Very often among masters you can find heated discussions on the topic: which manicure is better. Someone is an adherent of the old school, accustomed to working with scissors and even looks with disapproval in the direction of scissors. Some people are in love with hardware manicure and are proud that they do their job with just one cutter.

But let’s look at examples to see how simply providing nail services differs from real craftsmanship.

Every day we see different hands and different problems. And while your client’s main concern is which shade of pink to choose from a huge palette, your task is to determine what problem you are facing and what is the way to solve it. After all, manicurists are not just professionals in masks and gloves, but also kind nail fairies who will always give advice and help your hands look perfect.

Let's start with the fact that a highly qualified manicurist must master all manicure techniques in order to solve the task assigned to him as quickly and successfully as possible. For example, your client thin, dry cuticle.

For such hands, a trimmed manicure can be traumatic. As a rule, closely spaced capillaries are the main problem when processing such cuticle. The ideal option is a hardware manicure: the keratinized skin is polished, the manicure is carried out quickly and safely. Such a client can be recommended a course of hot manicure or paraffin therapy in order to restore water balance. A mandatory recommendation is to use rubber gloves when in contact with water and detergents, and apply moisturizer to the skin of your hands. An excellent remedy for solving the problem of dry cuticles is cuticle oil. The drier and thinner the skin, the fattier the oil should be. Ideal - wax butter. It is rubbed into the cuticle and side ridges, moisturizing and massaging the skin. Solid cocoa, shea or coconut butter is an ideal conductor of essential oils, and wax “seals” moisture, leaving the skin feeling moisturized for a long time. Some manufacturers have such oils, but you can easily make it yourself. A small jar of this oil can be offered to the client along with recommended hand care products.

Cuticle wax recipe:

• 1 part beeswax;
• 1 part solid butter of your choice: shea, cocoa, coconut;
• 1 part vegetable oil of your choice: almond, avocado, grape seed, flaxseed, castor, olive;
• 2-3 drops of essential oil of your choice: rosemary (for nail growth), tea tree (antibacterial, antifungal), lemon (strengthening).

First, melt the wax in a water bath, then add solid oils to the melted wax, stir, if necessary, warm up a little so that the mass becomes liquid. After this, add the remaining liquid vegetable oils and essential oils. Mix and pour into jars. After cooling, the oil will become hard, but from the warmth of your fingers it instantly melts and becomes easy to apply.

What type of manicure is best for such hands?

Thin, overgrown cuticle, “creeping” after the nail can harm the nail plate itself. If the cuticle is not removed in time, then at the junction with the side ridges it begins to crack, and infection can easily get into these cracks. If your client has just such a thin “creeping” cuticle, offer a combined manicure. The device can easily lift the cuticle, clean, sand the side ridges, and carefully cut the cuticle itself with scissors or forceps.

By cutting the cuticle “in one strip,” you ensure proper cuticle growth in the future. The main recommendation for caring for such hands is timely manicure and pushing back the cuticles with an orange stick by the client at home.

For very injured skin of hands and nails You can’t do without a trimmed classic manicure.

In case of existing inflammation and open wounds, it is best to cut off the burrs rather than grind them with a machine. But you need to be extremely careful so as not to cause harm, and be sure to send your client to a dermatologist so that the doctor can prescribe treatment for the inflammatory process. In this condition, keratolytics cannot be used so as not to injure already inflamed areas. The main task of the master in this case is to remove burrs and clean the side rollers from dirt and dried blood. Treat with an antibacterial agent and send the client to treat the inflammation.

If your client regularly gets manicures, takes care of his hands at home and has thin, smooth, elastic cuticles, a reasonable solution would be not very popular in salons, but nevertheless very suitable for this type of cuticle European manicure.

It’s not at all necessary to look for something else to cut off or sand. Ideally, we should all strive to ensure that after the course of procedures you have carried out and the client’s recommendations for care at home, the condition of the skin of the hands and nails is such that working with them is as easy and quick as possible.

So, let's summarize:

Hardware or combined manicure: ideal solution for thin, dry cuticles or when the main goal is to slow down cuticle growth.

Edged manicure: when your hands are neglected, there are a lot of hangnails, the large cuticle that has grown on the nail is difficult to move away.

There is a little secret when working with thick elastic cuticle: cut off not all at once, but a third of the total size, in three sessions, leaving a thin strip of a millimeter. This way there will be less stress on the cuticle and it will not grow larger than before. You need to leave a small strip so that with such a structure of the nail it is a necessary protective barrier.

