Get Polished: Nail tips with Joe Flores

    

     Joe Flores, a.k.a. Joey, is the best of the best when it comes to manicures.  Not only will he help pick the right color for your skin tone and whatever color outfit your wearing, but he also smiles and compliments you the entire time he works on making your nails beautiful!  The top nail technician for Frédéric Fekkai Dallas has been in the Nail industry for 29 years and has worked at some of the top spas in the U.S.  He was recognized by the ISPA for lifetime contribution to the spa industry in 2003, voted the best nail technician by Creative Nails that same year, and was honored the Hospy Award (given by the hospitality industry network) in 2008 while employed at the Ritz Carlton hotel. Voted the best manicurist in allure magazine and best of the big D in 2009 for D Magazine.  He truly is a nail artist!

            

     Joey says choosing a nail color is like choosing makeup!  You have to pick what is right for your skin tone!  He suggests using bright bold colors on mediums to dark tones to bring out the color in the skin and lighter for fair skin tones.  He painted this funny face pink on my nails today! 

KS: How should our nails be shaped with the bright colors that are in for spring?

JF: Nails that look good with bright colors on the hands or toes, are nail beds that are long and barely over the free edge. Nails that are shorter would look good in bright colors as long as you take the nails edges in some to give them a more contour shape.

KS: What can we do to keep our nails moisturized at home? 

 JF: As you know, Daily wear and tear on your nails can cause dry brittle nails. Using a good cuticle oil such as Avoplex by O.P.I. or Sally Hansen's nail and cuticle oil is best for daily moisture and healthier looking nails.  Frédéric Fekkai Shea Butter cream is also a favorite for hands.

KS: We all want to know, should nails and toes match?

JF: Matching nail colors for both hands and feet are still in for most women today. However, if you would like to know more about pairing colors, stop by the Chanel boutique here in highland park village and ask for Debra on What colors she recommends putting together as they release colors as pairs. but always remember to go darker on the feet and lighter on the hands on colors of the same family.

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