For centuries human beings have been
playing with their nails in different civilisations across the globe. But over
the last hundred years, the nails have become more important on the beauty
ground. And for healthy, beautiful and long nails, it requires proper care.
In
the modern world dozens of options are available for dressing up one's nails.
The fashion world has been changed thanks to the technology that has provided
the tools for mounting the art of nail.
Manicure, one of the major ways of
beautifying a woman, is a cosmetic treatment for the fingernails and hands. Manicures
often include the filing, polishing and painting of fingernails. It can be a
treatment both for the hands and the nails.
On the other hand, pedicure is a similar
treatment but it is performed on the feet. Both the manicures and
pedicures keep nails clean and hands and feet looking healthy and personable.
They're also very comforting.
The process of Manicure
A standard manicure usually includes filing
and shaping of the nails and the application of polish. There are also
speciality manicures. Basic manicuring is good for once a week.
At first, you need cleaning your hands with
soft soap. Then to soften the cuticles, soak the hands in warm water for a few
minutes. If your cuticles are long and ragged, push them back very smoothly. Cutting
off any prickly bits neat the nails to the same length, Then file the ends of
the nails to smoothen them off. A very good time for manicure is after a shower
as these activities will remove dirt from under the nails as well as soften dry
nails.
French Manicure
Besides, the French manicure is a little
different although it involves the same process as a normal manicure. French
manicure is a style of shaping the nails and painting them with pink and white
paint. The purpose of the French Manicure is to make the nails look longer,
cleaner and more elegant.
There are basically two procedures. On the
whole, the manicure gives a natural look and the best way to achieve the proper
look is getting a manicure at a salon. However, one can also do it at home.
Pedicure process
A pedicure is performed on the feet, which
is predominantly to improve the appearance of the feet and their nails. Basically,
it is a manicure for
the feet. A pedicure can be helpful because it can prevent nail diseases and
nail disorders. The structure of the nail, composition of cosmetics to be used
in a pedicure and the difference between nail diseases and nail disorders are
needed to be considered for the pedicure.
For a pedicure you have to have towels, cotton
balls, toenail clippers, lotion, cuticle pusher, cuticle cream, acetone,
orangewood sticks, antibacterial soap, foot bath, white block buffer. Besides the
nail cosmetics you need are base coat, cuticle creams, cuticle oil, cuticle
remover, liquid nail polish, nail dryer, nail bleach, nail conditioner, dry
nail polish, polish thinner and polish remover.
Important nail care tips
The nail care helps protect the ends of the
fingers and toes from trauma. Some important nail care tips are given below:
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Use nail
polish remover once a week as most nail polish removers will dry nails out. Use
a hand cream or lotion after washing hands as soaps tend to cause nails and
skin very dehydrated.
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Prior to going for sleep try to use
moisturizer each night.
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Do not use nail polish or metal
instruments on the nail surface to push back the cuticles. Try to avoid using
nail tips to unfasten knots or loosen shoe laces.
- Instead of fingers try to use a pen,
pencil or some other things while dialling telephone. Never use your nails in
place of a knife or razor to open boxes or packages. Don't use your nails as
screw drivers or apple corers. Use the finger pads when picking up or handling
objects or while typing.
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Always use rubber gloves when handling
household cleaners. Gloves also give the nails a bit of padding, but don't
assume they are now impervious to breaks. Despite all your efforts, you may break
one of your nails. It happens, sometimes.
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Stop nail biting. Keep your nails out of
your mouth. Biting nails can damage the nail and the cuticle leading to an
uneven nail growth. Try an anti-biting nail paint that tastes absolutely
disgusting, but will stop you putting your fingers in your mouth so often.
Nail Care Products
For clean and attractive nails you need choosing
nail care products. The required products are nail cream, nail polish remover,
cuticle treatment, nail enhancer, nail fungus remover, nail whitener, nail strengtheners,
nail files, nail care kits and nail tools. All these things are available in
cosmetic shops.
For conclusion
Maintaining healthy natural nails is not as
complicated. It is actually more important that nails are kept flexible and
moisturized. Lastly, one thing to be noted regular use of nail polish can cause
a yellowing discoloration of the nails. This is not considered damaging, but is
useful to keep in mind if you prefer the natural look. In that case using
colour infrequently is better.
Abdul Kader
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