Even a woman who does not keep track of the latest trends in the field of nail art monitors the condition of her hands. However, what types of manicure are, how a medical procedure differs from a cosmetic one, how to properly remove the cuticle and change shape, only those who are actively interested in this area know. Is it possible to learn how to maintain the perfect look of your nails on your own and which coating is more durable?

What is a manicure

For most men, the presence of any color coating on a woman’s nails is already a manicure. They rarely understand extensions, shellac, jacket, etc., and the absence of color is equated to the absence of a manicure. Women are able to tell much more about the types of coverage - give arguments for and against gel with acrylic, talk about the latest trends in nail art, even describe the most relevant nail shapes in the current season.

However, the varieties of manicure are primarily divided according to the purpose pursued by this procedure, and after only 1 category will continue to branch according to:

• technicians;
• types of coverage;
• design decision.

Medical

This type of manicure is little known, because, firstly, it is performed only in medical institutions and by a specialist with the appropriate education. A simple master in a beauty salon will not give you a medical manicure, because. does not have:

• proper conditions (especially the sterility of the cabinet);
• tools;
• drugs;
• skills.

The purpose of this procedure is not the beauty of the nails and the well-groomed hands, but their health. An indication for a medical manicure is any fungal disease that has affected the specified area, so the gender of the client does not play a role. Some girls do such a manicure at home, but according to doctors, this is undesirable, because. in the absence of a medical education, you cannot guarantee the complete safety and correctness of your actions.

Cosmetic

The main type of manicure, which is already performed at almost every step, since the number of masters in this area has increased significantly. It can be carried out at home, in the studio, in a beauty parlor. Depending on the degree of complexity, the duration of the procedure, the required conditions, instruments, and preparations change. The purpose of a cosmetic manicure is to create and maintain the beauty of the skin of the hands (!) and nail plate. If the master does not apply a color coating, the procedure loses its gender and it is possible that it will be performed for a man.

Manicure technique

Before a colored coating appears on your nails, the master must prepare them: evaluate and improve the condition of the cuticle, equalize the length, and, if necessary, change the surface relief of the plate. This type of manicure is performed for a relatively short time, because. it is mainly the aesthetic side of the issue that matters. If you decide to abandon the coating and pursue a purely hygienic or therapeutic goal, the master will work longer and his key task will be to provide your hands and nails with an ideal look without varnish.

A few basic rules:

• all types of manicure require clean hands that need to be treated with a disinfectant, especially if you use wire cutters;
• never try to file a softened wet nail and cut dry;
• polishing nails is allowed no more than once a week.

Edged

This procedure even today has the look that is familiar to women of Soviet times: it is a classic manicure using nippers to help get rid of burrs and cuticles. There are many opponents and defenders of this type of hand care: even professionals have not formed a unified attitude towards trimmed manicure. However, if you suffer from a very dry, dense and actively growing cuticle, you cannot cope with it without circumcision. In other cases, it is advisable to get by with an unedged manicure, because:

• the skin is severely injured;
• high risk of infection;
• scissors and nippers can form deep depressions near the hole;
• trimmed manicure should be done every week.

hot

This type is characterized by the use of baths with salt, oils, herbal decoctions etc., which have a positive effect on the condition of the skin of the hands and the nail plate, but are primarily performed for the subsequent removal of the cuticle and pterygium. During the hot manicure procedure, the skin is steamed and softened, dead cells are easily cleaned with a pusher - a metal tool that looks like a spatula. Children's manicure is performed mainly using this technology.

If you do this procedure at home, remember that:

• you need to remove the length before the bath, if you cut it, and after - if you cut it off;
• it will be possible to apply the coating only after the complete evaporation of water from the nail plate.

hardware

According to the principle of working with the cuticle, this technique for performing a manicure is related to the edged one, because. mechanical effect on the skin. However, the master does not use piercing and cutting tools, but works with special nozzles called cutters. They act in the same way as a nail file, but due to the shape and high speed of rotation, they get rid of pterygium, cuticles, lateral ridges and dry areas even in hard-to-reach areas and without injury. If we talk about safe and popular types of manicure that give excellent results, then the hardware one has a leading position.

European unedged

Professionals call European the safest type of manicure. The key point of this technique is the use of special preparations, keratolytics, which, due to aggressive chemical composition contribute to the dissolution of the cuticle and pterygium. After the remnants of softened skin are cleaned with an orange stick or a pusher. The only problem with European manicure is that a thick cuticle will not even soften under such means, and there is no talk of dissolution. It is also difficult to switch to it from the edged one - the process can take up to six months.

Japanese

If other types of manicure mainly prepared nails for further manipulations, Japanese, which became popular only a couple of seasons ago, called "gloss", does not imply any decorative coating. This is a therapeutic type procedure that is recommended for girls:

• with thin, brittle nails;
• suffering from stratification of the plate;
• after extension;
• after prolonged wearing of gel polish.

If desired, a Japanese manicure can be made part of a regular hand care system. It consists of several stages: it begins with the diagnosis of the state of the areas adjacent to the nail, after which the nail plate is sealed with a special composition and polished. The final step is the massage. The products that are used for Japanese manicure have several types, as they are selected individually.

spa

A popular type of hand care procedure is a spa manicure, the task of which is the same as that of the Japanese: to achieve not only a cosmetic effect, but also a therapeutic one. Through the use special means and a whole range of procedures, the skin is given grooming, and nails - strength and healthy shine. Spa-manicure among other types is distinguished by multi-stage, because. includes:

• peeling;
• nourishing mask;
• wrapping (paraffin therapy);
• length correction;
• removal of the cuticle using substances that dissolve it (i.e. the technique of the European procedure);
• plate polishing;
• brush massage.

Types of nail coverage

If in the last century manicure could only be done with varnish, and even the number of colors significantly limited the imagination, the modern market for goods for nail masters offers a lot of new products. Long-term coatings have become available to women, the only drawback of which is the need to purchase professional devices and tools, to know the features of each application, to study the technology of working with different types of compositions. Keep in mind that you can’t polish your nails before any coating - the product will have nothing to catch on.

regular lacquer

The most unstable, but affordable type of coating that a woman can handle herself is colored varnish. The assortment presented in stores even eliminates the need to come up with a design: the consumer is offered not only a variety of shades, but also textures and effects. Magnetic, sandy, changing tone under the influence of temperature - you can not visit the salon, and almost all types of manicure design are also easy to master on your own. However, varnish has disadvantages:

• lasts only a couple of days;
• for a beautiful result, you will have to work hard on a neat application;
• layer thickness must be carefully adjusted;
• long dry.

