It's no secret that you can guess her age by looking at a woman's hands. It is the hands that people often pay attention to when first meeting and communicating. Hands can be called the “calling card” of any woman. This is what men often look at. Therefore, the hands and nails of a woman who loves herself should always look well-groomed. In pursuit of beauty, women spare no expense, time and effort. They resort to rather expensive procedures and strive to try and use everything new that the beauty industry offers.
They try different care products, often without knowing how effective they are. You can maintain the attractiveness of your hand skin without spending your family budget using a procedure called “hot manicure.” An effective procedure for maintaining the beauty of your hands will give softness, moisturize and nourish the skin and nail plates with nutrients.
What is a hot manicure
Hot manicure is a procedure involving immersing your hands in lotion heated to 40 degrees for several minutes.
This type of care is a real salvation for hands exposed to harmful effects. The lotion contains oils, vitamins, glycerin and plant extracts. Together, these substances help overcome dryness and strengthen the nail plate.
The use of various oils in bath products often leads to the name of the procedure as a hot oil manicure, although in fact it is a lotion that is used for care.
Most often the composition includes:
- Glycerin . Retains moisture in the skin and effectively cleans pores from the smallest particles of dust;
- Vitamin E. Prevents premature skin aging and stimulates nail growth;
- Vitamin A . Accelerates blood circulation and saturates the skin with moisture, making it elastic.
Depending on the specific lotion, the composition may also include: essential oils, chamomile and sage extract, hyaluronic acid.
This procedure appeared in salons relatively recently, although hot manicure was practiced back in the 19th century. Women prepared baths with herbal lotions and added natural juices and oils. Back then, the only goal was hydration, but today a hot manicure can solve a whole range of problems.
Cosmetics for spa manicure
- Mineral foam is a special product that allows you to get rid of dead cells. The composition of such preparations includes fruit acids (they are indispensable for removing rough skin) and various mineral or vitamin supplements, such as algae.
- Scrub is a product used for superficial peeling. You can make it yourself using coffee grounds, salt, and chopped oatmeal. Ready-made scrubs also use crushed seeds of various plants, such as apricots.
- Paraffin therapy products are special mixtures of cosmetic paraffin and wax. Often they add aromatic oils, such as lavender and menthol.
- Deep peeling preparations are special products containing fruit acids that allow you to cleanse the skin at a deep level and stimulate the healing of small cracks.
- Massage creams or oils are complexes that nourish the skin, soothe irritation, and remove fine wrinkles. As a massage oil, you can use regular base oil (for example, jojoba, flaxseed or almond), to which a few drops of aromatic oils are added.
- Means for softening and removing cuticles are preparations that allow you to painlessly remove the cuticle and pterygium, softening them. In addition, they often slow down the growth of the cuticle.
- Cosmetic wax is a special mixture that is rubbed into the nail plate, “sealing” it and preventing peeling and discoloration of the nails.
- Barbados spa oil for manicure is a mixture of aromatic and base oils that provides deep hydration to the skin, improves its appearance, and heals cracks. It can also be applied to the nail plate, especially if it is brittle and weakened. Can be used as a massage.
Indications and benefits
- Recovery period after systematic nail extensions;
- Roughness, cracks in the skin, problematic hard cuticle and hangnails;
- Dry skin with cracks and shallow wrinkles;
- Brittle and peeling nails;
- Blood vessels located close to the surface of the skin.
The result of a hot manicure will be visible after the first procedure, but it is recommended to repeat the treatment at least once every two weeks.
Regular use of lotion will allow you to:
- Get rid of hangnails and prevent their reappearance;
- Slow down cuticle growth;
- Improve blood circulation and start skin regeneration;
- Accelerate nail growth;
- Eliminate dryness and flaking.
Comparison with paraffin therapy
Thermal effect on the skin of the hands is often the first reason why hot manicure and paraffin therapy are called identical procedures.
In fact, the treatments differ radically not only in technology, but also in the effect on the skin of the hands and nails.
- Paraffin therapy is the application of paraffin and its hardening, while a hot manicure is carried out using lotion;
- Paraffin therapy has a number of contraindications. Hot manicure is indicated even for open wounds and scratches.
- The use of paraffin is more about a cosmetic transformation, while a hot manicure can have a healing effect, cope with hangnails, cracks and redness;
- In salons, paraffin therapy is much cheaper than a hot manicure procedure. Depending on the region, the difference in cost can be two or more times.
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Differences from other species
There are several types of manicure that have significant differences, but at the same time have one goal - to give your fingers a fresh, well-groomed look. Let's take a closer look at each of them.
- The classic option is edged manicure, which is done using tongs and buffs. It is very simple and easy to repeat yourself at home. The only downside is that it is advisable to repeat it every week.
- Hardware processing is done with a milling cutter using various attachments on dry skin. To carry out this procedure, it is better to trust the master. If you decide to learn how to do it yourself, then you should study, gain experience, and purchase the necessary equipment. After the router, the handles remain well-groomed for up to three weeks, and this is one of the main advantages of this procedure.
- Paraffin therapy is also an expensive salon service, but if desired, you can do it yourself at home. With its help, it not only cleans the fingers, but also has a restorative effect on damaged areas of the skin and nail plate. The only disadvantage is that it has many contraindications and is not suitable for all people.