European a manicure takes place if the condition of the hands and nails is close to ideal, the cuticle is alive, elastic and thin, there is no visible damage to the periungual ridges, and the manicure is done regularly.

Be professional, look for an individual approach to each client, improve your skills and share interesting cases from your practice in the comments.

In order for your manicure to always look neat, first of all you need to take care of the cuticle, which forms the line of the nail plate and emphasizes it. There are main 3 types of cuticles that need to be looked after accordingly.

Cuticle with hangnails

This cuticle is found in people who often come into contact with dirt or various objects and, accordingly, constantly injure the skin around the nails. This causes the cuticle itself to break and hangnails to appear.

To care for this skin type, you need to use the classic trimmed manicure technique. But the fight against torn cuticles does not end there, because the master’s main goal is to polish the skin so that it is not further injured or torn. And to do this, you can use a manicure machine, with which you can quickly and gently smooth the skin of the cuticle with the skin of your finger.

Thin cuticle

You might think that there can be no problems with a thin cuticle, because it looks quite inconspicuous and requires almost no care. But that's not true. Although this type of skin is quite thin, it still requires care, since the cuticle is very sensitive and can tear from slight friction or damage. Therefore it should be leveled.

The main problem of thin cuticles is closely located vessels that do not tolerate the intervention of trimmed manicure. This skin especially does not like manicure with nippers, which tear the cuticle in several places (unlike scissors, which smoothly cut the skin line), and then due to such minor damage, hangnails form. Sometimes the cuticle looks like a solid hangnail.

You need to remove cuticles using special acid-based softeners. These preparations loosen the skin and allow it to be carefully processed. At the same time, it is not at all necessary to take a bath before treating your hands. And if you want to work with the device, then you can do without a bath and without a softener. It should be remembered that the thin cuticle cannot be removed completely; you need to leave a thin strip of skin that will protect the nails from further damage and microtrauma.

Tight cuticle

But a dense cuticle that grows along the length of the nail is a problem that needs to be solved in several manicure sessions. Such skin seems to grow to the nail plate and is quite difficult to push back. If the cuticle has not been treated before, then it may not even be possible to remove it the first time.

To soften the cuticle, alkaline or acid keratolytics are used, which help loosen the skin. But before applying them, it is better to immerse your hands in a warm bath for 5-7 minutes. It is not worth keeping your nails in water for longer, because the skin will loosen too much and then it will be even more difficult to remove.

How about doing nothing?
The biggest salvation for such cuticles is care! Timely! And not only at the master’s, but also at home?

The first photo - just such a 4-5 week old cuticle came to me
. In order not to injure the finger, under no circumstances should it be pushed back deeply and cut off deeply? The situation with a strongly stuck cuticle is usually (as in this case) aggravated by a soft zone of the matrix, which cannot be pressed on, otherwise the nail will begin to grow with pits and bumps? They removed as much as they could without pain, cuts or cracks. We left 0.5 mm of the cuticle, sacrificing all sorts of subcuticular kingdoms, but counting on further results?
The third photo is the same cuticle after 2.5 weeks, do you agree it looks much better? But! It will become like this, attention, only if the client at home greases it with oil and carefully moves it away with an orange stick!
Next, we see that such a cuticle can easily be removed without any difficulties or problems?
Very good changes in just 2.5 weeks?
But don’t forget that without proper care, in 1.5-2 months it will return to its previous state?

So girls, love yourself, your masters and take care of your hands? Do the masters make sure to give recommendations on the proper care of the complex cuticle and your work will always be a joy?

The second photo was posted by the client, about 2 weeks have passed since the manicure and we can see how neat her cuticle looks? Is it a pleasure to work with her now?

Py. sy. Yes, did my holes turn out crooked?

Very often among masters you can find heated discussions on the topic: which manicure is better. Someone is an adherent of the old school, accustomed to working with scissors and even looks with disapproval in the direction of scissors. Some people are in love with hardware manicure and are proud that they do their job with just one cutter.

But let’s look at examples to see how simply providing nail services differs from real craftsmanship.

Every day we see different hands and different problems. And while your client’s main concern is which shade of pink to choose from a huge palette, your task is to determine what problem you are facing and what is the way to solve it. After all, manicurists are not just professionals in masks and gloves, but also kind nail fairies who will always give advice and help your hands look perfect.

