Manicure for hands and fingernails works wonders at enhancing their beauty as well as restoring the strength of the nails. It is one of the most recommended beauty treatments meant for those who love to keep every bit of their body, hands and nails in this case, clean and beautiful. One may visit a professional, manicurist working at recognized beauty salons or try the procedure at home.
What is a manicure?
Manicure is primarily a beauty treatment essentially used for the treatment of fingernails and hands. In the clinics or beauty salons, a manicurist uses a variety of tools, oils, creams, waxes and in some special cases, massage strategies as well so as to deeply and thoroughly cleanse the finger nails. Other procedures included in the treatment method are careful cutting of the extra cuticles, enhancing the appeal of the nails by applying nail paint, massaging creams into the hands and arm.
Benefits of manicure
There is no doubt that the main benefit of the manicure is to enhance the beauty of the hands, especially the fingernails, which start to appeal worn-out, dry and tired after days of performing office and domestic chores. Apart from the beauty enhancement, another purpose of the treatment is shape, strengthen and clean the fingernails so as to make them look more attractive. The other unknown yet significant benefits of the same procedure are:
- The manicure treatment essentially improves the texture and health of the fingernails as well as hands.
- Regular or interval based treatment with the procedure significantly helps in the prevention of hang-nail development.
- The creams and other massage oils applied during the manicure procedure treats broken skin or sores around the fingernails or anywhere near the arms.
- Nail damages like cuts, unwanted growth, splits and cuts are also treated during the application of this beauty treatment.The massage of the arm and hands which is one of the most essential parts of the procedure helps to increase the blood circulation around the region. This further results into the augment of the beauty and health of the arm and fingernails.
- Regular or interval based massage during this procedure essentially prevents the premature wrinkling of the skin around the hands and arms.The oils, scrubs and creams used in this beauty process exfoliate and cleanses the skin around the fingernails and arms.
Different types of manicure
The regular manicure
This is one of the most common and regular methods of manicure applied in most of the beauty salons. The procedure basically involves soaking of the fingernails in a tub of lukewarm water containing mild soap and drops of lemon juice. Once the hands are soaked into the water for a longer period of time, the cuticles of the nails are carefully pushed back and the nails are washed again. Hidden dirt and the accumulated dust particles are removed from the nails. A hand cream is massaged into the nails and arms thoroughly. At the end, the nails are well shaped, cut and designed with nail paint.
Hot Oil manicure
This manicure treatment is mainly applicable for people with dry hands and arms. Those who have overt dry skin, dry nails and pre-matured wrinkles at the hands and arms, the procedure is just right for them. Essentially during the procedure, the skin is well massaged with hot manicure oil so as to allow maximum penetration. The oil when massaged is allowed to be left on to the skin for long till the skin becomes soft and well moisturized. After some time, it becomes easy for the manicurist to get rid of the cuticles, cut the hard nails and easily shape them.
Wax manicure
This manicure process is known for its stress busting qualities. Those who love to pamper themselves after days of hard work and slog must opt for this manicure procedure. In the procedure, the fingernails and arms are soaked into the lukewarm wax for some time and then wrapped in fresh towels. The wax is allowed to remain on the skin for some time and then the procedure involved in the regular manicure is followed.
Spa manicure
As the name says, this manicure procedure can only be carried out in a good spa. Essentially, in this kind of manicure, various salts and aromatic oils are thoroughly massaged onto the arms and fingernails. The massaging is intended to give you immense pleasure and relief. Further a hydrating mask is applied on the skin of the arms and around the fingernails. The mask makes you feel relaxed and soothing.
French manicure
Not to forget, French manicure is undoubtedly one of the most popular beauty treatments for the nails. The procedure basically involves the carry out of the regular manicure procedure followed by the application of nude or natural colored nail paint on the nails along with white colored nail paint at the tip.
Hot stone manicure
This procedure is indeed an integrated beauty treatment for the nails. The entire procedure culminates a hand massage followed by the relaxing hot stone therapy.
Luxury manicure
As the name says, the procedure is a typical comforting and luxurious treatments for your precious fingernail and arms. The procedure included are thorough hand massage, heat treatment, paraffin wax and at the end, softening and well moisturizing the hands with a hand cream.
Opi soak off gel manicure
This is a natural manicure procedure conducted with a nail gel. This procedure is used in most of the advanced nail treatments. The best feature about the procedure is that it lasts for as long as 2 weeks without incurring any chip or cracks.
Brazilian manicure
This is yet another natural manicure which is conducted by the application of natural moisturizers and gels. The treatment proves useful for those who want to increase the length and strength of the naturally.
Nevertheless the manicure procedure you choose, it is important to select the right beauty salon for availing these essential treatments. Further certain care and precautions measures can be adopted to further augment the effect of the manicure.
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