Manicure - Putting your best hand forward
Getting a manicure is gaining popularity among women as evidenced by the increase in nail salons. Here you can get personal service from a professional nail technician, trained in nail and hand beautification.
During your manicure your nail technician will perform the following procedures.
• First she will remove any nail polish with acetone.
• Then she will cut, shape, and buff your nails using a nail clipper and filer.
• Your hands will then be soaked in a warm water and soap solution to soften your nail cuticles.
• Next she will wash; rinse and towel dry your hands.
• Your nails will then be cleaned with an orange stick and cotton dipped in antiseptic lotion.
• After your hands are clean and dry, your nail technician will use a cuticle stick to gently push back your cuticles.
• This is followed by a hand massage.
• Finally, several layers of nail polish are applied.
You can also choose to have a brand new set of beautiful nails by having acrylic nail tips applied. There is a style, color and design to match your mood or occasion.
A day spa will further pamper you with a facial, a full body massage, a make over, or a pedicure. Spas use facial quality products enriched with vitamins and therapeutic ingredients for your manicure. This manicure involves additional massages to exfoliate, hydrate and moisturize the entire hand. The accompanying massage of the hands has therapeutic health benefits, since it will improve and increase the blood circulation, suppleness and flexibility of the hands and wrist. It also discourages wrinkling of the skin on the hands, which is the first part of the body that shows the signs of aging.
To keep your manicure looking good longer, here are some helpful tips.
- Avoid using your nails to scrape, pick, and open packages. Instead of using your nails, find an appropriate tool designed to do the job.
- Follow up your manicure with proper hand care. Purchase a quality lotion and routinely apply to your hands.
- Protect your manicure by wearing rubber gloves when you clean the house and wash the dishes. Prolonged exposure to water will damage your nails, making them dry and brittle.
- To prevent your nail polish from chipping, reapply nail polish regularly. This will prevent your nails from splitting, chipping and breaking and make your hands look their best.