Let's start with the fact that a highly qualified manicurist must master all manicure techniques in order to solve the task assigned to him as quickly and successfully as possible. For example, let's say your client has thin, dry cuticles.

For such hands, a trimmed manicure can be traumatic. As a rule, closely spaced capillaries are the main problem when processing such cuticle. The ideal option is a hardware manicure: the keratinized skin is polished, the manicure is carried out quickly and safely. Such a client can be recommended a course of hot manicure or paraffin therapy in order to restore water balance. A mandatory recommendation is to use rubber gloves when in contact with water and detergents, and apply moisturizer to the skin of your hands. An excellent remedy for solving the problem of dry cuticles is cuticle oil. The drier and thinner the skin, the fattier the oil should be. Ideal - wax-batter. It is rubbed into the cuticle and side ridges, moisturizing and massaging the skin. Solid cocoa, shea or coconut butter is an ideal conductor of essential oils, and wax “seals” moisture, leaving the skin feeling moisturized for a long time. Some manufacturers have such oils, but you can easily make it yourself. A small jar of this oil can be offered to the client along with recommended hand care products.

Today's review will be most useful to girls who do not use wire cutters. After all, the scissors we’ll be talking about can easily handle cuticles, and moreover, that’s exactly what they’re designed for. But let's be consistent and consider everything in order.

So, the scissors themselves. As always - in a case.

As always with a protective cap.

Of course, we must pay tribute and note that in a review of nail scissors it is difficult to tell something new that you did not already know. So I'll start with the general characteristics.

The scissors are marked: article S3-12-20 (N-02).

Price: 127 hryvnia 50 kopecks / 448 rubles.

They are produced by the Kharkov company Stalex.

Steel grade – 20x13.

The length of the cutting part is 20 ± 1 mm.

The total length of the scissors is 91 ± 1 mm. If we compare them with other models from the same manufacturer, it is obvious that the N-02 is one of the smallest versions.

I note that they are not only the shortest, but also perhaps the narrowest (I’m talking about the working parts).

If you visually compare them and other similar models, the difference is of course obvious.

The working parts are really very thin!

Everything is sharpened very conscientiously.

They are very convenient for cutting off hangnails! Due to their thin blades, the scissors perfectly capture the skin of the hangnail, cutting it off to the very base. This is, of course, an undeniable advantage of this model. In addition, the edge of the cutting blade of the scissors is very narrowed, so it will be difficult to find a similar replacement for them.

Previously, I used these scissors to cut cuticles, but now my preference is given to wire cutters (I finally found the right ones - and fell in love). However, this does not at all underestimate the value of these scissors, because despite all the elegance of the N-02 scissors, they are quite suitable for cutting nails. Although all manufacturers and manicurists recommend choosing larger models for this. But I, as a simple layman, will say that this model of scissors will also cut your nails (if necessary).

But at the same time, for the sake of objectivity, it is worth noting that any good manicure set always includes at least 2 pairs of scissors. So I would still recommend buying such scissors in pairs with larger models, for example, such as N-11.

Thank you for your interest in my review, I hope it was useful to you. Be beautiful and healthy.

Almost all of us know what the cuticle looks like, but not everyone knows what it is for, what functions it performs, what it consists of and how to remove it correctly. The cuticle consists of a dense periungual ridge, which is located at the bottom of the nail plate and “non-living” skin fused with the nail.

The eponychium is a natural barrier that prevents contact with damaging factors in the nail growth zone, which makes it possible to avoid deformation and infection. With improper care and ignorance of how to properly remove the cuticle, an overgrown pterygium can disrupt the flow of nutrients, vitamins and microelements to the nail, leading to painful cracking and tears of the epithelium, the formation of hangnails and inflammatory processes.

Should know

Untimely and improperly trimmed cuticles are not only an aesthetic problem, but can also pose a health threat.

At the same time, you cannot remove the skin excessively or more often than 2 times a month, as this makes its normal functioning impossible, which means it is possible that the main tasks assigned to the periungual fold may not be completed, among which are:

• Firstly, protecting the matrix (the root area of ​​the nail) from various damaging factors, such as air, water, household chemicals, and pathogens. This prevents the development of various infectious diseases, and also makes it possible for the nail plate to form correctly.
• Secondly, through the vessels located in the eponychium, all layers of the nail are supplied with substances necessary for its growth and life, including proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and oxygen.