Gel polish coating

If a woman prefers long-term coverage and manicure visits no more than 2 times a month, the master may suggest that she use gel polish. This variant of the decorative coating has become a compromise between extension and standard lacquer application. The basis of the main product is acrylate, which hardens under UV or LED rays, so a lamp is needed to work with gel polish. Among the advantages of such coverage:

• it will visually strengthen the nails, so under it the free edge can grow without breaking;
• gloss, density inherent in gels;
• self-leveling in the process of execution;
• lack of chips, end erasure;
• minimum harm, because the master does not file the surface.

Shellac

It is illogical to divide gel polish and shellac into different types of manicure, since gel polish is the general name for a product based on acrylate that hardens under radiation. Shellac, on the other hand, is the name of the “brainchild” of CND, the first gel polish that brought the salon manicure service to a new level. Other brands do not have the right to use this word in the description of their products. Its properties are the same as those of all gel polishes. He:

• persistent;
• not afraid of water;
• lasts up to 2 weeks (the period is determined by the characteristics of the nail plate - the dry coating lasts longer);
• does not lose color and gloss;
• cannot be performed without a lamp.

acrylic coating

The types of manicure listed above implied only the creation of a decorative coating, i.e. colors, but the use of acrylates (acrylic and gel) is always modeling. Experts do not advise resorting to them only to seal the nail: the reason for working with such materials should be more serious. The use of acrylates helps:

• adjust the shape
• add the missing sections of the free edge (you can restore 1 broken nail, etc.);
• make your nails look narrower.

Modeling with acrylic / gel under varnish involves the implementation of a standard manicure procedure (mainly unedged look) and the subsequent use of camouflage - a high-density flesh-colored compound. The result is a flat plate where any coating will last longer and the overgrown edge won't suddenly break off.

Types of nail design

When a monochromatic coating gets bored and a woman wants something new, she begins to study manicure styles from photo galleries. Among modern trends, experts identify several types of design that the master can offer to the client:

• airbrushing;
• French;
• lunar design;
• stamping;
• drawing;
• use of stickers;
• design with fabric, foil, mica;
• crystal pixie and other rhinestones.

french

A classic akin to the little black dress has been and will remain a French manicure. In its traditional form, it is a natural tone of the nail plate and a white tip - something that can be done even without the help of a master, if you practice a little. Later, different types of this type of manicure appeared: white was replaced by brighter ones - red, yellow, green, etc. According to the French scheme, they even perform a design without a natural tone: as an example, a white nail plate and a purple edge.

Lunar

Some masters call this type of design - reverse jacket, because. the idea is to highlight not the free edge, but the hole adjacent to the base, but maintaining the same semicircular shape. In some cases, it is not filled with color, but remains blank. It is more difficult to carry out a lunar design on your own than a jacket, because. there is a high probability of staining the cuticle, and it is difficult to choose an individual stencil.

gradient

This type of design can be carried out with a special device - an airbrush: this is how the masters of beauty salons work. At home, the gradient is made with a sponge, on which the desired number of shades of varnish is applied and mixed. The result is a soft transition where the colors flow into each other. This design method is less time consuming than creating a pattern and allows for a degree of carelessness. The gradient on short nails is not placed horizontally - it is better to make the lines diagonal so that they visually lengthen the plate.

Lace

Masters often offer this option to brides, because the nails take on a neat look, ideally suited to wedding dress no matter what style it is. For the design, pieces of thin lace purchased at a nail art store are used - a simple fabric will not work because of its density, too large a pattern (compare with the surface area of ​​​​the nail). Lace is applied to the free edge or to the entire nail plate, seated on glue or a special tool. Be sure to cover with a top to remove excess relief.

With stamping

interesting view nails can also be given a young direction in design, called "stamping". For it, a special disk is used with patterns cut out in it, which are filled with paint and gently transferred with a stamp to the prepared nail. An important nuance is the consistency of the varnish: it cannot be too liquid, otherwise the pattern will float. If you practice, a stamping manicure can take you only 10 minutes.

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It is impossible to imagine a beautiful girl who has sloppy hands and feet. Manicures and pedicures are important elements of personal care. There are several types of these procedures, each of which has its own characteristics.

Types of manicure

Clean, smooth, well-groomed hands with beautiful nails are the calling card of a woman. Pay attention to them at least once a week or trust a professional by visiting the salon. The manicure master correctly diagnoses the condition of the hands and nails, so you get the effect you need. Additional reason contact a specialist - availability professional cosmetics and tools that are much better than the tools that you can use yourself.

Creating beautiful and neat manicure not as easy as it seems. It takes skill and skill to make hands beautiful and well-groomed. Many salons offer innovative ways of care, as well as highly specialized cosmetics.

Previously, false nails were popular, but now the fashion has shifted towards natural ones. In this regard, there are several options for caring for them:

• Traditional manicure. Includes the use of hand baths, the use of capsules or oils for skin care, and then. At the end of the procedure, a cream, mask or serum is applied to the skin of the hands. More recently, soapy water was used for baths, but now this is an outdated method. We also do not recommend using it at home, as it dries out the skin of the hands. If we talk about the old, harmful methods of manicure, then we cannot fail to mention metal nail files that destroy the nail plate and contribute to its delamination. Preference should be given to a glass, paper or stone nail file with a grain size of 180-240.
• Biological manicure. This is a special procedure, the main rule of which is the prohibition of the use of metal tools. Only natural preparations are used - oils, herbs, peels. Wooden sticks are used to remove the cuticle, and stone files are used to form the shape of the nail plate.
• SPA manicure. It is a combination of nail care, aromatherapy and relaxation. An important element of the procedure is a hand massage using special oils.
• Warm manicure. Recommended in autumn and winter or when the skin is severely damaged. Used, as well as thermal with the addition of oils. Their warmth promotes more effective penetration useful substances into the layers of the epidermis, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the hands after the procedure.
• Cold manicure. Mostly done in summer. Hand hydromassage is carried out with the addition of nutrient capsules, or herbal infusions.
• Japanese manicure. This method basically consists in rubbing special clay from the Sea of ​​Japan into the nail plate. The procedure is recommended for people with damaged, weak or exfoliating nails. The effect is visible immediately, and after two weeks even the most problematic nails are restored.
• Therapeutic manicure. It is a treatment intended primarily for severely damaged nails. Also recommended for those who are concerned about skin pigmentation, cracks and early wrinkles on the hands.

