Manicure procedure. Basic rules of manicure

A beautiful manicure is not only a stage of basic nail care, but also an important hygiene procedure. Edged manicure is in demand, despite the popularity of European and Japanese unedged techniques. Classic manicure allows you to keep your nails in perfect condition for 2 weeks without additional care.

Trim manicure is a classic type of nail care, involving the removal of the cuticle from the surface of the nail folds. The procedure is carried out with a preliminary steaming of the keratinized layers of the skin around the nail in warm water, which is why this method is called a “wet” manicure.

Edged classic manicure is done in the same ways, both for men and women.

Classic manicure prepares nails for further application of any coating. Edged manicure is carried out even when the state of the nails is neglected. Treatment of hands with nutrients after the session is comparable to spa treatments, because it has a positive effect on the surface of the nail and cuticle.

Advantages of the method

Edged manicure is a classic manicure method.

Compared to other types of nail care, it has many advantages:

Efficiency. By trimming the cuticle, the nails retain their presentable appearance much longer.
Execution speed. Complete procedure classic manicure takes no more than 30 minutes.
Versatility. Edged manicure has no contraindications. Both men and women can do it.
Additional hand care. The use of baths with useful ingredients has a positive effect on the skin of the hands and strengthens the nail plate.
Manicure can be combined with other caring procedures such as paraffin therapy or peeling.
The procedure is carried out not only in salons, but also at home., subject to mastering the technique of execution.

Flaws

The main disadvantage of edging manicure is the possibility of skin damage during cuticle removal. In this regard, many clients refuse the classic manicure in favor of the European one.

Improper processing of instruments can lead to infection with HIV or hepatitis. Therefore, some people prefer to cut their own manicure in order to monitor the quality of disinfection of manicure supplies.

Specialists in nail service do not recommend doing a manicure in case of:

inflammation of the nails and nail folds;
fungal diseases;
wounds and cuts;
reduced blood clotting;
diabetes mellitus.

Differences from hardware manicure, European

Hardware manicure is performed with a special device with a set of various nozzles designed to treat the nail and cuticle. Such a device is used in beauty salons, since professional skill is required to work with it.

It is suitable for various types of coating, including gel polish. Manicure takes less time, and the speed of cuticle regrowth will allow you to schedule the next session no earlier than in 2 months.

With hardware manicure, you do not need to soften the cuticle in advance in the bath, but only lubricate it with a special gel, and then remove it with one of the nozzles of the device. Polishing of the nail plate and length correction is also performed by the device in a few seconds.

The disadvantage of the method is its pain. Due to the high speed of the mechanism, it is possible discomfort due to closely spaced nerve endings in the nail. Therefore, you should not purchase a device for hardware manicure to use it at home.

European manicure is a method of nail care without the use of scissors and nippers.

When executing it:

the length of the nail is regulated with files;
the cuticle is not removed, but softened, after which it is pushed to the edge with a pusher or an orange tree stick;
the possibility of infection with a poorly processed instrument is practically excluded.

Its main disadvantage is that in order to maintain a presentable appearance, it is necessary to constantly moisturize the cuticle with cream or oil. For this reason, the life of a European manicure is short. It needs to be updated after 5-7 days. Trim manicure is considered the most versatile method that allows you to quickly and painlessly give your hands a well-groomed look.

Required Tools

cropped manicure, classic version which involves the removal of keratinized skin from the nail folds, requires a certain set of tools. They are used for polishing nails, shaping them and trimming the cuticle.

Basic accessories for trimming manicure:

The hardness of the file must be chosen depending on the thickness of the nail and the desired functional application. For length correction, a tool with an abrasiveness of 200-400 grit is suitable, and for polishing, a hardness of 900-1200 grit is enough.

It is best to choose ceramic, plastic or glass files. They gently file the nail without damaging the plate. You should not buy metal files, which lead to delamination and brittleness of the nail.

To apply drawings and create nail designs, you will need additional tools:

Dots - a metal or plastic stick with a spherical tip for drawing dots and circles.
Brushes of different thickness - for drawing details and performing a French manicure.
Printing and plates with drawings (stamping kit) - for applying finished images to the nail.

Covering the nail involves applying varnishes of one or more colors, a base for varnish and a fixer. Sometimes a liquid is used to quickly dry the varnish, but in the case of a conventional coating, it may not be useful.

It is also necessary to have acetone to remove the remnants of the previous varnish from the nails. To care for the skin of the hands after the procedure, you will need a cream and cuticle oil.

Execution technology: a step-by-step lesson for beginners with a photo

Those who decide to master the technology of classic manicure should remember that practice is important to achieve the desired result. Already after the 5th session, the skill will be worked out sufficiently so as not to be afraid to damage the nail plate.

