Many women have noticed that doing a manicure at hometurns out completely different from the salon. “Maybe it’s because of the professional tools and products?” – you might think. Not at all! So how do you do a manicure at home? It’s all about a certain sequence of actions. And all the necessary tools for this beauty ritual can always be found in your cosmetic bag. With the right skill and experience, a manicure at home will turn out no worse than a salon one, and maybe even better. Be sure to do your manicure in a well-lit room, at a comfortable table.
Tools for home manicure
To do a manicure at home, you will need the following tools:
- a special container for the bath (you can take any convenient pot);
- soft terry cloth;
- a stick from an orange tree to move the cuticle;
- cuticle cutters or special remover;
- File (it is better to take the one that less injures the nail plate and prevents the exfoliation of the nail);
- nutritious oil for the cuticle;
- nourishing hand cream;
- means for removing nail polish;
- nail polish;
You probably know that there is a trim andunedged manicure. In the first case, the cuticle is cut from the base of the nail with special tweezers, and in the second, it is removed with a remover. It is up to you to decide which type of manicure to do, because both types of manicure have their supporters and opponents. Before starting the manicure, remove the old nail polish with a soft product.
Manicure - in five stages
A proper manicure at home includes:Steaming bath To make it, you will need warm water and liquid soap. You can add lemon juice, herbal infusions, and sea salt to the bath. These components will soften the cuticle and strengthen your nails. The bath should be done for about 5-10 minutes. Removing the cuticle To prevent the steamed cuticle from becoming rough again, take one finger out of the water at a time. Treat one, take out the other, and so on. Before removing the cuticle, wipe your fingers with a terry cloth napkin. Remove the cuticle (if the manicure is unedged, simply push it back). Please note that you need to remove the cuticle carefully and gently. If you cut too deeply, you risk deforming the nail and introducing an infection. Hand massage A proper manicure necessarily includes a hand massage. Therefore, do not deny yourself this pleasure. Apply a moisturizing or nourishing cream to the skin of your hands, and nourishing oil to your nails. To help the cream soak in better, put on terry gloves. Keep your hands in them for about 5-7 minutes. Now you can do a massage. Start by stroking your palms, then knead your hands. Pay attention to each finger - knead the phalanges and pull each finger a little. Rub the nourishing oil into the cuticle with circular massage movements. Filing and polishing nails Use a file to give your nails the desired shape. It should be natural, and all nails should be the same length. To prevent them from splitting and breaking, there are several important rules:
- filing nails is necessary in one direction;
- do not be too keen to saw the edges of the nails;
- Only saw dry nails.
Do not use metal files for this purpose.nails. The best ones are glass, ceramic or paper-based with sandpaper chips. For polishing nails, there are soft files made of rubber or suede. Applying varnish Before applying varnish, be sure to degrease the surface of the nails with nail polish remover. Then, to protect the surface of the nail from drying out and to extend the durability of the varnish, apply the base in two layers. Apply the first layer of varnish. To prevent the manicure from smudging and to ensure that the nails are painted evenly, the first layer must dry for at least 15 minutes. Apply the second layer of varnish. The second layer will make the color on the nails bright and saturated. The varnish should be applied in three strokes. One stroke is made in the middle of the nail - from the cuticle to the tip. The other two are in the form of an inverted letter "" - along the edges. Remember that light-colored and glittery nail polishes dry faster than dark, rich tones and matte nail polishes. After the polish has completely dried, you need to apply a top coat to your nails. It will cover your nails with a protective layer and extend the life of your manicure. Apply a new coat of top coat every three days, and your manicure will last up to two to three weeks. After painting your nails with polish, it is not recommended to wet your hands for half an hour. This may cause bubbles to appear on your nails.
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