Manicure and pedicure

It's no secret that one of the main attributes of a well-groomed woman and girl are flawless legs and a beautiful manicure. Previously, it was believed that grooming is the prerogative of the exclusively weaker sex, but in our time, neat nails have become a necessity for many men, especially in public professions. The beauty industry offers a plethora of options for home and salon care for hands and feet, and this article will give you some tips on how to take care of your nails in the most effective way.

First you need to understand what are the well-known concepts. Manicure, in simple terms, is a set of procedures, thanks to which the nails acquire a beautiful shape, and the skin of the hands and feet becomes soft and well-groomed. As noted above, it is performed either in beauty salons or at home. The list of activities included in this service can vary in a very wide range. Thus, the concept of "manicure" can be understood as the procedure for building nails, and applying decorative elements to them, and massage, and baths for the skin of the hands.

A pedicure is essentially a procedure similar to a manicure, but for the feet.However, this service contains a number of mandatory actions - giving nails a beautiful shape, removing rough skin, treating cuticles and a foot bath. There are also variable components of the service, for example, nail polish, massage and even extensions.

Both services have a wide variety of types. To begin with, they should be divided according to how the cuticle is brought into proper form. According to this criterion, edged and unedged manicures are distinguished, as well as hardware manicures should be noted for this classification.

In the price lists of salons, the first two types, as a rule, are designated "classic" and "European". During the first of them, the cuticle is removed with special tongs or burr scissors, and European manicure involves more gentle methods - the cuticle is gently pushed back with an orange stick, which makes the procedure safer and reduces the risk of inflammation. In turn, hardware manicure is a modern technology that allows you to polish the cuticle using a special device, without touching the blood vessels, which allows you to carry out the procedure as safely as possible.

Other types of manicure are very diverse, sometimes they differ in their purpose, materials used for them and colors:

• French. The most famous type of manicure, which has not lost its relevance in our country for many years.Apparently, the point is its versatility - the jacket is considered a kind of classic and implies a moderate length of the nails, the pastel color of the main part of the nail plate, the outer edge of the nail highlighted in a lighter color.
• American. According to the canons of this type of procedure, the color of the varnish and the color of the lipstick must match. Also, the shape of the nails “oval”, medium or large length and bright color is optimal for her.
• Therapeutic. Designed to restore the damaged surface of the nail by applying specialized formulations.
• Nail extension. A method that is gradually losing its relevance, but is still very common. This is the process of artificially increasing the length of the nail. Most often, acrylic, gel, or a combination of these materials are used for this procedure.
• Spa manicure. As a rule, this type of manicure includes massage, peeling, warm hand baths and other procedures at the client's choice. The procedure is quite long in time and has a relaxing effect.
• Express. The procedure is ideal for busy and business people. It does not always include the coating of nail platinum with colored varnish and almost completely excludes hand care. The main function is to give a visually acceptable look to the nails. It differs from other varieties in the speed of execution - the whole procedure takes about ten to fifteen minutes.

• Japanese. This type of manicure stands out among others in that it uses only natural compounds. It is one of the options for therapeutic manicure, which allows you to create a kind of "case" for the treatment of weak and brittle nails.
• Spanish. This type of manicure differs from others in saturation and depth of color, because according to its technique, several layers of varnish are applied to the nail, which create stripes and visually make the nail longer and more attractive.
• Lunar. Also called "Manicure by Dior". Only the hole of the nail bed stands out in color. The shade is chosen much lighter than the base. Sometimes this type of manicure is combined with a jacket, highlighting two parts of the nail at the same time.
• Space manicure. Due to the presence of the smallest particles (glitters) in the varnish, it allows you to create the effect of a starry sky on your nails.
• Gradient. The peculiarity of this type of manicure is that one shade of varnish passes into another horizontally or vertically.
• Nude. Very popular at the moment due to the all-encompassing fashion for naturalness. The main feature is delicate, pastel shades of flowers, which sometimes, if the client wishes, are complemented by a jacket or a moon-type manicure, but without a conspicuous difference in shades.
• Male. The nail plate of the representatives of the strong half of humanity is thicker, so this type of manicure usually takes a little more time. Otherwise, care for men's hands is generally similar to women's manicure. It also happens to be classic edged, French, spa, European and hardware. The main difference is that a color coating is usually not used, but a special colorless composition is used.
• Children's. In fact, this type of manicure is purely hygienic and is aimed at combating burrs. Trimming methods are not used, as such exposures are too rough for delicate baby skin. Therefore, the cuticle becomes softer under the action of oils and shifts.