It is important to study in detail the sequence of each step, and be extremely careful when working with tools. A cut manicure made at home will not only save money, but also eliminate the risk of infection.

Before starting work, it is necessary to organize the workspace. It is enough to lay out a towel or napkin on the table, and also take care of good lighting.

Even if one person uses a set of manicure tools, it is imperative to disinfect it with alcohol or an antiseptic before the session. They should also treat their hands, and especially the cuticle area.

Step 1: Removing the Coating

Depending on the type of coating, various washes for manicure are used. regular lacquer can be removed with acetone or its mixture with glycerin.

Some people prefer to use acetone-free washes, but they do not always cope with heavy coverage or glitter varnish.

Step 2: creating the shape of the nails

Correction of the length of the nail is carried out with the help of scissors and a file. The movement of the scissors should be sharp and clear in order to remove the regrown edge in one motion. This technique does not violate the integrity of the nail plate and does not lead to delamination. Nails should be filed at an angle of 90 °, without chaotic movements. The tool should be directed in one direction - from left to right.

It is better to start the process from the edges of the nail, and complete it by filing its middle. First you need to process the nails of the little fingers, gradually moving towards the thumbs.

After adjusting the length, it is worth putting the file under the nail and making a few more movements with it to remove possible notches.

When the desired shape and length of the nails is selected, the plates should be treated with a polishing buff to give them shine and shine. In addition, this step contributes to a smoother varnish finish. It is important to perform these steps on absolutely dry hands, otherwise the nails may begin to exfoliate.

Step 3: Steaming

To soften the cuticles, you need to make a nail bath. Sea salt or other components that strengthen the nail plate are dissolved in warm water. If there is dirt, you can add a little soap.

The steaming procedure should not last more than 5 minutes, since this time is enough to soften the skin. When the cuticle is steamed, you should treat the surface of the nail, as well as the area under it with a brush. Dry your hands with a cotton or paper towel so that no moisture remains on them.

Step 4: work with the cuticle

Before cutting the skin, you need to move the edges of the cuticle with a pusher. It is a double-ended instrument with a rounded and sharp tip. The round side is used to treat the skin below the nail hole, and with a pointed edge, the cuticle is pushed back from the lateral ridges of the nail.

You need to work with a pusher very carefully, without pressing on the nail, as the tool can damage its surface and lead to scratches and microcracks.

When the cuticle no longer adheres to the nail, it must be trimmed with wire cutters. In order not to damage the skin, the movement of the instrument must be continuous and confident. If you do not follow this rule, burrs may appear. To avoid cuts, do not grab too much cuticle area with nippers.

Step 5: nail polish

To protect and align the nail, you need to apply a base before varnishing. Lacquer is applied next. You need to start the coating on the left side of the nail, and with 3 brush movements completely paint the entire area of the plate.

At the end, a fixer is applied, giving the nails shine and protecting them from chipping. The last step in a classic manicure is the application of hand cream and cuticle oil.

Classic dry manicure with gel polish: features, technique

Edged manicure is a classic method of nail care, in which the skin of the hands is pre-steamed in warm water. This technology is not always used before applying gel polish. Instead of softening the cuticle with water, a gel is used to remove it.

It is applied to the nail folds and after a specified time, the cuticle is pushed to the edges of the nail with a pusher or an orange stick. Therefore, this method of manicure is called dry. Compared to a regular product, gel polish (or shellac) lasts from 2 to 4 weeks, and the technique of applying it has its own characteristics.

A set of tools for work:

buff is fine-grained;
cuticle pusher or orange stick;
cuticle softening gel;
lint-free wipes;
degreaser;
primer;
base;
gel polish;
gel polish remover;
finish (top);
foil;
adhesive remover;
cuticle oil;
Ultraviolet lamp;
cotton pads.

After shaping the nails and processing the cuticle, it is necessary to polish the nail plate with a buff.

Then the nails need to be degreased using a lint-free cloth, apply a primer and base coat. After applying each layer, dry the nails under the light of an ultraviolet lamp.

When choosing a lamp for baking gel polish, you need to pay attention to the features of UV and LED devices. They differ not only in the sealing time of the varnish, but also in other characteristics.

Lamp type	UV	LED
Power	36 W	3 W
Drying time	180 sec	60 sec
Gel polish drying time	2-3 min	30-60 sec
Life time	6 months (lamp replacement)	50,000 hours

Nails are covered with colored varnish in 2-3 layers, also drying each of them with ultraviolet light. Usually drying takes no more than 2 minutes, depending on the manufacturer of gel polish. It is important to lubricate the end parts of the nail well so that the manicure lasts longer without peeling and chipping.