Only the skin, consisting of keratinized cells, which covers part of the nail, is cut or moved. This is done to give the hand a neat appearance, normalize the nutrition of the nail and prevent problems that arise when it grows excessively or dries out: the formation of skin tears (burrs), if removed incorrectly, the eponychium is damaged and inflamed.

The cuticle differs in appearance and properties from person to person, and the way to care for it and how to properly remove the cuticle depends on this.

The following types and methods of care are distinguished:

1. If there is no clear separation between the periungual fold and the dense elastic skin covering and strongly fused with part of the nail. In this case, lifting and moving the pterygium can be extremely difficult. As a rule, cutting such a cuticle, which does not have a clear dividing line between living and non-living tissue, often leads to injury and further formation of burrs, so in this case, a European manicure or trim using nail scissors with rounded ends is recommended. In this case, it is impossible to completely cut off the shifted epithelium; it is better to leave it a little.
2. If the pterygium looks like a thin film, over which the eponychium protrudes significantly and a dividing groove can be clearly distinguished between them, then in this case it is recommended to soften it with a special keratolytic and remove it with a curette or trimmer.
3. Rough, hard, with burrs and cracks, the pterygium, which rises above the periungual ridge, can only be removed with nippers or forceps, after softening it in a warm bath. This cuticle requires special care, for example, on the manicure forum it is suggested to treat the skin daily with urea cream, which is used to soften the skin and heal cracks on the heels (Flexitol).

If you want your manicure to be as neat as possible, then you need to always keep a lot of important points in mind, including remembering the condition of the cuticle. This area of ​​skin is very thin and most vulnerable, so you need to care for it carefully. Sometimes it seems that the cuticle is useless, and often it does not allow you to quickly create a beautiful manicure, but it is necessary because it protects the body from:

• pollution;
• bacteria;
• fungal formations;
• chemicals.

For this reason, there is no need to completely remove the cuticle, you just need to process it correctly. If you do everything correctly, you can even help the skin around the plates to grow more slowly.

Taking care of the cuticle

Previously, these areas of skin were simply cut off, and even now many perform the same actions with them, but it becomes noticeable that this is not a very convenient method, because after treatment the cuticle often grows back very quickly, and you want to do something to prevent it from growing so much fast. There is nothing surprising in the growth rate of these skin covers: the body allows them to grow actively, since they must protect it so that infections do not enter through the base of the nail plates. However, it is still possible to slow down this process, and for this you only need to fulfill several conditions that allow you to properly care for the cuticle.

So, a properly organized manicure or nail extension should begin with treating not the plate, but the cuticle. What does this require?

There are now many different compositions on the shelves that allow you to care for the cuticle:

• gel;
• oil;
• softening agent;
• pencil;
• cream;
• balm.

And this is not the entire list of products that are intended to improve the condition of the cuticle. They make it softer, nourish it, and prevent it from growing quickly. Also, many compounds prevent the appearance of burrs. By using them, girls can properly care for their cuticles, but it is not enough just to buy the right product; it is also important to remember some nuances:

• even if you do a manicure at home, it is still better to go to professionals in a beauty salon in Ulyanovsk 1-2 times a month, who will most competently treat your nails, especially the cuticle area;
• It’s better not to do a trim manicure with your own hands (it’s not easy to do it correctly), there are many other methods that are no less effective;
• you should not tear off the hangnails, because this causes the skin to become inflamed, you should just carefully trim them;
• do not use too cheap nail cosmetics;
• take care of your hands during housework; do not neglect gloves so that chemical compounds do not harm the nail plates;
• massage your hands from time to time when applying cream to them, including taking care of the cuticle, this does not take much time, it will only take 1-2 minutes;
• buy peelings and treat your hands with them occasionally.

Always remember that overdried cuticles with burrs look completely unpresentable. You should do everything possible to ensure that the skin around your nails is soft and attractive.

Cuticle removal using cutting methods

Such methods are not safe, because not everyone knows how to use them correctly, and as a result, often the skin around the nail plates, which are quite sensitive, can be inadvertently injured, and then they become inflamed. However, these methods are necessary if the cuticle is in a neglected state. In this case, you need to use scissors-tweezers.

First, prepare a hand bath by dropping essential oils into it and lower your hands into it. This will help you carry out all the actions most carefully, because steamed areas of the skin allow you to see more clearly where exactly the hangnails are located. Use a tool in the form of a small stick, using it to push away the burr, then carefully cut off the rough skin with well-sharpened scissors. Of course, this requires care, and it is better not to damage the cuticle so that you can only get by with special compounds.

