Caring for hands and nails is a guarantee of healthy and beautiful nails. You can perform certain procedures on your own, but many prefer to contact specialists. The final result depends on the correct manipulations.
There are two ways to prepare and do a manicure:
● hygienic manicure;
● decorative manicure.
At the same time, a hygienic manicure will serve as the basis for a high-quality decorative manicure.
Hygienic Manicure Types
Depending on the methods used to work with the cuticle (it’s softening and removal), there are several types of manicure.
1. Classic Manicure. The most common way to soften and remove the cuticle is soaking it with a special solution. All novice masters in training courses get acquainted with this type of manicure.
The essence of the method is as follows:
● hands of the client are treated with disinfectants;
● nails need to file and give the necessary form;
● the hands are wetted in a special solution with oil;
● the cuticle is carefully removed with a special stick or pusher;
● the cuticle is easily removed with scissors or nippers for skin;
● hands are dried with a towel;
● An emollient cream is applied to the skin.
2. European (unedged) manicure. This type of manicure is also necessarily taught in courses or nail schools. This method is not traumatic, safe, suitable for owners of thin skin with blood vessels located close to the cuticle.
Its main difference is that after filing nails and soaking hands, the cuticle is not trimmed, but moved away with a stick. The clien’s hands are immersed in an enriched solution, and when the skin softens, it becomes easier to work with the cuticle. After this treatment, the cuticle does not grow as fast as when it is trimmed.
3. Manicure with the help of solutions. During training, this method of processing the cuticle is also explained to novice manicurists. In contrast to the classic, such a manicure is considered a fast and affordable option at home.
The essence of the method consists in applying to the surface around the nail a composition for softening based on fruit acids and oils. After that, the cuticle is “erased” by pumice. Hands are treated with a softening and moisturizing gel. In specialized stores for a manicure, there are various tools from medium to the most expensive options for the price.
4. Apparatus manicure. It is a relatively new type of treatment of nails and cuticles using a special apparatus. The equipment has abrasive nozzles (NAIL DRILL BITS) for different purposes. Apparatus manicure is performed without soaking hands before – on dry skin. This procedure prevents the separation of nails and the rapid growth of the cuticle, recommended for dry skin.
Work with such a device is taught only in special master classes and courses. With the help of the device, you can remove the cuticle and rough skin around the nail.
5. Combined manicure. Often, even a hardware manicure does not work without the use of special tools. The combined manicure acquires popularity – it is a technique that combines some of the above types of manicure. Due to such complex processing of the nail plate and cuticle, the maximum effect is achieved – the manicure looks more accurate, the cuticle grows slower and the result of the procedure lasts much longer.
The properly chosen professional tool has particular importance in the work of the nail technician. STALEKS PRO brand products include nippers and scissors for skin or nails, pushers with different working parts, laser nail files. With them to achieve the perfect result easier.
Training in decorative manicure
There are many options for covering nails and their design. Training in nail art gives an opportunity to a professional to learn the features of nail coatings, to learn how to choose a color for him.
Decorative manicure covers the following skills:
● coating the nail plate by polish
● nail extension and decorative processing;
● painting on the nails;
● decoration of nails with the help of decorative elements: rhinestones, foil, stickers, etc.
Training in decorative manicure is not only theoretical knowledge of the profession but also practical skills. The teacher demonstrates to the novice manicurist the secrets and subtleties of the design of the nail plate, tells how to save time on the procedure, but not lose in quality.
The color of nails is a highlight of the style, and it helps to demonstrate oneself, one’s taste and even character. But do not forget that the basis of a beautiful nail decor is the correct hygienic manicure. Neat nails (even without a coating) will look elegant in any situation and with any outfit.