The coating is fixed with a finishing agent, and after it, with a napkin, the sticky layer is removed. This step promotes adhesion of all applied layers to each other. The last step of the session is to lubricate the skin around the nail with oil. With proper care, a manicure with gel polish will last about 3 weeks. This period also depends on the rate of growth of the nail.

During the manicure correction, the previous coating is removed, which is also done differently than with the classic trimming method. To do this, moisten a cotton pad well in the gel polish remover, attach the pad to the nail and wrap each of them with foil.

After 15 minutes, massage the nail plate and remove the foil with cotton. The remaining coating is carefully removed with a pusher.

French manicure with shellac

French manicure is one of the most popular types. This is a classic manicure and will suit any situation. French involves painting the tip of the nail with white varnish, and a neutral shade is applied to the remaining nail plate: beige, pink or transparent varnish.

The processing of the plates is performed in the classical way. It is not necessary to use a buff to perform this type of coating, since shellac has excellent adhesive properties. A thin layer of primer and base is applied to fat-free nails, after which they are dried under a lamp.

Then apply a color coating and bake it for 1 minute. White shellac draw the tip of the nail. This should be done in 2 layers, not forgetting to dry the nails under ultraviolet light. The top coat completes the French manicure procedure.

How to avoid burrs

Burrs are particles of skin that have peeled off on the surface of the nail fold.

They may appear for several reasons:

Dry cuticles caused by overuse of harsh chemicals found in cleansers.
Wrong technique for performing edged manicure. Cuticle removal should be done smoothly and continuously to avoid the appearance of torn edges.
Filing nails from side to side, as well as the use of metal files.
Poor circulation caused by the aging process.

Burrs bring discomfort, and often inflammation and abscess appear in their place.

To prevent their occurrence will help the observance of several important rules:

Mandatory use of rubber gloves when working with any kind of household chemicals.
Technically correct execution edged manicure with a well-sharpened tool.
Using oils and creams to moisturize the skin around the nail.
Massage cuticles and nail folds to improve blood flow. It can be done on your own.

To achieve a positive effect, self-massage should be done 2-3 times a day. It will take no more than 3 minutes. Massage should begin with light strokes of the brush, and gradually move on to kneading the fingers. It is enough to repeat this action 4-6 times.

Rubbing the phalanges of the fingers is the main element of self-massage. To do this, you need to clench your hands into fists and alternately rub the phalanxes against each other. The massage ends with the application of a nourishing cream.

Regular implementation of this procedure has a beneficial effect on appearance and nail health, as well as preventing hangnails.

Hand care tips after manicure

A manicure will last much longer if you properly care for your hands after the procedure.

Nail specialists advise you to follow a few simple recommendations that will help preserve the beauty of nails:

What video tutorials will help you learn the correct technique of classic manicure

Beginning manicure masters can be helped by videos on how to properly care for nails and prepare them for the procedure. They show all the processes and stages of a classic cut manicure session, with step by step instructions and comments to them by nail service professionals.

After studying these videos, you can begin to master the technique of trimmed manicure and take care of your hands without visiting beauty salons.

Classic manicure gives a well-groomed look and maintains healthy nails. Having learned the technique of edged manicure, you can perform the procedure at home.

Article formatting: Mila Fridan

Video about classic manicure

Classic manicure:

Basic rules of manicure

Manicure rules have changed. First of all, the tool has changed. Although iron tools are still in use, they are now falling into disuse. Of course, scissors and tweezers remain, but saws, spatulas and other devices are today made from other materials - rubber, wood, cardboard. A file with diamond chips is considered barbaric today. In fact, metal files are so rough on the surface that they do more harm than good. A set of files from a professional master should be quite diverse, since clients' nails are different in strength, structure and flexibility. A thin, exfoliating nail can be spoiled for a long time by a rough file. But if the nail is thick and hard, then in order to properly file it, you will need something more rigid than a fine-grained semi-circular nail file with a buffer zone.

The first and most important condition is that the tools must be clean, and the scissors and tongs must be sterile. This is the only way to avoid infection, because, in addition to visible gross damage, microscopic violations of the integrity of both skin and nails occur during the procedure. Through these microcracks, infection can penetrate. After removing the strip of skin around the nail, be sure to wipe this place with 3% hydrogen peroxide, and immediately smear the resulting damage with iodine.

A set of basic tools for manicure. In order to perform a manicure at home, you will need special tools:

Nail file - for shaping nails. The nail file is hard with large and small diamond coating. Such a nail file, as mentioned above, is suitable for normal strong nails. Another type of nail files - polished - are used for thin and exfoliating nails;

Small scissors with curved ends are used to correct the shape of the nails, to cut the cuticle (for trimmed manicure);

A blunt spatula is used to push back the cuticle;

The cleaning stick is used for daily cleansing nails from dirt;

Nippers are necessary for cutting burrs;

Bath bowl. Get a special bowl that you use exclusively for baths.