Nail care at home

In addition to the above types, home and professional manicures are also distinguished. Self Care doing it at home can be just as effective as the one done by a specialist, but only if it is done correctly. Hands do not require daily care, but at least once a week they should still devote time. Do not forget about moisturizing them, using sunscreen and cream during the cold season. In winter, be sure to wear gloves - they will protect the skin of the hands from the cold.

Manicure should be done after a warm bath with the addition of herbal infusion, sea salt or oils, for example. It has a moisturizing and nourishing effect on the skin of the hands. It is also recommended to make a scrub. It will remove dead skin cells, cleanse the pores of impurities, make the skin softer and more tender. After that, you can give the desired shape to the nails. Then it is recommended to apply a nourishing cream and perform a light massage. To strengthen the nail plate, it is recommended to apply on a special

An excellent means of putting your hands in order is a paraffin bath, which can be done at home, having previously bought cosmetic paraffin in the store. It will smooth and soften the skin, narrow pores, remove the first signs of aging. It is an effective remedy for cracked hands.

Types of pedicure

Well-groomed hands are the calling card of a lady, regardless of her age. Legs expose grooming habits only in summer, when you have to wear open sandals. Most of the time, the feet are hidden, but this does not mean that they do not need to be looked after. And it's not just about aesthetic considerations.

Improper foot hygiene or lack of it will cause a number of problems, which in turn can lead to diseases. Ingrown nails, fungus, calluses and corns, rough skin - to prevent all this, it is enough not to forget about prevention and devote a little time to your feet. Wash them regularly and do at least once a week. When cutting nails, you should be careful, otherwise after a while a problem such as inflammation and an ingrown nail may arise. To avoid corns and the appearance rough skin, it is recommended to do warm salt baths, and after them apply a softening cream to the feet.

You can do a pedicure both in the salon and at home. The advantage of the procedure in a beauty salon is a professional attitude and the use of specialized tools and cosmetics. Pleasant atmosphere, foot massage and the opportunity to relax - that's why it's worth visiting the master.

There are three main types of pedicure:

• Cosmetic pedicure. This is foot skin care, mainly removing calluses, cutting nails and cuticles. Most often, this procedure, if performed in the salon, is accompanied by a gentle foot massage.
• Therapeutic pedicure. It is carried out in specialized rooms when it is necessary to remove calluses, ingrown nails or cure diseases of the legs and nails.
• Biological pedicure. This is a procedure in which no metal instruments are used. It includes the very process of caring for nails and feet, as well as aromatherapy and foot massage to the music for relaxation.

Well-groomed hands and feet are the adornment of a woman. In addition, regular care for them allows you to get rid of such troubles as microcracks, calluses, skin peeling, dryness, and inflammation. Regular procedures and a caring attitude will allow you to always keep your hands and feet in order and not worry about your appearance.

Manicure is a set of measures, as a result of which appearance nails and hands improves, has a healing and decorative focus. We will analyze all types of manicure.

Manicure is a set of measures, as a result of which the appearance of nails and hands improves, has a therapeutic and decorative focus. We will analyze all types of manicure and describe the main features, advantages, disadvantages and contraindications.

Cosmetic and Medical

Manicure is medical and cosmetic.

Medical manicure is part of the measures necessary in the treatment of a number of diseases, such as nail fungus. It is prescribed for various deformities of the hands, most often the nails and phalanges of the fingers. Medical manicure necessarily involves:

1. Sessions are conducted by a person with a special education;
2. Treatment takes place in a medical institution;
3. Conditions of sterility in the behavior of manicure;
4. Medicines are applied to the nails.

Cosmetic manicure has an aesthetic function, improves the appearance, decorates. Contraindicated in fungal diseases of the nails.

Children's manicure

Children's manicure, in addition to the cosmetic effect, can help get rid of the habit of biting nails, which are treated with special products, most often bitter in taste.

This type of manicure has its own differences:

1. Sparing methods of processing nails are used, it is always an unedged look. The nail plate of children under 14 years of age has a soft structure, with improper processing, deformation of the nail plate can be caused. The cuticle is gently pushed back after softening.
2. Only certified children's products are used that will not cause an allergic reaction.
3. To work with children's nails, only fine-grained glass nail files are needed.

Manicure for men

Men's manicure is different from others. The skin of the hands of men is denser, rougher, they do not have thin, exfoliating nails, on the contrary, their nails are stronger, thicker, this must be taken into account.

Features of male manicure:

• Coarse-grained files are used;
• In order to remove the cuticle, nippers are needed;
• The protective coating is matte.

Classic manicure

Classic manicure is also called edged. In Russia, this is one of the frequently performed manicures today. The technology is very simple, it comes down to the following mandatory procedures:

1. The nails are given the correct shape;
2. Apply a hand bath with herbal preparations, sea salt. Duration 10 minutes.
3. The softened cuticle is trimmed with wire cutters or special scissors.

Pros of classic manicure:

• Intensive care for the treatment of nail problems;
• Suitable for unkempt hands, gives a quick effect;
• Doesn't take long, about 30 minutes.

Cons of classic manicure:

• Burrs may appear;
• There is a possibility of skin damage, you can bring an infection;
• If the cuticle is damaged, increased growth, keratinization may occur;

hot manicure

hot manicure goes well with classic, European. It gives an excellent result with brittle nails, increased dryness, with damage to the cuticle. The principle of hot manicure is based on the use of a device that heats and maintains the temperature up to 40°C. Oil, warm lotion soften the skin, increase blood circulation, useful elements penetrate deeper, the effect of the procedure is greater.

