to 3 weeks, seeing you through your big day and honeymoon. Ask your Boise manicure technician about maintenance products like cuticle oil, hand creams and topcoats so that your nails stay looking their best. We also advise on getting your nails done the day before your wedding, so you don’t have to worry about an emergency touch up on the big day.

Make sure your Boise manicure stays perfect

Having a beautiful Boise manicure for your wedding day isn’t as simple as just having your polish done the night before. You need to keep in mind that you need to maintain the health and condition of your nails in the months and weeks leading up to your big day. Our Boise manicure technician recommends applying a cuticle oil and hand cream daily to rehydrate and combat any dryness around your cuticles, fingers and hands.

Time to get moisturizing!

Additional Wedding Day Nails Advice

  1.  Try different colors in the months and weeks leading up to your wedding so you know exactly which one you love the best.
  2. Think about the color of your dress, bouquet, and wedding color theme. Will you nails go with them or clash?
  3. DON’T bite your nails! While planning a wedding can be stressful, you don’t want your nails to look chewed up.
  4. Use a cuticle oil or vitamin E oil every evening before you go to bed. Your nails will look beautiful and thank you. Picture soft, beautiful hands.
  5. If you would like to go with a color that will pop, try tying the color into your wedding color scheme or as the dominant color in your bouquet.

 

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Boise Hair Salon Tips for the Upcoming Wedding Season

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Your Wedding Day – it’s arguably the single most important day of your life. Not only is it a day of celebration that we share with family and friends but the day we capture memories in countless photographs. For many brides-to-be, planning a wedding can be stressful. That’s why the team at unDONE Salon wants to help. Below are some Boise hair salon wedding tips to help ensure there is no room for error when it comes to your special day:

1.) Schedule a Consultation

It’s a well know fact that planning and paying for a wedding can be expensive. However, scheduling a Boise hair salon consultation should not be a step to forego. Planning your perfect look requires not only thought & creativity but realistic expectations as well. During this appointment you will discuss your personal style, wedding dress, headpiece and what you plan on doing with your hair, makeup, and nails. In order to help your Boise hair salon stylist provide you with the best possible recommendations, don’t forget to bring in pictures of your wedding dress, and different hairstyles you might have in mind as well as the veil or headpiece you plan on wearing.

2.) Pre-Book Your Appointments

It’s also extremely important to schedule any appointments ahead of time to ensure your stylist can get you in and have time to work on your hair, skin or nails without being rushed. Often times, the upcoming wedding season can fill up our appointment books fast. Not only that but by booking your appointments in advance you will ensure the time of the services and treatments you need:

  • Skincare – Corrective facials should always be scheduled at least a week before your wedding day to allow any redness or irritation to subside.
  • Haircolor – Avoid any radical haircolor changes within six months of your big day. Our Boise hair salon stylists also recommend touching up your color within four weeks of your wedding day but no closer than two weeks.
  • Haircut – If you plan on having your hair on the longer side, avoid any snipping but make sure you keep your ends healthy with regular trims. Also, it’s important to schedule your final haircut alongside your haircolor appointment to ensure any trims aren’t too fresh.
  • Nails – Your Boise manicure technician recommends saving this appointment for one or two days before your wedding day to prevent any chips. Having your nails done can also be a great moment to breath and relax before the rush.

3.) Schedule a Trial Close to the Big Day

Booking your trial months in advance can turn out to be a big mistake. While we take pictures and notes of the look you want, a lot can change in the months leading up to the main event. Our Boise hair salon stylists recommend scheduling your trial 4-6 weeks prior to your big day in order to allow for enough time between appointments.

4.) Bring All Your Accessories to the Trial

Last but not least, it’s VERY important to bring your wedding accessories (veil, earrings, necklace, etc.) to your trial appointment. The reason why this is crucial is because your Boise hair salon stylist will need to visualize everything as a whole while providing you with a preview of the end result. While the wedding dress isn’t a necessary item to bring, everything from the chest upwards is very helpful in creating the final concept as close as possible.

If you would like to learn more about the unDONE wedding services we offer, call us at (208) 287-2010. Our team of Boise hair salon stylists are here to help you with all your hair, skin and nail needs and can help bring your bridal vision to life. You have enough on your plate as it is. Let unDONE help you make it a relaxing, fabulous, and fun experience to remember!

 

 

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Five of the Best Summer 2016 Boise Manicure Trends!

