The people with critical and observant eyes first glue their look to the hands and feet while evaluating beauty and attraction among others and in this way, care of hands and nail becomes all important because they attract attention and contribute in leaving lasting impression.
Manicure is derived from two Latin words, ‘manus’ for hands and ‘cura’ for care. Perhaps hands are among the most used human organs as everything is done through hands. These busiest organs need the highest level of care and treatment which is called manicure. The treatment relates to trimming, shaping and buffing fingernails. In this process free edges of the nails are filed and shaped by pushing and clipping with the help of cuticle pushers as non-living tissues at the cuticles and hangnails are treated with liquid, massage of the hands and by applying fingernail polish.
BENEFITS OF MANICURE
The process segregates the nail wall and cuticle from the nail plate and in this way, it protects nail conditions like hangnail, agnail and pterygium.
- The manicure procedure saves the nails from different infections.
- The nail damage if occurs is saved from further worsening by applying manicure methods.
- The process helps improve fragile and brittle nail conditions.
- This procedure makes the skin better and thus keeps the aging process away.
- The client feels satisfied and protected.
- This process improves appearance of the hands and nails.
Once manicure was just a matter of one thing – basic polish on the filed nails with shiny top coat. In the present day, one can find multiple choices leaving behind the old-fashioned practices and opting for better and quick manicure which has long-lasting benefits. Some of the priority choices may be discussed as follows;
CLASSIC MANICURE
A classic manicure is the basic one known to everyone and can be found nearby. Do it yourself (DIY) can be opted rather it may be preferred one. This traditional or basic or standard manicure is familiar to everyone as in this process, nails are trimmed, shaped and buffed before applying the regular nail polish and cuticles are properly managed while cuticle oil is also applied. Regular base coat is also applied for the protection of the natural nails, then the nails are coloured and afterwards top coat is applied. A relaxing massage at the end provides soothing and inspiring effects.
FRENCH MANICURE
A French manicure is a rudimentary process in which pale pink, nude or sheer polish with a solid tip is applied as it largely pertains to styling than the method. Despite basic in nature, the French manicure can be a preferred choice because of its classy and elegant aspects. The French manicure can be applied on natural nails or with acrylic options as the length of the nails depends on personal liking but in traditional styles, the tip is kept shorter than the nude base of the nail.
PRESS-ON NAILS
The press-on nails relate to artificial acrylic nails ready to apply as these are merely sticked to natural nails. It is easy Do It yourself (DIY) method as it has options of glue or adhesive tabs. These artificial acrylic nails last up to two weeks because more depends upon the quality of the nails.
GEL MANICURE
Gel manicure is the advance version of the traditional manicure as UV light is applied to treat and harden the gel polish or liquid polish. Gel polish is different from the basic polish as its special ingredients do not allow the air to dry it rather it requires nail lamp light to cure. It necessitates same treatment for each extra coat as the application gets thicker than the regular polish. The gel manicure has the existence three times longer than the regular polish. It has a negative aspect that it requires salon visit to get it soaked off. Mostly, it is suggested that gel manicure should be avoided because it causes stripped nails.
PLEXIGEL MANICURE
Plexigel is the most modern generation of the enhancement as it is not mere a builder in a bottle (BIAB) rather it can address multiple of problems such as flat, brittle or torn nails with nail enhancement system which lengthens, sharpens, builds and protects the nails for over three weeks. Plexigel is a semi-hard gel that has more durability than the soft gel nail manicure. It is flexible and its tough coating plumps, lengthens or treats many nail issues.
- SHELLAC MANICURE
Shellac manicure is predominantly a combination of gel and traditional nail polish and it is required to be treated and hardened with the help of special LED lamp or UV as it lasts longer and requires no waiting for dying time. Mostly, confusion is expressed by many about gel and shellac but both the types have minor differences. The term shellac was introduced by CND, a nail brand that developed a gel polish for almost a fortnight. It mostly proves to be a preferred choice for better health of the nails.
DIP POWDER MANICURE
The dip powder manicure or SNS powder nail is a method of painting nails with a base coat and dipping the nails in the pigmented powder that serves as a paint. This technic gives longer standing manicure than the gel nails and is appreciated for its durability. However, it requires salon visit to remove the polish in a professional manner. This method is considered an alternative to acrylic but it is healthier and suitable.
ACRYLIC MANICURE
The acrylics or the customized nails or fake nails are the combination of liquid monomer and polymer and its applications are made on the natural nails and then it is molded as per the shape and length required. They are widely appreciated because of their strength and durability and they make the nail appear long, strong and better. The acrylic manicure was trendy in 2000s but it is still in the race despite the introduction of gel and dip powder methods.
The whole discussion at the most relates to the nails that appear to be a small part of the self-care and self-projection and it also seems to be much ado about nothing or something but in reality, it is not as simple as it looks. The manicure or cure of the nails and hands is a complete phenomenon that requires deeper knowledge and high level of expertise. This factor provides the foundation of a complete industry that is growing with new innovations and better products.
FAQs (Frequent Asked Questions)
Q1: Discuss the types of pedicure?
And. Pedicure has also different types like manicure such as standard, gel, French, spa and mini.
Q3: Is manicure safe with regard to health?
Ans. Usually, manicure is safe but many chemicals are used in the process which may pose some health hazards. Healthy lifestyle, proper food and healthy routine are the basics to keep overall health conditions.