In turn, the main varieties of pedicure are:

• Classical. Just like a manicure, it is divided into edged and European. The procedure includes a basic set of actions to bring the legs into a beautiful and aesthetic appearance - nail treatment and giving them the desired shape, skin softening and massage.
• Spa pedicure. It includes a set of classic pedicure actions with an additional service - a paraffin bath, caring procedures with algae, a mask with moisturizing properties, and the use of therapeutic mud.
• Pedicure and stone massage. Represents a foot massage with the use of warm and cold stones, has a healing effect.
• French. The execution, as a rule, is similar to this type of manicure - a pink or beige base is used and white varnish is applied to the tip of the nail.
• Mini pedicure. Allows you to perform the procedure in a much shorter time than a standard pedicure. It includes the processing of fingers and cuticles, giving the nails an aesthetic shape. As a rule, the price is also inferior to other types of services.
• hardware. Hardware pedicure is safer and more gentle on the skin than the classic version. This effect is achieved due to the fact that the procedure uses an emollient, and not steaming the feet with water. With the help of this type of service, you can get rid of problems with the skin of the legs, for example, cure calluses, corns and prevent their appearance.
• Fishy. A very original, most environmentally friendly and fairly popular method of skin care and toenails. Fish pedicure can help clients deal with eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. The procedure takes about 30 minutes and is performed no more than once every two months.
• Japanese. It has no striking differences from Japanese manicure. Brings visible results immediately after the procedure. Inflammatory processes and injuries are excluded. The procedure is based on skin treatment with essential oils and subsequent application of coral and pearl scrubs.

There is not always time to visit salon procedures like Shellac and SPA coverage, but everyone can keep their hands and feet well-groomed even at home.

To achieve this result, only a few simple procedures should be carried out regularly, and the nails will become a source of pride.

• First and foremost rule - nail processing must be carried out in one direction and metal files should be abandoned. They injure the nail and it is better to replace them with acrylic or glass products.
• The second rule of high-quality nail treatment At home, cuticle care is a must. First, it is softened with a specialized cosmetic composition. When the cuticle is sufficiently moistened, it is pushed back with a special stick. After that, the burrs are carefully cut off with tweezers.
• third rule can be considered prudence when choosing nail polish. It is necessary to use quality products and do not use products containing acetone to remove the coating.

• Even less intricate rules for the care of the skin of the legs, but just as important nonetheless.Especially the relevance of activities aimed at bringing the legs in a decent form, as a rule, increases during the beach season. Every evening they should be washed with soap containing moisturizing ingredients, then cream should be applied to them and finally put on cotton socks. To avoid problems when applying varnish on toenails, you need to use specialized spacers for the fingers. You should also prevent ingrown nails, for this you should not round the edges of the nail plate and consult a doctor at the first signs of the disease.
• There are also care rules. and for accessories for manicure and pedicure, because their service life directly depends on proper handling. Be sure to lubricate the rubbing surfaces of scissors and tweezers with specialized oils. It is required to sharpen instruments in time and disinfect them before each subsequent procedure.
• Beyond nail care, almost every woman regularly updates their color. There are guidelines for this as well. For example, the color of the varnish on the hands may be different from the color on the legs, but the latter should be darker. A combination of different colors of lacquer can advantageously complement both your everyday summer look and add zest to a light dress when traveling to the sea. It also must certainly be appropriate in every life situation.

How to do a pedicure at home, see the following video.

