Ensuring the health and safety of our employees, customers and the general public is our #1 priority. Every single employee at AQ Nails understands and abides by the sanitation guidelines as outlined by the Massachusetts State Board of Cosmetology. To go one step further in ensuring the consistencies of our sanitation standards as well as service level, here are some of the things we do as a standard practice: All metal implements are sterilized after every client in Barbicide disinfectant(bactericidal, fungicidal, and viricidal). Pipeless Foot Spas: There is no pipe under foot spa so that no dirty water sitting inside the pipe. Also, we sprayed down with Sani-mint (antibacterial disinfectant cleaner) and wiped dry. Management does a once a week thorough inspection of all technicians, stations, products and disinfectants to ensure all guidelines are followed. If you are uncertain about these procedures being met during your visit at our salon, please email us at aq@vvbeautygroup.com.

Yes! All of our nail technicians are encouraged to work on each other’s clients in order to learn from each other’s work, as well as critique and improve each other’s work. All of our nail technicians follow the same guidelines and standards; however, each does boast their own unique personalities and style of work.

It is not essential to have a professional manicure or enhancement, but it is certainly beneficial in more ways than one! Most salon atmospheres are clean, efficient and offer a luxury we all crave-pampering! Treating yourself to a day, or even an hour, at a salon is a refreshing, revitalizing experience. With today’s industry standards for salon sanitation and advances in salon technology, the salon is the best environment for nail services.

AAcrylic nails, in most cases, are the strongest semi-permanent nail extensions available. As with all nail extensions, with proper application and proper maintenance there are virtually no negatives to wearing acrylics.

Fungus is not caused by wearing acrylic nails, but from improper maintenance. Occasionally, when lifting occurs and the nail is neglected, moisture gets trapped in between the acrylic and the nail bed, creating “water moles” (green or tan in color). This is often mistakenly called “fungus”. Water moles are not a disease or a serious condition if recognized and treated properly. The color stain can usually be buffed away, disinfected and will eventually grow out along with your nails. If left untreated, this can potentially turn into a more serious infection. Water moles should not occur if enhancements are done properly with regular maintenance.

Today, nail extensions can accommodate all lifestyles. Nail extensions are not thick and do not have to be worn long. Today, a more natural look is appealing. There are many different types of extensions such as tips, sculptured nails, nail wraps and gel nails. Consult a professional nail technician to determine which nail extension is best for you.