We remove cuticles with removers

These mixtures help to quickly dissolve the hard skin around the nail plates; it is not dangerous and very simple, so these operations can be performed without visiting a beauty salon. In this case, there is no need to use dangerous sharp instruments, so manicure operations do not pose any difficulties or dangers at all.

Such products can now be found in almost any store selling cosmetic products. How do they work? To do this, apply a thick layer of paste to the desired area of ​​skin, then leave it for 5-10 minutes. During this time, the cuticle will become soft and can be easily removed with an orange stick. The components included in their composition - special acids, oils and other elements - help soften the skin of these mixtures.

Cuticle and accessories for its processing

Those who don’t particularly like going to beauty salons in Ulyanovsk need to buy a set that allows them to properly care for their cuticles at home.

In addition to the many accessories for working with the plate itself, you need to buy other tools, already for the cuticle:

1. Scissors. If you are good at cutting, then this tool will be the first thing you need. It can have a form and function that suits your specific needs. It is better to get two types of scissors - for a thin layer of cuticle, scissors with a very small cutting blade are suitable, for coarser skin you will need tweezers.
2. Pencil. You can often find such products on sale, sometimes accompanied by a cream to nourish the skin. They help to gently push back the skin without damaging it.
3. Trimmer. Such a device requires caution and clear actions from the girl. It looks like a spatula that splits into two at the end. It is necessary to check before starting the procedure whether the trimmer is sharp enough, since if it is dull, it can only harm the cuticle.
4. Pusher. This special oblong object is usually also used to remove burrs (an orange stick can be used instead).
5. File. This tool was previously used only for nail plates, but now files are also sold for grinding the skin around them. With their help, the cuticle becomes more susceptible to processing, which is especially important for overdried cuticles. The most effective are fine-grained files made from glass. Read the article on how to choose a file.

All of the tools listed will help you take care of your cuticles in the best possible way, without neglecting them, since otherwise care will be fraught with various difficulties, some small but unpleasant.

How to slow down cuticle growth

Nowadays, women constantly have a lot of daily tasks, because of which they simply do not have time to sufficiently care for their hands. Therefore, it would not be superfluous to purchase special products that slow down the growth of the cuticle.

You should not expect quick results, especially if you only use these mixtures occasionally. You need to use such compositions daily, rubbing them into the skin, and soon you will see the result. Most often these are gels or oils, and by the way, they not only soften the skin, but also allow the nail plates to become stronger and healthier.

Thin cuticle, what does it look like? TYPES OF CUTICLES AND THEIR PROCESSING

Cuticle is a thin film that covers the cells of some animals and humans. In a narrower sense, a similar film is called cuticle when it covers the free outer surface of epithelial cells.
(Small Encyclopedic Dictionary of Brockhaus and Efron.)
In order to correctly choose the method of processing the cuticle, the master must correctly make a “diagnosis”, that is, determine the type of cuticle. To do this, consider the shape of the cuticle. The proximal ridge smoothly transitions into the cuticle and does not have a sharp contrast (border). At the same time, the cuticle itself is flexible and elastic, fits very tightly to the plate and is transparent. As a rule, it is very difficult to push it away and lift it with a spatula. Such a cuticle is never dry, but if it is not processed correctly, burrs may appear on the roller. What is wrong with the processing is that if the “cuticle-roller” boundary is unclear, the master can touch the roller itself with a cutting tool and damage it. And even if there are no visible damages (cuts), the skin of the roller is injured, exfoliates, which ultimately leads to the appearance of burrs. How to avoid damage? In a traditional hygienic manicure, it is better to work with cuticles of this shape using scissors with rounded ends. Moreover, you should not cut off the entire cuticle, but leave a thin, even and smooth strip.
The next type is the cuticle that fits tightly to the nail plate (crawls along it). It looks like a thin transparent film, the “roller-cuticle” border is clearly visible. With such a cuticle, the roller is always higher than it. The master, as a rule, in this case offers a biological manicure and this is justified. The cuticle is cleaned with a mineral file or moved with a wooden stick. If the cuticle also turns out to be loose, it can most effectively be treated with a curette.
The cuticle is often found in the form of a roller rising above the surface of the plate. The structure of this cuticle is dry and hard, so it cannot be treated with biological manicure. You can cut such a cuticle with either scissors or cutters. If the cuticle is complex with cracks and burrs, experts consider it most advisable to perform a so-called gentle manicure. In this case, it is imperative to treat the burrs so that no damaged tissue remains on the surface.