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Playing with different nail colors can be exciting, especially when you can turn your Boise manicure into little works of art. If you’re looking to try a brighter more vibrant style, now is the season! Some of the biggest nail trends this summer are a throwback to the past – channeling the 80’s with geometric shapes, colors and glitter.

Below are some of the top nail trends unDONE Salon can provide you with for the 2016 summer season:

#1: The New French Nails

While French nails are nothing new, the 2016 summer trend is twisting this classic style with interesting displays of colored edges with bursts of color. Why stick to the same vintage look when you can have gorgeous aqua green tips? Pulling off this look provides that the top or bottoms of your nail should not attempt to look natural in anyway. In fact, the color should pop as much as possible!

#2: Glitter Magic

Who doesn’t love glitter? The 80’s were an especially sparkly decade. Glitter can be added to any color base in any form. Whether you want to add it to the lower part of your nail or only the tips, glittery textures are a must try this summer season. For a superlative impact, have your Boise manicure technician sprinkle on some loose glitter over clear wet polish before brushing it off and gently painting on a top coat!

#3: White Out!

White nails for summer? That sounds ludicrous right? Not this year! Think about it… A white-out manicure will go with everything in your closet. The key to rocking this look however, is to make sure you stay inside the lines and remove any smudges. Another benefit of having white nails? They provide the perfect blank canvas for some adorable nail art!

#4: Rainbows & Sunsets

Rainbow nails are another 80’s inspired eye-catching look. Even simple classic rainbow designs can be amazing. Even better? Try your hand at sunset nails which can be flexible and attractive when it comes to color layout. From tye dye to splattered, there is a huge variety of rainbow and sunset nail designs your Boise manicure technician can provide you with this summer!

#5: Line at the Bottom

Last but not least, the hottest Boise manicure trend for this summer is lining the bottom of your nails like you would your eyes with eyeliner. This makeup effect will provide you with a chic nail design twist. Wanna try it out? Have your nail tech stick to a simple base coat before drawing lines around the outer edges of your nails for a fresh cool look!

 

Spring Cleaning: Caring for Your Hands & Nails

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With the weather so warm, and summer just around the corner, most of us are busy with spring cleaning tasks. However, with all the yard work and pulling weeds, it’s important not to neglect your hands and nails in the process. Taking care of your hands and nails isn’t just limited to wearing gloves. Below are some things to look out for when it comes to maintaining the health and beauty of your hands:

Water
Whether you’re doing the dishes or working in the garden, submerging your nails in water for long periods of time can be very damaging. Water can not only dry out your hands, it can weaken your nails causing them to split, peel, or break easily. Try limiting water exposure, and make sure to wear gloves when possible. Also, a clear top coat can help make bare nails a little more water resistant.

Chemicals
There are a variety of everyday products we use that contain chemicals that can damage your skin and nails.

  • Hand Soap
  • Nail Polish Removers
  • Dish & Laundry Detergent
  • Bleach
  • Kitchen & Bathroom Solvents

Using products without wearing gloves exposes your hands and nails to heavy-duty chemicals that can dry, damage and strip them. Bleach is especially damaging.

Weather
During the summer, we tend to drink more water due to hotter temperatures. Don’t forget that your hands and nails are thirsty too! Make sure to invest in a quality moisturizer and use it often.  Also, Vitamin E is ideal to rub on your nails and cuticles when they are especially dry and in need of a little extra TLC.

Boise Nail Salon Tips For Maintaining Healthy Hands & Nails This Summer
While wearing gloves is important there are a few other things you can do to maintain the health and beauty of your hands and nails this summer.

  • Trim, don’t cut hangnails.
  • Limit use of hand sanitizers.
  • Use moisturizing hand soaps.
  • Massage nails and cuticles with Vitamin E or a cuticle oil.
  • Push back cuticles, rather than cutting them.
  • Exfoliate your hands and nails before moisturizing.
  • Avoid heavily scented hand creams that can further dry out your nails.
  • Limit your use of polish removers, especially those that contain acetone.
  • Wear cotton gloves at night while sleeping (after putting on hand cream).
  • Slather on a high quality hand cream everyday and at night before bed.

How Undone Salon Can Help Your Hands & Nails Look Their Best this Summer
At Undone, we are a Boise nail salon that offers Boise manicures & Boise pedicures to exfoliate, moisturize, and condition your hands, and nails to keep them healthy and looking their best. We also offer cuticle and paraffin hand treatments as a fabulous way to treat & moisturize your hands and nails.