Do not forget before each use of tools, disinfect them with alcohol or at least cologne.

In addition, you will need various correctors, because varnishing ten nails at once is not impeccable. Purchase a nail polish corrector pen for your nail kit and use it to remove polish from the cuticles and skin around the nail.

Classic, or edged, manicure

It is also called wet for the reason that the procedure includes a bath. Nevertheless, nails should be cut and filed before the bath, in a dry state. Do not file wet nails- this will lead to their separation. The composition of the bath itself can be different: a branded solution, a bath from a cosmetic line or a solution prepared on the basis of natural ingredients. It depends on the master, direction and class of the salon or on your desire. The bath should:

1) soften the cuticle;

2) deep clean and disinfect the skin;

3) have a calming and relaxing effect.

The bath may contain:

Soda, sea or table salt;

aromatic substances;

nutritional elements;

Exfoliating or bleaching agents;

biologically active components;

Antibacterial ingredients.

Thus, there is room for imagination here.

After the bath, the softened cuticle is separated from the surface of the nail plate and removed with nail scissors and tweezers. Nourishing oil is applied to the skin around the nail and distributed over the entire nail plate with massage movements.

Classic manicure can be with or without hand massage. But usually a massage, more or less long, is carried out. This makes the result of the master's work more noticeable, as the massage improves skin color, its turgor, and relieves tension. Hands immediately become soft and take on a well-groomed appearance.

Although the method of cutting the cuticle is not welcome, but in cases where the skin is rough and manicure is carried out irregularly, this method is the only one available.

The disadvantages of this type of manicure include the following points:

The likelihood of injury to the cuticle and infection is more likely than with unedged manicure;

The appearance of burrs is not excluded, especially if the master is not experienced enough.

To reduce these risks, experts recommend using a nail “sealing” procedure, during which the nail is rubbed into the nail after polishing. nutritious cream with vitamins, proteins or special mineral particles, and then oil that gives the nails a healthy shine.

A classic manicure is not necessary if you do manicures regularly. For frequent and regular care, other, more gentle types of manicure are suitable. But we will start with a description of the classic manicure.

How to cut your nails correctly. Once a week or two weeks. Cut nails with scissors with rounded ends, giving them an almond-shaped or oval shape. The free edge of the nail can protrude 3-5 millimeters. If you leave them longer, it will require extra care. If you cut your nails shorter, they look wider, your fingers look shorter and thicker. Pay attention to the shape of your nails, it should emphasize the beauty of your fingers. If you have narrow and long fingers, then the nails should not be left too long, it is better to round them, if the fingers are thick and short, then give them an elongated oval shape. REMEMBER: whatever fingers you have, do not make your nails sharp, they will give your hands a predatory look. Please note that the length of the nails on all fingers was approximately the same.

How to properly file your nails. Only dry nails are filed, wet nails may begin to exfoliate. Most main requirement- The file must match your type of nails. If they are normal, then the nail file for them should be hard, with large and small dusting. But if the nails are exfoliating, then even small crystals on the surface of the file spoil the smooth surface of the nail, grooves remain, and this disrupts its strength. Therefore, it is better to use special polished nail files, it is better to throw away metal files altogether: they heat up from friction, and this harms the nails. Movements should be carried out in one direction - from the tip of the nail to its hole. The file should move easily, without pressure, towards the middle, trying not to tilt the plane of the file to the outside. It is impossible to file nails back and forth: the nails split from this. The same happens if you press the file too hard. You can not cut deeply the corners of the nails, because this can cause an inflammatory process.

Polishing nails. For polishing nails, a special device is used - polisher. It has four work surfaces with engraved numbers indicating the polishing sequence. You can use special pads for polishing. Since ancient times, nails have been polished with a piece of flannel or suede, sprinkled with a mixture of equal parts of starch, talc and boric acid. But do not get carried away with polishing: from too frequent polishing, the nail plate becomes thin and brittle.

A polishing file, which has a rougher surface, is used only to eliminate defects:

If the nail plate is in the longitudinal and transverse grooves;

If there are stains on the nails after varnish;

If the spots appeared due to the ingress of some coloring substances.

However, even in these cases, grinding the surface with a file should not be done frequently. The nail plate is updated every six months, and if you grind it several times during this period of time, it will become too thin. It should not be forgotten that a violation of the integrity of the surface of the nail can lead to infection, so the nails that have been polished must be covered with a layer of protective varnish. To enhance the shine, use a special oil or gel. In addition, the oil and gel protect and nourish the nail.

Removal of cuticles and hangnails. It is best to remove the cuticle without cutting or push it back to the socket with a gel and a rubber or wooden spatula. A special liquid is applied to the cuticle, which softens the skin around the nail and prevents further “overgrowth”. Then use a stick to gently slide the skin around the nail back. Orange tree sticks are especially popular. But in the case when the nails and hands are running, and the cuticle is rough, it is not always possible to do without tweezers and scissors.