Pros of hot manicure:

• Makes the cuticle softer;
• Moisturizing and skin of the hands.
• European manicure

European manicure

The method was invented in Europe, the second name is unedged manicure. The method does not use cuticle scissors. Such a manicure is safer than the classic one.

Pros of European manicure:

• Bloodless, painless procedure;
• Eliminates the possibility of infection with infectious diseases;
• Tweezers and scissors are not used.

Cons of European manicure:

• Does not give the desired effect with rough skin;
• Suitable for well-groomed hands, accustomed to constant visits to nail salons.

Hardware manicure

Hardware manicure is considered a type of European. Its main difference: during the procedure, a special apparatus with many devices is used. They work on the cuticle. Polished, shaped.

1. With an uneven surface, delamination of nails;
2. With a wet nail plate;

Cons of hardware manicure:

• If the master is not professional enough, it is possible to harm the nail plate, thin it unnecessarily, and increase sensitivity.

SPA manicure

Spa manicure is used as an anti-aging procedure, for which products are used, which include ceramides. They restore elasticity, improve water balance, rejuvenate, work like a light peeling. The manicure session ends with a relaxing hand massage.

The positive impact of SPA - manicure:

• Moisturizing;
• Relaxation effect on the body;
• Saturation with vitamins, skin ceramides;
• Effective peeling.

Paraffin therapy

Paraffin therapy is useful during the off-season. The method consists in phased disinfection, cream nutrition, immersion in warm paraffin. After that, the hands are placed in bags, then in special terry cloth mittens. After the end of the procedure, the paraffin residues are removed, a hand protection cream is rubbed into the skin.

The positive effect of paraffin therapy:

• Improvement of tissue regeneration, healing of cracks in the skin;
• Removal of toxins;
• Moisturizing, normalizing water balance;
• Skin whitening;
• Mood improvement.

Contraindications:

• Cuts, open wounds on the hands;
• Hypertension;
• Varicose veins.

The following types of manicure differ, mainly in decorative elements.

French manicure

Another variant of the name of such a manicure is a jacket. The features of the jacket are the most natural shades of beige. White is applied to the upper protruding part of the nail. Such a manicure is universal and suitable for different styles of clothing.

American manicure

American manicure is of two types:

1. Classical where varnishes are used in bright colors, a combination with shades of lipstick is required. The nails are long and oval in shape.
2. Beverly Hills, with a distinctive feature when staining, preference is given to natural shades.

Spanish manicure

Spanish manicure dictates the use of varnish in bright colors, applied in strips, slightly overlapping one another. Most often, two varnishes are used. Stripes are drawn vertically, horizontally, diagonally.

Japanese manicure

Japanese manicure is different from other types. Its main goal, using medicinal preparations developed from natural products, make the nail plate healthy, well-groomed, stronger. It is not customary to hide nail problems by applying varnish layer by layer. Specialists process them with wooden nail files. This type of manicure prohibits the use of metal, coarse files when processing nails.

Brazilian manicure

Brazilian manicure is an excellent wellness procedure, during which comprehensive care is provided. Hands are placed in a container of warm water. Then, with the help of scissors and nail files, the nails acquire the necessary shape, then the nutrient composition is rubbed in, and disposable gloves are offered. The cuticle is processed, everything ends with a relaxing massage of the hands.

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Manicure is a procedure for cosmetic and hygienic care of hands and nails. The word has Latin roots - manus and cure - hand and care. The procedure can be done in the salon and at home thanks to wide choice products, care tools for beginners and professionals. The nail industry is rapidly evolving, offering a large selection of materials and ideas for experimenting with styles.

Hands are the visiting card of women and girls. Everyone strives to keep abreast of new products and timely care not only for skin and nails, but also try on new designs, choosing them according to the style of clothing, mood and occasion.

Consider modern options manicures in salons and at home, the materials used for them, as well as a number of ideas that will serve as a base and source of inspiration for future images.

The main tasks of manicure and the components of the procedure in the salon and at home

The purpose of a manicure is a comprehensive care of the skin of the hands, nails and cuticles, as well as decorating nails with varnishes, gel polishes, paints and decorative elements. The procedure includes a number of components, the list of which is determined personally by the master or the salon management:

• Removing the old coating
• Massage
• Hygienic and caring baths
• Nail and cuticle treatment
• Skin care using cosmetics, masks, scrubs, oils, lotions, serums
• Extension with gel, acrylic, acrylate
• Applying colored polish, gel polish
• Creation of individual designs using modern materials and textures

There are decorative, as well as medical or medical types of manicure. The first is intended for cosmetic and aesthetic care, and the second is indicated for problems with nails or skin of the hands - an ingrown or overgrown nail, nutrition and strengthening of thin and brittle plates, care for very dry and cracking skin, removal of the cuticle with closely spaced vessels to reduce cuticle traumatism.

All manipulations during manicure must be carried out with a sterile instrument in compliance with SanPiN standards for the master’s workplace and the materials used.

Basic stages of manicure step by step

Exist different kinds manicure, but they are united general scheme of the main steps that the master must adhere to. Working according to the scheme saves time and avoids annoying mistakes, which is very important for beginners and when performing services at home.

Consider a step-by-step manicure scheme:

1. Treatment of the hands and nails of the client and the master with an antiseptic or disinfectant
2. Removing the old coating
3. Shaping the free edge with a file or machine
4. 5-15 minutes steaming hands in the bath, or applying a cuticle remover for dry manicure. Sea salt, iodine, cosmetical tools, aromatic oils. Selected individually
5. Cuticle treatment and removal
6. Processing and grinding of side rollers
7. Polishing and grinding of the nail plate
8. The stage of building, strengthening or correction with gel, biogel, acrylic, acrylate to choose from
9. Coating with varnish or gel polish in two layers
10. Drying
11. Top coat and tip sealing, drying
12. Decor by individual design using different textures and materials
13. Cuticle treatment with oil or cream
14. Application of hand cream or lotion with gentle massage for relaxation and better absorption
15. Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of instruments

Different manicure techniques differ in several stages. In general, the scheme is suitable for any practicing master and beginner, so as not to miss anything important and ensure a high-quality procedure in any conditions.

