Types of Manicures and Pedicures
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Why Manicure and Pedicure? Types of Manicures and Pedicures ◦ Regular Mani And Pedi ◦ French Manicure/Pedicure ◦ Nail Spa ◦ Paraffin ◦ Stone Manicure and Pedicure Self Manicure and Pedicure Treatment Who I Am?
Why Manicure and Pedicure? A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands, performed at home or in a nail salon. ... When applied to the toenails and feet, this treatment is referred to as a pedicure. Some manicures can include the painting of pictures or designs on the nails, or applying small decals or imitation jewels.
Types of Manicures and Pedicures
There are many types of manicures and pedicures, but today we will discussed about some of them that are most available in all salons. These are:Regular Mani and Pedi French Manicure/Pedicure Nail Spa Paraffin
Regular Mani And Pedi A regular manicures basically includes the soaking your hands in warm soapy water to soothe and soften dead skin cells. The nail technician moisturizes your hands and polishes your nails with a base coat and top coat. During a regular pedicure, you soak your feet in a warm tub of water.
French Manicure/Pedicure It is chic and classic. In this your hands and feets are treated in the same way as a regular manicure and pedicure. The technician applies a polish in a neutral translucent color such as a clear white or pale pink over the entire nail, followed by white polish on the tips of the nails.
Nail Spa In this special treatments, your fingers and toenails will undergo. This takes more time and cost. Salons come up with numerous variations of this procedure, often made "unique" by one special extra ingredient. Wraps and masks are usually involved. It's basically like a regular mani and pedi plus the add-ons (say, reflexology massage with a hydrating treatment).
Paraffin Paraffin that is used for salon treatments is actually an alkaline (opposite of acidic) substance that contains hydrating factors for the skin. It comes in a very viscous and waxy form which is applied all over the skin on the feet and the hands (palm and back of hands). One's hands and feet are then wrapped with for the moisture to seep through the skin.
Stone Manicure and Pedicure A hot stone manicure and pedicure involves all the treatment of a regular manicure and pedicure but with the addition of heated stones the technician places on your hands and feet. The hot stones provide relief for overworked hands and feet.
Self Manicure and Pedicure Treatments
Nail clippers/cutters Nail brush Pumice stone Cuticle remover Towel Pusher/orange stick Emery board Buffer
Who I Am? Dr. Nova Law is a skin care specialist who provides the latest and important tips for manicure and pedicure.