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If you have already acquired a device and cutters, we recommend that you study the tips on how to properly do a hardware unedged manicure at home:

• The procedure is carried out only on a dry plate. Otherwise, the plate will begin to heat up, which will cause some discomfort. In addition, the areas will be less well processed;
• If you are using a combined or customizable device (for example, Strong), then you need to set the speed to a speed of up to 10,000. If it is higher, then you will simply erase your nails due to the lack of proper experience;
• Do not press the clipper close to the nail or, especially, put pressure on it while working;
• The first few times you need to practice on the silicone tips first. Then, when working with rough cutters, you will already know how to hold them correctly, at what angle and for how long.

Instructions and technology for performing hardware manicure step by step:

There is nothing superfluous in our body, and the cuticle also has its own function - to protect the nail plate from damage. Sometimes it only takes one unsuccessful cut off of this small piece of skin for the nail to permanently acquire a transverse “chap” - and it is almost impossible to get rid of the defect.

Plus, if you stop removing your cuticles, your manicure will last longer. Have you noticed that trimmed cuticles grow back very quickly and often have a “ragged” appearance? So, if you refuse this procedure, you will be able to do manicures less often. And this already saves time and money!

We'll tell you what most manicurists are silent about: how to stop cutting your cuticles and at the same time keep your fingers in perfect, well-groomed condition.

1. Do a regular manicure

To begin with, you will have to do as usual - it is advisable to go to a trusted specialist (believe me, soon you will not see each other so often) and get a trimmed manicure. And then everything depends only on you.

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2. Push back your cuticles after showering

The very next day after you've had your manicure trimmed (the last one!), start taking care of your nails. When your hands are steamed, carefully push back the cuticle with a wooden stick. This must be done even if it is still completely invisible, this way you prevent the cuticle from growing. But when it does appear (alas, it will happen), remove it not with tweezers (under no circumstances!), but with “cleaning” movements - do the same on the sides of the nail plate. It is enough to carry out the procedure once a day.

3. Use oil

Cuticle oil should be your best friend in the near future - lubricate your fingers with it several times a day using massaging movements. This will not only soften even the tightest cuticle, but also improve blood flow - nails will grow faster.

4. Buy a hard nail file

You will need a hard file for the side “rollers” to prevent the formation of burrs and rough skin. Use it when your hands are dry, treat each finger, trying not to touch the nail itself. You'll see, soon you won't have to cut off the excess skin at all - you'll remove everything with a file before it grows. In addition, this simple method helps to avoid the appearance of burrs.

5. Do a combined manicure

Over the course of one to two weeks, you regularly repeat every 4 steps from our instructions. Of course, the cuticle will be noticeably thinner and softer, but it will not stop growing completely yet. Go to the salon for a combined manicure, that is, the master should not cut off the entire cuticle, but only small pieces that have grown back after careful care.

Then you need to repeat all the procedures again. If you have enough patience and discipline (it is important not to forget to push back the cuticle with a wooden stick EVERY day!), then in a month there will be no need to do a trimmed manicure. At the same time, your hands will always look well-groomed and neat, even if you didn’t have time to devote a couple of hours to them. As a rule, girls who follow these recommendations then simply visit the salon 1-2 times a month.

To keep your nails healthy and incredibly beautiful, you need to devote enough time to caring for them. The correct shape, well-chosen varnish, beautiful nail length - the process of decorating a nail is an entire art. And creating a beautiful manicure should be subject to certain rules.

First of all, about the shape of the nails. By nature, nails have different shapes even on the fingers of one hand: square, round, rectangular, oval, spatula-shaped. Palmists are confident that these figures can tell us about a person’s character and destiny. However, stylists believe that there should be only three nail shapes. To achieve one of them, you need to properly shape the overgrown tip of the nail with a nail file. By the way, if you resort to French manicure, try to adjust the border of the overgrown part. It should not repeat the natural shape of your nail, but the one you gave to the tip. True, with an almond-shaped edge, it is better to give preference to an oval base.

The most popular classic oval nail edge shape.
She looks very neat and elegant, and most importantly - natural. To achieve it, you don't need to make any special efforts. It is enough to lightly trim the overgrown nail with a nail file, giving it the correct shape.