There are more than two dozen of them, and you can group them by different features performance and intensity of care for hands, nails and cuticles. Also, many masters combine in their work the stages of different types manicure, depending on the needs of each client. For someone, a hardware dry one is suitable, for another, a European unedged one can be advised, and for a third, a hot manicure or paraffin therapy.

Having understood the types of manicure, it will be easier for you to create a personal care program or a scheme for working with clients if you are a master. There are the following varieties:

• Hardware dry
• Classic edged
• European unedged
• French
• Art French
• American
• Brazilian
• SPA manicure
• Deluxe
• Basic or mini manicure
• Children's
• Powder
• Wedding
• Business manicure
• Gel polish or gel reinforcement
• Nail art

Consider the most popular of them in more detail.

Hardware dry

This manicure is recommended not only as a regular care procedure, but also for medical indications, for example, with ingrown and growing nails, after suffering fungal diseases, with a number of pathologies of the structure and shape of the plates.

It differs in speed of execution - 30-40 minutes, and safety due to the lack of contact with cutting tools. It is performed by a milling machine with different nozzles for each stage of the procedure. Dry. During operation, the cutters rotate at an average speed of 3 to 30 thousand revolutions in two directions - forward and reverse, forward and backward.

First, the cuticle is lifted with a ball, cone or cylinder, then the pterygium is cleaned with a needle or a truncated cone, the cuticle is removed with a ball nozzle and the lateral ridges are processed with a cone or needle. The plate and the skin around it are polished with a silicone or fabric polisher. These are the basic tips that will come in handy at the start for beginners.

Classic edged

The most popular version of the procedure using cutting tools - scissors and tweezers. Because of this, and the most traumatic. After disinfection and shaping the nails, they are steamed in a bath and the cuticle is removed with scissors or tweezers. Before applying varnish, be sure to use a dehydrator and degreaser to remove excess moisture.

With closely spaced vessels, experienced craftsmen recommend a European or hardware manicure to avoid unnecessary injury. Edged option is suitable with a strongly overgrown cuticle and rough lateral ridges, as it allows you to completely remove the excess.

European unedged

The procedure consists in applying a softening agent to the skin of the cuticle. Then the skin is pushed back with an orange stick, wiped with a napkin, and treated with cosmetics and care products. A safe and fast type of manicure - no contact with cutting tools.

French

In a professional environment, it is called "French". Differs in naturalness, elegance and universality. Suitable for any occasion and outfit. It was invented in 1976 by the founder of the Orly brand. The main focus is on the tip white color. The rest is painted transparent, light pink or beige. For short nails, masters often use tips for French extensions. Among the varieties of this design - reverse french And moon manicure.

Art French

A branch in the direction of French manicure, where the emphasis is on a non-standard combination of colors in a contrasting or complementary range. Experiment by combining yellow with purple, black with red, blue with white. For more ideas, try using the color wheel. Decorate the tips with additional decor.

American

The nails are given an elongated oval shape. Bright, saturated colors of varnish or paint are used - scarlet, raspberry, cherry, burgundy. These two features distinguish this option from the rest. The color is recommended to match the color of lipstick with a maximum difference of 2 tones.

A novelty in the nail industry. The essence of the procedure is not only to improve the appearance of nails, but also to gentle care using only natural materials and natural extracts. This makes the plate harder and more resilient.

The master does not use metal tools, only suede, ceramics, wooden sticks. Cosmetics for this procedure is also called pharmacy. Natural beauty and health are the highest priority aspects in Japanese manicure.

Brazilian

It is a kind of European unedged. The master uses a ready-made disposable kit, which includes an orange stick, a nail file and gloves filled with cream. The cream contains nourishing, moisturizing and regenerating components, as well as oils, calcium and keratin. Hands are placed in gloves, and after softening the cuticle, it is removed with an orange stick.

Distinctive characteristic– bright, eye-catching lacquer color combined with graphic vertical stripes. It visually corrects and lengthens the shape of short nails. The most popular option is two horizontal wide stripes of contrasting shades on one nail.

SPA manicure

The treatment combines active and relaxing hand and nail care with nail polish and design. The execution steps and cosmetics used differ from salon to salon. The task of such a manicure is to restore the water balance of the skin, make it soft, rejuvenate, eliminate dryness and brittle nails. During the procedure, oils, salts, scrubs, herbs, exposure to heat and light are used. Traditionally, the procedure includes a hand bath, peeling, paraffin therapy, masks, cream application, nail care with special products. Spa manicure can last up to 3 hours.

Deluxe

It is a combination of a basic manicure with paraffin and aromatherapy treatments. It is made to the elbows and above. After disinfection, the hands are immersed in the bath. This is followed by peeling up to the elbows, paraffin therapy and aromatherapy masks, cuticle and plate correction, massage and varnishing.

Basic or mini manicure

This is a set of procedures that must be performed at least once a month in order to maintain a healthy and well-groomed appearance nails. Often it is called a mini-manicure, which includes the minimum, but the most important components of care - peeling, massage, correction of the shape of nails and cuticles, strengthening and nourishing the nail plate, base coat before applying varnish.

Children's

For the formation beautiful shape nails from childhood it is worth paying attention to the child's manicure. The length is removed with scissors and the tips are slightly polished. Hands are immersed in a warm bath for 5-7 minutes, and then a softening oil or cream is applied, the cuticle is pushed back with an orange stick, and a light massage is done. Then the coating is applied. It is not recommended to do trimmed children's manicure.

The main requirement is the naturalness and accuracy of the result. Instead of varnish - a transparent composition with a matte texture. Care is based on classic edged, hardware or European options manicure. It will take an average of a quarter more time than for women due to denser and rougher skin. This is ideal.

Men perceive the procedure rather as a necessity, and most often seek professional help in exceptional cases - before important events or after heavy loads on their hands.

Hot

A large amount of warmed cream, lotion or oil is used as a hand bath. The procedure is more useful and effective than a spa manicure. It is indicated for very dry, cracking skin, in the off-season, with frequent contact with chemical detergents. Heals, restores, moisturizes the skin in 15-20 minutes of exposure. Differs in high cost.