To remove burrs, you need to steam your hands in a bath, to which add an emollient: glycerin, soda or a ready-made bath product, and then with disinfected tweezers that have triangular tips, carefully remove burrs, placing the tweezers almost perpendicular to the skin. Treat small cuts and wounds with any disinfectant.

Applying a protective layer. It happens that the nails are soft or too brittle. In this case, you need to apply special means: protective varnish and protective oil that contain vitamins, calcium and wax that protects the nail plate.

The nail polish remover and ideally the nail polish itself should not contain acetone. However, even in this case, it is necessary to use a protective agent - a base for varnish. It should not be neglected, since the base under the varnish not only makes the varnish layer even and beautiful, but also prevents dyes and solvents from being absorbed into the nail, and keeps it healthy. Choose a base coat for nails depending on the problem: for soft or brittle, exfoliating, "wavy", cracking, thin nails - a base with vitamins. In any case, the base for varnish:

Protects the nail plate from deep penetration of the color pigment of the varnish; smoothes the surface of the nail;

Nourishes the nail with useful substances;

Makes nails stronger.

The base can be completely transparent or colored - pink, beige. Can be used as a base coat white lacquer which will give any bright color a special saturation. If you prefer the natural look of your nails, you can go with the clear base coat in two coats.

Applying varnish. The varnish of the chosen color is applied a few minutes after the base under the varnish. Be sure to shake the vial before use. Then dip a brush into it. Professionals do not use the brushes that are inside the bottle. They use good columnar or squirrel brushes.

Wipe the brush on the edge of the bottle to remove excess polish. With a brush, first touch the middle of the nail and gently move it to the edge. Without lifting the brush from the nail, lead it up to the tip with a slight pressure. The remaining varnish gently paint over the sides of the nail. The second layer of varnish is applied in the same way.

It is better to apply colored varnish in two layers: with a larger amount, the nails look sloppy, and the varnish peels off faster. After applying the first layer, take a break so that the varnish can dry.

It's in fashion french nail, then a natural shaped nail Pink colour, then long pointed "claws" of dark tones. Artistic manicure has never gone out of fashion for young people. You can draw a picture if you have time and desire. But there are rules for everyone. For example, you can leave narrow strips of the nail surface in the corners unpainted if you are unhappy with the shape of your nails and find them too wide. If you want to make your fingers visually longer, do not paint over the nail hole to the end.

A protective layer can be applied to the varnish, which will make your manicure more durable. Special protective agents protect the varnish from crackling. In addition, they often carry additional conveniences: they contribute to the rapid drying of the varnish or provide a special shine. Protective liquids can also be used as a completely independent coating, especially for thin or brittle nails.

After covering the nails with varnish and a protective agent, the nails must be allowed to dry. A tool for "quick drying" will be most welcome. It can be either washable, which covers each layer of varnish, or indelible, which is applied at the end of the procedure, on top of all previous layers. In any case, it's best to allow a few minutes for each coat to dry, as a thin film of lacquer, base coat, or protective liquid dries much faster than a thick coat of many coats.

Well-dried varnish lasts a long time, and the surface of the nail in this case looks shiny and smooth, without dents or scratches. Determining whether the next layer of varnish is completely dry is very simple: lightly tap your nails against each other. Dry coating makes a sonorous, "bone" sound.

REMEMBER: nails should dry naturally, do not dry them with a hot hair dryer. From too hot air, the varnish dries unevenly, its surface may become cloudy, rough, and bubbles appear.

By the way, it is impossible that the nails are constantly under a layer of varnish. Although washing off the varnish at night, like cosmetics, and painting again in the morning is also not useful. But you can from time to time give your nails a break - do without varnish.

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Women who once discovered gel polish rarely return to regular manicure. Beautiful appearance and durability of the coating make it indispensable for busy ladies. Subject to the technique on the nails will not be within three or even four weeks.

Beautiful manicure

Today, manicure equipment and products are available to everyone. The point is small - study the sequence of coating nails with gel polish and you can start applying.

What you need for a manicure

At home, you need the same tools that are used in salons.

For a manicure you will need:

dehydrator;
base, color and top coat.

Base coat application

Today you can buy gel polish of different price categories. When choosing a base and top, do not save money, because the durability of the manicure depends on them.

Choosing a lamp

There are two types of lamps on the market - LED and UF. The sequence of applying gel polish does not depend on them, but the drying time of the nail plate depends. For manicure at home, most often they buy UF lamps, since they are much cheaper. Among the minuses are a long curing time and the need to change light bulbs. However, this does not affect the quality of the coating.