Rectangular nail shape looks more bold. Achieving it by growing your own nails is quite difficult. To do this they must be very strong. The fact is that the rectangular edge of the nail constantly suffers, clinging to everything and, as a result, flaking and breaking. By the way, a rectangular shape is often given to the nail during extensions. Remember that this shape only suits women with long, thin fingers.

Almond-shaped nail edge looks very extravagant. From time to time it comes into fashion, but even then few choose it. Sharp “cat” claws attract attention and create the impression of danger. They will be a good addition to the image of a vamp. Unfortunately, sharp nails are quite inconvenient, and not everyone suits them.

Before you begin processing, you you need to choose the right type of nail file.
For hard nails, sand or sapphire is suitable. They are not suitable for fragile people. For them, it will be better to use a rounded file with fine grinding grains. A ceramic file is probably suitable for any nails. Iron devices for giving nails the desired shape are already a thing of the past. They contribute to nail separation.

To avoid nail splitting, use the file only on dry nails. Movements when polishing the nail should be directed from the tip to the base. And remember that the square shape only suits thin, long fingers. In other cases, you'd better make your nails oval.

Many women prefer to do without varnish. In this case, the nails need to be polished. It is a very common belief that this is harmful to their health. Well, if you follow the old advice and use chalk for these purposes, you will greatly harm the health of your nails. But careful polishing with a special file will be even useful.
After all, this is how you massage the nail root, stimulating its growth. However, you should not carry out the procedure more than once a month: this will disrupt the normal growth of the nail and can seriously damage it. Under no circumstances use a polishing file made of hard material, even if you really want to “cut off” the hated convex bumps! You can not only disrupt the growth of the nail, deform it, leave scratches, but also “wear off” it to such an extent that the nail turns into the thinnest film, which will not even be able to fulfill its natural function - to protect the fingers. The consequences will be extremely unpleasant. Therefore, if you have very bumpy nails, don’t expect to get rid of the defect by polishing. You will have to resort to other means - matte varnish, nail extensions.

By the way, it is good to apply a caring gel or oil immediately after polishing. The surface of the nail at this moment will best absorb this substance. However, before applying the product, you should not touch your nails with your fingers and, especially, wash your hands.
Otherwise, microorganisms and moisture between the nail plate and the gel layer can lead to the development of fungal diseases. It is better to remove “sawdust” with a clean brush.

What about cuticle removal?, then it is best to do this with the help of a special liquid that will soften thin skin. Then move it away with a special stick. This method will allow you to injure the area around the nail less. If the cuticle grows to the nail (this defect is quite common), do not try to “scrape” the white remains of the skin from the nail. Use cuticle softener oil to remove the thin layer. To prevent this problem from recurring in the future, use nail oil regularly. It will not only strengthen your claws, but also prevent the cuticle from growing to the nail.

To gently remove burrs, you need to “warm up” your fingers in a warm bath with a teaspoon of glycerin added. At the same time, the skin will swell, which will facilitate the painless removal of unnecessary fragments. After using the bath, remove any remaining moisture from the surface of your hands and begin removing hangnails. To do this, take triangular tweezers, disinfect them and carefully peel off the “peeled off” skin. During the procedure, they should be located almost perpendicular to the surface of the skin that needs to be removed.

Before applying base polish to your nails, use a special base varnish. Let it dry. The base will promote uniform distribution of colored varnish and ensure the durability of the manicure.

“Shake before use” - this expression also applies to a bottle of varnish. After a good “shake,” thoroughly dip the brush into the colored liquid, remove excess varnish and air by wiping it on the edge of the bottle. The brush should move along the nail very carefully; you can press it lightly to create a better effect.

If your nails aren't smooth, then you better not use a light shiny varnish. Otherwise, all the flaws will become even more visible. However, it depends on how you use it. If you have very bumpy nails that can't be polished, clear polish will be your salvation. Gently apply several thin coats to the nail until the surface is fairly even. Remember that each subsequent layer can be applied only after the previous one has completely dried! Since the varnish is transparent, it will not be noticeable that a thick layer has been applied, and the manicure will look neat. If you want, you can apply a thin layer of colored varnish over the clear varnish. As a transparent varnish, you can use light medicinal compounds that will not only protect the nail plate, but also make it stronger.

By choosing the right nail polish color, you can achieve some visual effects, emphasizing the strengths of your hands and hiding their flaws. For girls whose skin has a slight yellow tint, red or pink nail polish is suitable. Light colors visually lengthen nails.