Powder, using acrylic powder

Colored, transparent, with a metallic sheen, the powder is especially popular due to its practicality in application and incomparable durability. The manicure is worn for 4 weeks, does not wash off, does not lose color, and has an interesting texture. The powder comes with a gel base. After applying the foundation, the finger is dipped into the powder, dried in a UV lamp, and then the residue is brushed off with a brush. Powder is also used to further strengthen the nail plate. Can be applied in several layers.

You can make a powder design by drawing a pattern or pattern with gel polish / paint, dipping a nail in powder, and then drying it in a lamp.

It goes in combination with a SPA manicure or can be considered as a separate caring procedure for moisturizing, softening the nutrition of the skin of hands and nails. A cream or lotion is applied to the skin of the hands, then they are immersed in wax heated to 50 degrees, and placed in plastic and fabric gloves. Leave for 20-30 minutes.

Herbal infusion, aroma oil, extract, fruit component can be added to heated wax. The complex effect of heat and wax under polyethylene and fabric gloves transforms the skin. The procedure is indicated in the off-season, for dry, tired skin, with mild rheumatoid pain. More information about paraffin therapy can be found in the section "".

Manicure with gel polish and strengthening with gel

The most resistant type of manicure. For the procedure, a three-phase system is used - base, gel polish or gel and top coat. The nails are polished, degreased, a base is applied and dried in a UV or LED lamp. Then comes the coating with varnish in one or two layers with drying in the lamp. The work is covered with a top coat, dried in a lamp and the top sticky layer is removed. In a gel polish manicure, it is very important to seal the tips, so it will last almost twice as long. The result is enough for 2-3 weeks.

With thin and brittle plates, you can strengthen them with gel. They do not build, the product is applied only to natural nails. Under the gel coating, its own length grows without chips and delaminations.

Nail art

This is a decoration or painting of nails in different styles and techniques. It is combined with a gel or gel-varnish manicure, which ensures the durability of the pattern for several weeks. Nail art is performed with varnish, paints, art materials and textures that are popular in the nail industry from season to season.

Nail art is indispensable for a festive manicure, allowing you to create a bright, spectacular image. For every day, you can choose design styles with muted shades and graphic solutions.

Types and features of materials for decor, building and strengthening nails

Varnishes, gel polishes, gel paints, powder, rhinestones, flock, foil, melange, sparkles are used for decoration. For design - gel, acrylic, acrylate forms and tips for building. For strengthening - biogel, gel polish, acrylic, gel and acrylate.

All of the above materials used in design and decor have their own characteristics, as well as pros and cons. Let's consider them in more detail.

varnish. Allows you to give your nails different shades and textures. It can be monophonic, two-color, with large and small sparkles. Dries for a long time, quickly erased. Often you can change shades and designs, as it is quickly removed with liquid with or without acetone.

gel polish. Provides a more resistant and durable coating of nails, lasts up to three weeks with proper sealing of the tips. Gives more choice of designs and textures due to its popularity in the nail industry.

Acrylic. It is used for building and correcting nails. The acrylic system consists of a powder of a base or camouflage shade and a liquid, a liquid that ensures the polymerization of the powder. She has a sharp bad smell, in connection with which the master needs to work with a hood or in a well-ventilated area. Artificial nails are resistant, durable. Afraid of exposure to acetone and other solvents. You can remove it with liquid or sawing it off with a fraser.

Gel. A more modern alternative to acrylic. Used to build and correct the shape and thickness of nails. It has a dense viscous texture. Cures in UV or LED lamp. Gel systems come in one, two and three-component: base coat, camouflage gel and top gel to add shine. For adhesion to the nail, high-quality grinding and application of a primer are necessary.

Acrylic. New in 2017. Combines the qualities of gel and acrylic for building. It has a denser texture than gel and is more resistant to water and solvents than acrylic. Cures in a lamp.

Biogel. It is used only for strengthening and correcting nails. More flexible and springy, so it is impossible for them to increase the length. Like gel polish, it is applied to the base and polymerized in a UV or LED lamp. Allows you to grow your long nails under protective cover.

acrylic paint. It is used for applying designs, painting nails. It has a more fluid texture compared to gel polish. Can be diluted with water to lighten the shade. It is also dried in a lamp and then fixed with a top coat to make the pattern more resistant.

Lower forms for extension. Cardboard sticker forms that are attached under the bottom of the nail at the desired angle, and then lay the length of the nail on them with extension material, strengthening the stressed side zones and the highest point of the apex. It is important to understand the build architecture artificial nails so that the nail does not “peck” and has a natural shape. After building up, the lower form is removed, and the nail is filed with a file or a milling cutter.

tips. Attached nail tips with anatomical grip zone. They are attached with glue to the tips, a material for building up is applied on top of them, and after polymerization, the shape and thickness are filed. Extensions on tips are ideal for beginners. The procedure takes 30 minutes, gives a natural shape even before the filing stage. Masters use tips to save time in the extension procedure with a large flow of clients. There are white French tips that allow you to quickly model a smile line.

Plastic reusable molds and tips. Acrylic or gel is applied in them, applied to the nail, polymerized. Then the upper mold is removed, and artificial material trimmed to desired proportions. Liquid forms or top tips can be used up to 250 times. Each form must be selected to the nail in advance so that there are no smudges in the cuticle area.

Manicure designs, ideas for holidays and every day

Dozens, hundreds of designs various shades and textures, the modern nail industry offers pretentious fashionistas. Styles, trends, directions for special occasions and for every day have been formed. The differences between them are conditional, and the basis for experiments and creativity is inexhaustible. Consider the most popular trends and ideas that can become your source of inspiration.

Ombre or gradient. With the help of a sponge, a transition is created between two or three shades of varnish in a complementary or contrasting range. .

Negative space (negative space) . When applying the design, it is translucent through it natural nail, painted only clear varnish.

Art painting. It is carried out with varnish or acrylic paint using a thin brush, in different techniques. Offered by painting masters. .

Applications with rhinestones, stucco, sparkles.
Each of the decor options makes it possible to create a festive design. Sequins and rhinestones can completely cover the plate, or be a decor for one nail, part of it. .

stamping. A ready-made template with an embossed pattern or pattern, into which varnish or paint is applied, a stamp is pressed, and then the pattern is transferred to the nail with a stamp. The result is dried in a lamp, and then closed with a top.