UV lamp

An LED lamp will cost several times more. It does not require replacement parts. In addition, the hardening time is much less - about 10 seconds. In addition to the high cost, the disadvantages of LED lamps include the fact that they are not suitable for some types of varnishes.

For home use, it is better to opt for a UV lamp. The main condition is the high power of the device.

Preparation for application

Any manicure should begin with the treatment of the nail plate and the removal of the cuticle. To do this, we lower our fingers into warm water, after which we carefully cut off the cuticle or push it away with a spatula.

Then we give the nails the desired shape and process them with a grinding file. It is better to choose an abrasive buff to remove the gloss. This will provide a better connection to the base.

The sequence of gel polish coating includes the treatment of nails with a dehydrator. It is applied with lint-free wipes. Thus, we remove excess fat and moisture. In extreme cases, you can use, but they are very dry and can even affect the final color.

At home, it is not necessary to apply a primer. If you want to follow the rules as much as possible, then apply it after treatment with a degreaser.

Application process step by step

Remembering what sequence of manicure with gel polish is quite simple. It uses the base, colored varnish and finish.

First you need to apply a base coat on your nails. Use a quality base and you won't have to worry about how long the gel polish will last. The base also provides additional protection against coloring pigment. It must be applied in a thin layer so that voids do not form. It is better to leave quite a bit of the product on the brush and gently distribute it, starting from the tip of the nail. We seal the end. If gel polish gets on the skin, remove it with a wooden stick. Then dry in a lamp for 2 - 3 minutes (10 seconds if it is an LED lamp).
Apply the color layer in the same way. Make sure that the product does not spread around the edges, otherwise bumps will form. Dry the gel polish in the lamp. Typically, 2-3 coats are required for good coverage. Each of them is dried separately. You can not remove the sticky layer from the colored varnish.
The manicure sequence includes the application of a finishing agent. The top, like the base, seals the edge of the nail. The finish can be applied in a slightly thicker layer, but it also takes a little longer to dry. Remove the sticky layer with a degreaser. Once done, use cuticle oil.

Popular nail design techniques

If you are doing a manicure at home, do not immediately use a complex design. Learn to work with basic colors, after which you can start learning additional techniques.

Today, at the peak of popularity, there are two main methods:

gradient;
broken glass effect.

Check out the guide that explains step by step how to do it. unusual design nails.

Gradient

In order to create on nails, you will need a sponge, brush or sponge. Before starting the application, we repeat the same steps as for a standard manicure. We remove the cuticle, grind the nails, use a degreaser and apply a base coat.

Visually separate the nail into upper and lower parts. Gently spread one color of lacquer on the bottom, the other on top. Quickly press the sponge several times, mixing the shades. You can also use a brush. Dry the layer in the lamp.
With another method, varnish of two colors is distributed on a sponge or sponge, after which it is pressed against the surface of the nail. Excess funds are removed.

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If you don't succeed right away, don't despair. For starters, you can practice on paper.

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This design uses holographic particles, which have a fairly dense structure and create the effect of broken glass. The beginning of a manicure is exactly the same as in other techniques. After you have spread the base and color varnish, fix the decorative elements on the sticky layer. Distribute them one at a time, best with tweezers or a rhinestone pencil.

Important! Try not to use too many large particles on the side of the nail. The top coat may not completely cover them.

Top coat is the final step. After that, remove the sticky layer and you can enjoy the finished manicure.

Technique fragments (broken glass)

What determines the service life of the coating

If , this indicates that you have sanded the insert too hard. Chips can occur due to poor-quality base. With poorly sealed ends, already on the second day you may encounter the fact that the varnish moves away from the nail.

Follow the sequence of techniques, and the coating will last you 3-4 weeks. The advantage of gel polish is that, if desired, you can change the design if you carefully remove the top layer and apply a different color.

Today, salons offer a wide range of manicure techniques - hardware, European, SPA, etc. But the most popular and popular is the classic - cutting technology, which can be performed both in a beauty salon and at home.

Classic manicure what is it?

Any type of manicure is designed to give the hands and nails a well-groomed look. In order not to get confused in the terminology of such broad methods, it is worthwhile to understand that classic manicure is synonymous with trimmed manicure. The word "cut" refers to the removal of the cuticle with a special tool - circumcision.

Among the advantages of a trimmed manicure are speed and ease of implementation, a minimum set of devices and tools, and, accordingly, lower financial costs. Edged manicure will guarantee a positive result even in the most neglected cases.

But, despite all this, there are also disadvantages, namely, to perform this type of nail treatment, you need some skill, otherwise you can get injured. To create a high-quality edged manicure at home, at least you need to watch the video tutorials of professionals, or carefully study this issue.