In order for evenly and beautifully painted nails to please with their appearance, you first have to study a little theory. In its most simplified form, the application of nail polish is preceded by the following steps:

• Using a nail file, it is necessary to give the desired length and shape to the outer edge of the nail plate.
• Then special oils are applied to soften the cuticle and it is pushed back to the base and side ridges of the nail.
• After the previous stages, the nails should be polished with a nail file.
• At the end of the procedure, a cream should be applied to the hands.

When the preparatory activities are completed, you can proceed to the main procedure. First you need to treat the nail plate with nail polish remover to degrease, then apply a base for varnish, which protects the nail from the effects of harmful substances that make up its composition. Then you need to wait until the base dries and after that paint your nails.

Lacquer should be applied first to the middle of the nail - in one quick movement from the cuticle to the end of the nail. After that, you should add a few strokes around the edges. Care should be taken that the varnish on the brush was in moderation, as its excess or lack of it can lead to uneven coverage. Then you can apply a second layer, which conveys the saturation of the shade to the fullest. At the end, if desired, you can apply a top coat.

The procedure for applying gel polish has recently gained particular popularity, which can be carried out not only in the salon, but also at home. Its indisputable advantages are greater durability, the absence of contraindications and a more gentle effect on the nail platinum. The downside is the need to purchase a large amount of equipment and consumables.

The very procedure for applying varnish does not differ much from the standard one, in addition to the fact that each layer of the coating must be dried in a special lamp.Also, the coloring of nails according to this method should be preceded by mandatory degreasing, complete removal of the previous coating from the nails and a safer unedged manicure at home.

How to apply gel polish at home, see the following video.

In addition to the correct application, it is also important to choose the color scheme of pedicure and manicure, because with skillful handling it can effectively complement clothes, accessories and an image created with the help of other decorative cosmetics.

Also, this year glamor is back in fashion, which means that you can safely use shiny nail polishes and catchy rhinestones. And in contrast to the bright trends, monophonic delicate coatings are also in fashion - beige, pink, delicate shades of blue.

If you wish, you can move away from the standard approach, even in the technology of French manicure. A light color can be used as the basis for a manicure, and a dark color can be applied to the tip of the nail. Combinations of blue and blue, red and burgundy look spectacular, you can even afford bold combinations of yellow - here you can give free rein to your imagination and decide on even the craziest combinations.

A fashionable novelty of the season has also become a gradient manicure. The basic principle of coloring nails according to this technique is that each nail is painted in a shade of the same color or to make a smooth transition of the palette on each individual nail. If it is impossible to find five or four shades of varnish of the same color, you can get the missing ones by mixing the previous ones.

Many girls create interesting and neat drawings on their nails, which some professional masters could envy. A beautiful nail design can be created with the most ordinary toothpick, with a little patience. It is only important to ensure that by the time you start drawing, the base has already dried, and the edge of the toothpick soaked in the paint of the color necessary for drawing is not.

After there were no unanswered questions regarding the technique of applying nail polish and types of manicure and pedicure, it remains to find out only additional subtleties that can only be found out by trial and error.

• One of the little-known tricks is to use white nail polish as a base under the base color. This is a very good solution for those who were let down by the saturation of the shade promised by the manufacturer.
• Unexpectedly, you can easily remove flaws in an already finished manicure if you wipe off excess varnish from the skin not with a cotton pad, as many are used to, but with a thin eyeliner brush dipped in nail polish remover.
• In order not to have to use the previous advice and use a brush, you can lubricate the skin around the nail with petroleum jelly. This will keep the polish from setting on the skin and can be easily removed. There is also an original way to protect the cuticle from varnish - you can simply cover it with a film mask.
• It's no secret to any fashionista that red nail polish is very hard to remove from skin and hands. But this problem can be easily solved by rubbing your hands with an old toothbrush with whitening paste.
• Professionals give interesting advice for correcting varnish that has smeared from the nail plate.To remove the error, just run your tongue over it.

Summing up all of the above, we can come to the undeniable conclusion that manicure and pedicure are an integral part of the image of both an adult and a child. This procedure should not be neglected, and if performed correctly, it can please not only the result, but also the process.