Despite applying all of the above mentioned tips, you may find yourself with a split, cracked or torn nail. If that happens, come in to see us for a needed repair. Remember, healthy hands & nails can make a huge difference in the beauty of your Boise manicure, so visit us often, and especially during the spring and summer!

 

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Boise Nail Salon Tips: The Benefits of Paraffin Wax

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Since the Roman Empire, healers throughout time have been using paraffin wax to treat treat a variety of ailments. In fact, the Romans were known to pour the hot wax over the body in preparation for a massage. Later, the French started using it to help accelerate the healing of wounds. Now, paraffin wax is most commonly used in your Boise nail salon due to its wide variety of benefits.

Paraffin is a petroleum based wax that is melted in a controlled temperature pot for continuous use. Since it is petroleum based, its great for sealing in moisture for dry cracked skin. During a paraffin wax treatment at your Boise nail salon, your hands and feet are dipped three times into the warm wax before being covered with a plastic glove and towel. After a few minutes the wax then cools, and is gently pulled away from the skin. During its removal the wax helps to remove dead skin cells while leaving your hands deeply moisturized. Since paraffin is a natrual emollient, it helps to open the pores, making the skin soft and supple while increasing your skins elasticity and mobility. Paraffin is very beneficial during your Boise manicure or pedicure for those with dry, cracked skin because it adds a waterproof coating that helps it to retain your body’s natural oils. This coating also helps to protect the skin from external elements.

How is paraffin wax made? Paraffin wax occurs naturally as a component of crude mineral oils that is refined or separated. It is then purified through boiling and then chilled and pressed through a filter which creates a heavy oil (paraffin wax). Paraffin has been laboratory tested to by hygienically safe to use. It is colorless, tasteless, and odorless. Since paraffin is heavy in molecular weight, it aids in an increase to the blood supply to the area being treated and traps moisture from underlying layers of the skin, resulting in rejuvenated and nourished skin.

A paraffin wax treatment at your Boise nail salon is not only beneficial to your skin, it also has many other health benefits. Paraffin has been known to relax muscles, increase blood flow, relieve joint stiffness, and reduce pain. People struggling with arthritis, muscle, tendon and ligament ailments may also find a Boise nail salon paraffin treatment to be very helpful.

The next time you visit Undone Salon for a Boise manicure or pedicure, ask your technician about getting a paraffin wax treatment! You won’t be sorry…

 

Boise Nail Salon Tips for Winterizing Your Hands & Nails

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Just as our hair, and skin suffers during the dry winter months, our hands and nails suffer too. Nails thrive on humidity. Unfortunately however, Idaho maintains a cold, dry climate during the winter, and by spending time indoors with the furnace on, your nails can become dehydrated and brittle. Keep in mind that unless you wear gloves 24/7, your hands get almost as much air exposure as your face! But, just as the seasons change, so should your hand and nail care routine. Below are some cold weather, Boise nail salon tips to help rescue your hands from the effects of winter:

Boise Nail Salon Tips For Maintaining Healthy Hands & Nails This Winter

While you’ll certainly want to slip on a cozy pair of gloves or mittens when you spend time outdoors this winter, there are a few other things you can do to maintain the health & beauty of your hands and nails. These Boise nail salon tips are beneficial during any season but especially vital during the winter.

  • Trim, don’t cut hangnails.
  • Avoid hot showers or baths.
  • Limit use of hand sanitizers.
  • Use moisturizing hand soaps.
  • Keep nails shorter in wintertime.
  • Massage nails and cuticles with a cuticle oil.
  • Push back cuticles, rather than cutting them.
  • Exfoliate your hands and nails before moisturizing.
  • Wear rubber gloves when doing dishes or cleaning.
  • Avoid heavily scented hand creams that can further dry out your nails.
  • Limit your use of polish removers, especially those that contain acetone.
  • Wear cotton gloves at night while sleeping (after putting on hand cream).
  • Slather on a high quality hand cream everyday and at night before bed.

How Undone Salon Can Help Your Hands & Nails Look Their Best this Winter

At Undone, we are a Boise nail salon that offers Boise manicures & Boise pedicures to exfoliate, moisturize, and condition your hands, and nails to keep them healthy and looking their best during the cold, dry months of winter. We also offer cuticle and paraffin hand treatments as a fabulous treat to moisturize your hands and nails.

Despite applying all of the above mentioned tips, you may find yourself with a split, cracked or torn nail. If that happens, come in to see us for a needed repair. Remember, healthy hands & nails can make a huge difference in the beauty of your Boise manicure, so visit us often, and especially during the winter!