Classic manicure: a set of tools with a photo

Classic manicure at home implies the presence of special tools.

The shoulder blade is a pusher. Some girls completely forget about such a useful tool as a spatula. Or in professional jargon - a pusher. Depending on its purpose, it has various forms of ends. According to their purpose, pushers are divided into manicure.

The pusher has 2 working surfaces. Most often, 1 side is made in the form of a shoulder blade, and is intended directly for pushing back the cuticle. An orange stick can also perform the same function.

The 2nd part performs the function of a “scraper” and removes the thin skin that grows on the nail plate (pterygium). In addition, this tool can be used to clean the edges of the nail when heavily soiled.

When choosing, it is best to give preference to products made of medical steel. Of course, there are plastic and wooden specimens, but they are quite brittle, but they are not used at all in salons due to sterilization problems.

Equally important when choosing a tool is its convenience, namely the handle. In this regard, plastic and wood are most preferred, but metal ones often have serrations on the handle that allow you to hold the pusher in your hand.

It is worth paying attention to the shape of the spatula, the universal model is oval. Square when used can cause inconvenience, and even pain.

Nail files. In any case, a manicure cannot do without a nail file, even if the nails are not natural. With a modern abundance of various options, it is difficult not to get confused and find the right model.

When choosing this tool, you need to pay attention to the following characteristics: abrasiveness, base and the material itself. The higher the abrasiveness, the finer the roughness of the spraying, respectively, the nail file is softer. This indicator is measured in Grits, and for natural nails, for a standard manicure, nail files with an abrasiveness of 200 - 300 Grit are quite suitable. Nail files with high abrasiveness - 900 - 1200 Grit are designed for polishing nails in order to give them shine.

It is best to give preference to options on a rubber and cardboard basis. Iron files are relics of the past. For owners of strong nails, it is quite possible to use sand or sapphire. If the nails are brittle and fragile, then it is best to give preference to fine-grained nail files with a buffer zone.

Nippers for cutting nails. What exactly to choose for cuticle removal is the choice of every woman. But as practice shows, most prefer the wire cutters. The modern market for manicure tools offers a wide selection.

As with pushers, it is best to give preference to nippers that are made of medical steel with hand sharpening. Such tools are the sharpest, which ensures high-quality manicure and prevention of burrs.

Among lovers of home manicure, the following brands of nippers are most popular: Zinger, Staleks, Yoko. Usually, the purchase begins with the Zinger company, but disappointment comes almost immediately. The forceps of such a company do not have enough weight, they are practically not felt in the hand, which makes it rather difficult to process nails. Moreover, they lack manual and even diamond sharpening, which significantly affects the quality of manicure and cutting ability. As a result, the nippers do not bite off the cuticle, but simply tear it off, therefore, after a couple of days, instead of beautiful, well-groomed fingers, a huge amount of rather painful burrs appear.

Firms such as Staleks and Yoko have the most positive reviews. Moreover, they are recommended for home use even by professionals. The nippers of these firms are hand-sharpened, made of medical steel and have a wide range of models. By choosing the right model, which will be most convenient, you can forget about sharpening for a long time and enjoy high-quality manicure for a long time. Staleks and Yoko trim the cuticle instead of pinching it off, so you can achieve a smooth cuticle edge and forget about burrs.

Curettes for manicure. This tool is designed to remove dead skin cells that can accumulate between the cuticle and nail. In general, the range of indications for curettes is quite large. This tool should be mandatory for people who are familiar with the problem of ingrown nails.

Outwardly, this tool is very similar to a dental excavator, by the way, if possible, it is best to use them. The working surface of the curettes can be different - in the form of a spoon or a spatula. They can be unilateral and bilateral. With the help of a curette, it is easy and convenient to remove the dry cuticle, which is located along the nail.

Classic manicure technology: sequence with photo

The most important condition for a neat manicure is that the nails should be the same length. To achieve this goal, nail clippers or scissors will help. And it is shaping that is the first thing you need to start a manicure with.

After cutting the nails, if necessary, and shaping them, you need to complete what you started with a nail file. An important condition is that only dry nails can be filed, otherwise there is a high probability that they will begin to exfoliate. When filing, the nail file should be at an angle of 90 degrees, only in this case all layers of the nail will be filed evenly.

Only after processing the nails, you can proceed to the 2nd step - baths. This condition is necessary for the preparation of the cuticle. Thanks to the baths, it gains moisture and softens. If time is limited, you can use a special cuticle remover, which will soften the skin in just a few minutes and there will be no need to steam the nails.