Water. The drawing is first created in a bath with warm water, the nail is immersed in it, and then the result is dried in a lamp and fixed with a top. The design allows you to combine different shades and create fancy color transitions.

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The drawing is laid out on top of the varnish, and then fixed with a top. A novelty, a “broken glass” manicure, is created using pieces of foil under a thick layer of a transparent top.

Flock. Fluffy topping applied over two coats of gel polish, followed by curing in a lamp. The design is called velor, fluffy, velvet. Not very resistant, spectacular, requires accuracy and a certain skill in application. Lets do knitted patterns on nails. Flock is selected strictly under the shade of varnish to avoid bald spots of color during wear. .

Powdery, melange design. Allows you to create an original three-dimensional texture. After applying the gel polish, the nail is immersed in powder or melange, and then dried in a lamp. The rest of the material is brushed off. .

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The same finely ground powder with a mirror effect is used. After applying the gel polish, the powder is rubbed into the top layer and polished to a shine. It can have both a solid color - golden, silver, and an iridescent hue.

cat eye. Original technology using metal powder as part of gel polish and magnet. A cat-eye gel polish is applied, a magnet is passed over us to create stains, an eye pattern or a spot of the original shape, then the layer is dried in a lamp and covered with a top coat.

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fashion effect for winter and off-season. Especially popular in pastel colors. A design with knitting, braids is drawn with gel polish or paint, then sprinkled with powder or flock and dried in a lamp. The rest of the material is removed with a puff brush. .

Geometric manicure. Application of geometric patterns or geometric arrangement of decor on a plain background. .

Lace. It is carried out with the help of stickers, stamping, painting. 5 years ago it was popular to glue pieces of lace on the nail and seal it with a top. Lace can be a contrasting or complementary color with a subtle transition. .

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Highlighting one or more nails with drawings, patterns and shades of color against the background of other fingers. So, for example, staining the middle and ring finger a different color is due to the fact that they are responsible for luck in relationships and success in business. By drawing attention to them, we attract the right things to life. .

Color trends will be advised by the Pantone forecasting bureau. In 2019, the most popular color is golden coral. In addition to it, the website of the bureau presents 16 more shades that can be used in designs throughout the year.

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Types of manicure

Manicure is a common name for cosmetic procedures aimed at improving and improving the appearance of the skin of the hands and nails. There are many varieties of manicure, and it is sometimes difficult to understand this variety. Edged or unedged, classic or hardware, American or Japanese - which one is right for you? About what types of manicure are, what are their differences and advantages, read in our article.

Medical manicure

Manicure is usually divided into cosmetic (hygienic) and medical (therapeutic). Cosmetic manicure is aimed primarily at improving the appearance of hands and nails and has a decorative function. Medical manicure is part of a therapy aimed at curing certain diseases of the nails and skin (for example, onychomycosis - nail fungus).

Medical manicure has a number of features:

1. It is performed in the conditions of a procedural medical office, and not in a beauty salon.
2. The procedure must be carried out by a specialist with a medical background.
3. Processing of nails and skin is carried out under sterile conditions.
4. Nails are not covered with decorative compounds, but with special medicines.

It should be noted that the presence of nail fungus is a contraindication to cosmetic manicure procedures. Medical manicure is one of the necessary conditions cure for such diseases. A medical manicure is also used for congenital deformities of the nails and phalanges of the fingers.

Types of cosmetic manicure

Types of cosmetic manicure differ from each other in the way they are performed, as well as the tools and means used in the procedures.

Classic cut manicure

In addition to the classic jacket, there are other varieties of it: the smile line can stand out bright color, covered with rhinestones and sparkles.

Japanese manicure

Japanese manicure is fundamentally different from the types of manicure we are used to. The main goal of this procedure is not to hide the imperfections of the nail plate under a layer of varnish, but to improve the appearance of nails and make them healthier and stronger with the help of special natural-based products.

When performing Japanese manicure, metal tools and coarse abrasive files are not used: polishing and polishing of nails is performed using a wooden file and a buff covered with natural suede.

Japanese manicure is performed in several stages:
1. The cuticle and nail folds are processed, a special serum is applied to them.
2. A paste containing minerals and natural oils is applied to a clean nail plate. The paste fills the microcracks of the nail, as if "sealing" them.
3. Using mineral powder and a suede buff, the surface of the nail is polished. Nails should acquire a pearly sheen and look natural, but at the same time very well-groomed.

Spanish manicure

The technology of Spanish manicure, known for its brightness, does not differ from the European one. Spanish manicure is distinguished by the use of several (most often two) bright shades of varnish. Shades are applied in the form of stripes, while the colors are slightly layered on top of each other. The stripes can be vertical (this visually lengthens the nail plate), horizontal or diagonal.

SPA manicure

SPA manicure is a whole range of procedures aimed at improving the health of the skin of the hands and nails. SPA-manicure can solve several problems, with its help you can not only make the skin of your hands more tender and moisturized, but also prevent age-related changes. SPA manicure includes:
1. Baths for hands and nails
2. Exfoliating treatments and skin peeling
3. Hand massage with creams and lotions
4. Masks for the skin of the hands
5. Paraffin therapy
6. Covering nails with strengthening compounds.

Jessica manicure

Jessica's nail care methodology includes elements of classic, European, hardware and spa manicure. Manicure according to the Jessica system involves an individual approach - the master selects procedures and products for each client separately, based on the results of examining his nails.

A unique feature of the technique is the use of special thermal mittens. Smoothly heating and cooling mittens contribute to a deeper penetration of the active components of the products used, improve blood circulation, and tone the skin.

The nail plate is not just varnished - to preserve the health and beauty of the nails, but a special “sealing” procedure is used, in which the coating is applied to the end and back of the overgrown nail. It is an individual approach aimed at solving the specific problems of each client that made the Jessica manicure system popular all over the world.

Hardware manicure

Hardware manicure differs from the usual one in that all procedures are performed using various nozzles of a special apparatus. Rotation at different speeds and various materials nozzles allow not only to shape the nails, but also to polish them and even process the cuticle. A hardware manicure is always performed on dry nails.

