Mandatory component of the ideal female image is considered well-groomed hands of the girl and a neat manicure. During communication, people pay attention to the condition of the nails and hands, and starting from this, they determine how much the lady is careful.
Although nowadays most of the representatives of the stronger sex also care about the condition of their nails, which is a good trend. It is much nicer to see people have the perfect manicure, and not the dirt under the nails.
To do a manicure and take care of your own fingers should first of all, because only this way you can save your nails health. It is necessary to perform ordinary hygienic procedures: remove dirt from under the nails, make baths, cut the burrs and cuticle. And then the appearance of marigold will please the eye.
Types of manicure
Beauty salons offer a variety of manicure. In order to choose the most optimal way to bring fingers in order, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the main points of each type:
- Classic (cut) - the most popular type of manicure in the post-Soviet space. Suitable for all types of marigold (even in neglected condition). Economical in time. During the procedure, the hands are steamed in water, then the cuticle is removed with scissors. However, in many European countries this type of manicure in salons is not used because of the possibility of damage to the cuticle and infection.
- Apparatus - one of the types of unedged manicure. With the help of a special device with grinding nozzles, the cuticle gets rid of dead cells, keeping the cuticle itself intact. Such devices are widely used for pedicure.
- European - quite famous in the US and European countries (hence the name). It is considered safe, rather than traditional, due to the lack of cutting tools in the procedure. The skin around the nail is softened by a special tool and the cuticle is removed with an orange stick. This type of manicure is not suitable for running nails.
- Japanese - a unique and natural type of manicure, which allows effectively to treat thin and weakened nail plates. In the process used environmentally friendly products (hand scrub, serum for marigold, natural tools). Effective for nail restoration after removing gel polish.
- SPA manicure is a long but pleasant procedure. This is a complex consisting of moisturizing and massaging the hands, peeling and nourishing the skin of the hands with a special vitamin remedy. After this procedure, the skin rejuvenates and becomes more elastic, the nail plate is strengthened.
What tools are needed for quality procedures
To marigold constantly looked well-groomed, you need a certain set of specialized tools. You can purchase them individually or with a complete manicure kit. In the latter case, you should pay attention to the presence of all the necessary devices:
- Nail scissors - the main tool for nail care. Should regularly monitor their severity. Scissors are divided into different types: to remove the cuticle; for cutting marigolds; universal.
- Nippers for removal of agnails and a cuticle. Differ in cutting blade length. When choosing, be sure to pay attention to the material of manufacture and the quality of sharpening. There are also nail clippers (knipser);
- Nail file - is used to give the nail the desired shape, polishing and grinding the nail plate. Nail files vary in grit size. Taking into account this circumstance, it is necessary to choose separately files for natural nails and extended. For polishing nails used buffs on a soft basis;
- Pusher - oblong tool with different tips. One side in the form of a scapula is needed to move the cuticle back. The other side in the form of a hatchet is used to clean the nail from dirt;
- Trimmer is a special tool for trimming the cuticle and processing the prenoguevoy hole.
How to do a classic manicure at home
Learning to do a manicure at home alone is quite possible. After all, it is not always possible to visit beauty salons. Cutting manicure at home is easy, you only need to know the main stages of the procedure:
- Correction of the form. You should start by choosing the shape of the nail (oval, round, square), depending on the length of the fingers, the shape of the hands and the nail plate. Manicure scissors are used when deciding to cut nails by several millimeters. It is necessary to shear immediately with one movement. In other cases, the use of a nail file is recommended. When filing the file is kept at an angle, moving from the edge to the center of the nail strictly in one direction;
- Hand bath. For easy removal of the cuticle, it is necessary to soften it with hot water. In the bath, you can add sea salt and essential oils. Fingers are immersed in such a solution for 10-15 minutes. After the bath, hands are wiped dry with a towel;
- Cuticle removal. First, you need to push the cuticle with a pusher or orange stick. The excess skin is removed with tweezers, which before use should certainly be disinfected. If there are burrs, they should be carefully removed with the help of forceps. The treated areas of the cuticle are treated with an alcohol disinfecting solution. At the end of the procedure, it is advisable to put on the nails specialized oil for the care of the cuticle.
The main advantage of the classic cut manicure is the ability to quickly and simply bring the nails in order.
Apparatus manicure - modern technology
For owners of too delicate skin of the hands or those who are unacceptable edged manicure, perfect hardware manicure. The procedure is performed by the device in the form of a small milling machine.
This type of manicure can be performed in a beauty salon or at home. Specialists in the cabin use a professional tool. To work at home, you can pick up a semi-professional device or home.
Recommendations for the implementation of hardware manicure:
- When using a tool, you should choose a quality device yourself and be sure to study the technology of processing nails using this method;
- The procedure is performed on dry skin. If the cuticle was very hard and was removed by the classical method, then the hands should be dried well;
- During the procedure, it is worth choosing a low speed, the instrument should be held at a 45-degree angle to the nail. The cutter is moved from the center to the edges;
- For the milling machine to serve for a long time, it is necessary to take breaks in the process of work.
- Perform hardware manicure recommended 2 times a month.
Before performing a hardware manicure, you must make sure that there are no damage on the nails and the skin around. Otherwise, such a procedure is contraindicated.
The subtleties of decorative manicure gel varnish
Of course, the main achievement of the nail industry over the past time is the creation of gel polishes. This coating is considered the most popular and fashionable in beauty salons.
Gel Polish can hold on the nails up to 30 days, if you precisely follow the correct technology of application. At the same time, the lacquer does not crack, does not lose its shine, the nail plate is protected.
The main stages of applying gel polish:
- Make a manicure in any convenient way. However, it is preferable to choose a European or hardware manicure, since gel polish should not be applied on wet nails;
- Align the file and clean the edge of the nail from dust;
- Remove the glossy layer from the nail plate with the help of the buff (nail file with fine grit). This is done for better adhesion of gel polish to the nail;
- Primer treatment (means for degreasing the nail plate);
- Applying a base coat with a thin layer and placing the nail in a special lamp for drying the coating;
- Applying color gel polish in 2 or 3 layers, while drying each layer in the lamp;
- Coating nails with a finishing coat with a thicker layer;
- Remove the adhesive layer with a special degreaser. The nails will then get a beautiful glossy shine.
The main advantages of manicure gel varnish: durable coating, ease of coating the nails, glossy shine of lacquer until the removal of the coating.
French chic - classics of the genre
French manicure - the most famous type of nail design. Exquisitely looks on any form of nails. Traditional manicure is nail polishing in a pink or beige shade, and the edge of the nail plate is isolated with white lacquer in the form of a crescent.
How to do a French manicure? Consider the stages of its application:
- Be sure to do a hygienic manicure;
- Applying a light pink or beige lacquer in 1-2 layers;
- Stick stencils for french manicure on marigolds (sold in specialized stores) and cover the edges with white lacquer. After drying the varnish, carefully remove the stencils;
- Cover with clear lacquer.
French manicure is always relevant and is suitable for any style.
Excellent condition and appearance of the hands and nails - is an indicator of grooming and accuracy of any girl. Therefore, it is worth paying special attention to manicure and always care for your nails.
The following video clearly and in detail shows how to do a manicure at home.