Baths for nails can be made with sea salt, regular soap, essential oils and more. ingredients you like. As a container for the procedure, you can use special manicure devices or the dishes that you can find at home. Water for baths should be warm, pleasant, it is best if it is at a body temperature of 36 - 37 degrees. The next step is to push back the cuticles. To do this, you can use a pusher, orange sticks. It is necessary to perform this manipulation as carefully as possible, try not to press in the area of \u200b\u200bthe root of the nail. We must not forget about the cuticle at the side ridges. During its retraction, it is necessary that the spatula lies on the nail plate.

Then you can proceed directly to cutting the cuticle. At this stage, you must be especially careful, because this stage is quite traumatic. It is better to start trimming the manicure on the left hand on the left, on the right, respectively, on the right. And gradually move along the perimeter, not forgetting about the processing of the side rollers.

What kind of movements to do the work is a matter of skill. Professionals can cut the cuticle in one stroke, but at home, you can remove it in small pieces. The most important thing is to cut the cuticle, and not pinch it off, let alone tear it off.

Classic manicure: video

Despite the fact that the edged manicure is the most complex technique, it is the most common and effective, suitable for use on nails in any condition. It requires not only certain skills, but also a mandatory set of tools. After the classic treatment of nails, you can proceed directly to coating them with varnish.

Not every woman can afford a manicure in expensive beauty salons, but everyone wants to have beautiful and well-groomed nails. Therefore, you just need to know how to do beautiful manicure on their own, without the help of a specialist. At the moment, there are two main types of manicure: edged and unedged. The first is quite complicated and requires certain skills, the second is available to almost everyone.

We do trimmed manicure at home

You will need:

set of tools;
bath bowl;
essential oil;
liquid soap.

Girls often ask themselves the question: how to make a beautiful manicure without visiting beauty salons and without resorting to the help of a professional? After all, learning how to do a cut manicure at home is not such an easy task, but if you know some secrets and practice a little, then your nails will always look stunning. Every woman who wants to have beautiful and well-groomed hands should know the basics of manicure. The first step is to get quality tools. It is advisable to purchase a ready-made set, but if this is not possible, then buy only barb and nail scissors or tweezers, as well as a cuticle spatula (replaced). For beginners, these tools will be enough.

The technology for performing a manicure includes several stages. First of all, you need to steam the cuticle well: take a bath bowl, pour warm water into it, add a little liquid soap and a few drops of essential oil (fir, juniper, lavender or tangerine). In order to make the procedure more effective, use the following method: take gauze, pour a little sea salt, drip the essential oil, tie it in a knot, dip it in a bath of water - then all the components will be distributed evenly, and the oil drops will not float on the surface.

Instead of water, it is advisable to use an infusion of chamomile or calendula. As you know, these herbs have an excellent antiseptic effect, which in this case is simply necessary. Dip your hands in the bath for 10 minutes (this time is enough to thoroughly steam the cuticle). Take your hands out of the bath, push back the cuticles with a special spatula. Then take barbed scissors or tweezers, cut off the retracted cuticle. It is important to cut smoothly, avoiding jerky movements, otherwise you will end up with a ragged edge. Don't cut the cuticle too close to the skin or you could hurt yourself. After you have trimmed your cuticles, rub essential oil into them. Using this technique will help you make a cool manicure without resorting to the help of a master. With a little practice, you can easily trim the cuticle on your own, thereby saving a lot of money and time.

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We do unedged manicure at home

You will need:

cuticle removal gel;
orange stick or curette;
nail file;
nail scissors.

Many women are interested in: how to make a beautiful manicure without cutting the cuticles, is it possible to learn this on your own at home? Manicure technologies are constantly being improved, at present there is no need to think about how you can make your nails beautiful and well-groomed. After all, there is a wonderful tool that will help get rid of the cuticle without resorting to painful and difficult pruning.

The technology for performing an unedged manicure is quite simple, but there are nuances that you need to know. The first step is to cut the nails with special scissors. Never use nippers for this purpose, this can damage the nail plate. Shape your nails with a nail file.

It is important to file your nails in only one direction - then they will not exfoliate. The glass nail file must be moistened with water.

After you have shaped your nails, apply a special gel to the cuticle, hold for the time indicated in the attached instructions. If your skin around the nail plate is too rough, then one softener will not be enough. In this case, it is advisable to first make a bath, then use the gel to remove the cuticle. Apply the product only on one hand, otherwise the gel will simply dry out and not give the desired result.

Next, take an orange stick or a special curette for unedged manicure,. When using a wooden tool, it is not always possible to completely get rid of the cuticle, you may form a “fringe”, which is removed with barb scissors. Using a curette will help avoid such problems.

Manicure always looks beautiful on well-groomed nails. Therefore, it is important to know a few secrets that will help reduce the growth of the cuticle and make it softer. Rub in essential or olive oil into the skin around the nail at least once a day, take baths with herbs, use a special brush when washing your hands. These simple secrets will help you prevent the appearance of burrs, make the cuticle more accurate.