There are devices designed for hardware manicure at home, and professional ones used in salons. Despite the availability of devices for domestic use, it is still better to entrust hardware manicure to a professional: the wrong choice of nozzle or rotation speed can lead to injury to the nail and cuticle, thinning of the nail plate and increase its sensitivity.

hot manicure

Hot manicure is a variation of the classic manicure, a feature of which is the use of a bath with lotion heated to 40-50 degrees. The hands are immersed in a heated lotion or oil for 20-25 minutes, after which all the standard procedures for a classic manicure are performed.

Warm lotion or oil not only helps to soften the upper, keratinized layer of the skin, but also increases blood circulation, promotes deeper penetration of active ingredients. Hot manicure is indispensable for very dry, rough skin.

Male manicure

Manicure for representatives of the strong half of humanity has a number of features. Since the skin of the hands of men is naturally denser and rougher, nippers are used to remove the cuticle. Men rarely face the problem of exfoliating, thin nails- on the contrary, the nail plate in most men is thicker and more durable, so coarse-grained files (80 grit) are used to shape.

The strengthening or protective coating used in men's manicure most often has a matte finish - they give the nails a natural, but at the same time well-groomed look.

Children's manicure

Manicure for children is becoming increasingly popular, so many beauty salons offer this service. A children's manicure differs from an adult's using special children's products that do not cause allergies, as well as more gentle methods of treating nails and the skin around them.

Children's manicure is always unedged. The nail plate of a child under 14 years old is very soft, it is easy to injure it. If you touch the nail matrix, then this can subsequently affect the shape of the nails - they will grow uneven, bumpy or have an ugly shape. Therefore, the cuticle gently softens and moves away. To shape the nails, only fine-grained glass files (240 grit) are used.

Children's manicure can also have a therapeutic and prophylactic function: wean the child from bad habit you can bite your nails with a special coating. As decorative in children's manicure are used special varnishes water-based or stickers.

Varieties of decorative manicure

Whatever type of manicure you choose, the last step will be the application of a strengthening or decorative coating on the nails. You can choose neutral or bright shades of varnish, or you can experiment and try on one of the fashion trends in nail design.

French (French manicure)

Classic French - these are short legs in the shape of a soft square, covered with translucent varnish of a light, natural shade (beige, pink, milky, shade Ivory) with the “smile” zone highlighted in white - the free edge of the regrown nail. The French looks natural, but at the same time the nails look well-groomed, and the hands look graceful.

In addition to the classic jacket, there are also its varieties:

1. Color jacket (“smile line” stands out not in white, but in any bright shade)
2. Two-tone jacket (the nail plate and the “smile line” are painted in contrasting colors, or varnish of a different texture is used, for example, glossy nail with a matte "smile")
3. French with rhinestones and sparkles (the free edge of the nail is limited to a line of rhinestones or completely covered with them).

Lunar manicure

Appeared in the 20s of the last century, the "moon" manicure is experiencing its rebirth today. In the technique of execution, this type of manicure is similar to a jacket, only it is not the regrown part of the nail that stands out in color, but its hole - a semicircle near the back roller of the nail plate.

There are many options for "moon manicure":

1. Only the hole is painted, the rest of the nail plate remains unpainted or only covered with a colorless top.

2. The nail and the hole are painted in different colors (contrasting or harmoniously combined with each other.

3. The hole is distinguished by metallic lacquer, rhinestones, sparkles.

Drawing a hole by hand is somewhat more difficult than doing a jacket, so there are special stencil stickers that allow you to draw as smoothly and accurately as possible.

Gradient manicure (manicure - ombre)

Gradient manicure (or ombre manicure) is a combination of several shades on the nails, smoothly turning into each other. It can be different in intensity shades of the same color or contrasting tones. There are two options for gradient manicure:

1. Different shades are combined on one nail, the transition from color to color can be both vertical and horizontal.

2. The nails on the hand are painted in different shades of the same color, their intensity varies from thumb to the little finger.

water manicure

Water manicure is one of the types of manicure that looks very impressive and at the same time is not too complicated to perform. Do water manicure every girl can, for this you just need to be patient and a few shades of varnish. Water manicure is performed as follows:

1. In a small container with water, you need to drop a few different drops of varnish. The drawing can be arbitrary, or you can make a drawing with a thin needle.

2. The upper phalanx of the finger is immersed in water under the drops of varnish and the pattern is carefully transferred to the nail.

3. After the varnish dries, it is fixed with a top.

Lace manicure

A manicure with lace looks unusual and very impressive. Nails decorated with a lace pattern to complement evening dress and also look great with the bride's dress. For decoration, real lace or tulle is most often used, the main condition is that the fabric should be thin and light.

1. Blanks are cut out of lace fabric according to the size of the nail.

2. The nail is covered with a layer of varnish - transparent or colored.

3. While the varnish is not completely dry, lace is applied to it. The fabric should be lightly pressed, as if gluing it to the surface of the nail.

4. Lace manicure is covered with one or two layers of top.

stamping

Stamping is a technique for transferring drawings to the nail using silicone impressions. Many options for stamping kits on the market allow you to recreate almost any pattern on your nails (stripes, flowers, cages, fantasy, animalistic and other ornaments).

Stained glass manicure with acrylic paints

A beautiful effect of a translucent coating can be obtained by drawing on the nails with acrylic paints. Most often, long nails are painted with acrylic, while the overgrown part of them shines through under the rays of the sun or lamps. Acrylic paints hold just like regular varnish.

Wedding manicure

The bride's manicure should become a decoration on the most important day of every girl, its main task is to harmoniously fit into the image and match the dress and accessories. The design of a wedding manicure can be different, but when choosing it, you should not forget about the shape - it is better to choose a comfortable length that will not interfere and distract from the festive events. More often as a wedding beauty salons offer:

1. French manicure, classic or with rhinestones, drawings or three-dimensional design in the form of flowers.

2. Monochromatic lacquer in natural pastel shades to match the dress.

3. Manicure with lace.

4. Bright varnish, combined with the color of lipstick or supported by the color of accessories (bouquet, belt, etc.)