Hot manicure is the most useful procedure. After it, the cuticle grows more slowly, subsequent treatment is required after three weeks. The health of the nail plate is restored, the condition and color of nails and skin improves. Due to the special equipment and expensive materials, this procedure is considered elite and expensive. But if you wish, you can do it yourself at home.
Comparison with SPA
Increasingly, hot manicure is referred to as a hand spa, but in reality the procedure is only conditionally such.
- A spa involves one or more water baths, while a hot manicure treats the skin with lotion;
- Hot care has a wider list of indications and can cope with a greater number of hand and nail skin problems;
Types of SPA manicure, how it is done and necessary cosmetics
The only similarity that makes a hot manicure a conditional type of spa procedure is softening the skin for the penetration of beneficial oils and vitamins.
Almond Spa manicure
Almond Spa manicure is a combination of manicure and aromatherapy. The products used in this procedure contain almond oil. Just like in a hot manicure, a bath with almond milk dissolved in water is used to immerse the fingers. The difference is that the nails are not “steamed” in warm lotion; rather, oils that nourish the skin play a role here. The basic manicure procedure is standard, but products from a specific manufacturer are used to soften the cuticle, nourish it and disinfect it. In this session, a relaxing environment and air saturated with the aroma of almonds play an important role.
What is needed for the procedure
Hot manicure bath Irisk
- Bath. First of all, pay attention to this point. Constant temperature throughout the procedure is the key to an impressive result. When choosing a container, give preference to electric heated baths. Pay attention to the device from the Irisk P500-01 brand with two modes - warming up and warming up.
You can choose a device from the Dona Jerdona range. A bath for hot manicure with a bowl volume of 120 ml and two replaceable containers costs on average about 700 rubles.
A specialized device for the procedure is offered by RuNail. The AL-100 bath for hot manicure with a capacity of 100 ml is made of hypoallergenic material without the use of toxic substances.
The Russian manufacturer JessNail produces the JN SPA-2 bath with an anti-slip bowl surface. The device is suitable for both salon and home use. - Tools for working with cuticles . Give preference to a pusher or an orange stick based on your own preferences, but remember that a wooden device is much safer than a metal one.
- Antiseptic.
- File.
- Lotion . We will dwell on this point in more detail to introduce you to the most popular means and warn you against mistakes. Don't try to find a cream for a hot manicure - such a product simply does not exist. When purchasing a lotion, pay attention to the composition - the more natural ingredients, the more effective the procedure will be.
When working in a beauty salon, give preference to large-volume lotions - this is more profitable than buying a new package after every three clients. Pay attention to these tools:
- Lotion for combustible manicure brand Gena. The manufacturer offers packages with volumes from 946 to 3700 ml. The largest package is estimated at 3,600 rubles. With a consumption of 100 ml per procedure, such a purchase will be enough for 37 sessions.
- CND Hot Manicure Belson Lotion. The American brand offers 236 ml of lotion for 600 rubles. The product has a moisturizing effect and contains essential oils.
- Lotion for hot manicure «Domix." Available in 500 ml bottles and costs on average 450-500 rubles.
Smaller volumes of goods are purchased for home use.
- Lotion for hot manicure from Irisk with softening components in the composition. Price about 500 rub.
- Handwunder does an excellent job of removing light peeling and preventing the appearance of hangnails. Suitable for home use.
- The In'Garden company introduced to the market its own version of the hot manicure product in a 200 ml package. The cost is on average 500 rubles.
Execution technology
Stages of hot manicure:
- Treating hands with an antiseptic. This point should not be neglected even at home. Under the influence of heated lotion, the pores open and become susceptible to all substances, including harmful ones. Dust particles lingering on the surface of the skin, residues of household products - all this can get into the deeper layers;
- Giving the nail the desired shape and length. After soaking, it will no longer be possible to do this - the nails will not be fileable;
- Bath with nourishing lotion or oil. The contents of the container are heated from 40 to 48 degrees. Duration of soaking - from 5 to 20 minutes;
- Working with the cuticle - removing or moving the lateral sinuses of the nail. Preference is given to the European uncut technique, since after a bath with lotion the skin is sensitive to cuts.
Then, if desired, a coating is applied, the nails are polished, or the remaining lotion is simply rubbed into the skin.
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How the procedure is carried out in salons
It is always more pleasant to carry out the procedure in a salon, because the process is completely controlled by the master. After examining the nails and skin of the hands, the professional outlines a work plan taking into account the identified characteristics of the client.
The sequence of performing the hot manicure technique:
• the master begins any manipulations with the client’s hands by disinfecting the surface of the skin and plates;
• if there is an old coating, the nails are cleaned of varnish and decor (solutions that do not contain acetone are used);
• correction of the length and shape of nail plates;
• using a scrub, dead particles are removed from the skin of the hands (peeling);
• soaking your hands in a bath with a special composition for 10-15 minutes (for each hand);
• finger massage to stimulate blood circulation and metabolic processes;
• careful cutting of the cuticle;
• removing residues of the working composition from your hands (use dry and wet wipes);
• coating of plates with protective varnish (performed at the request of the client).
After one procedure, you can evaluate the effectiveness of the hot method. The skin becomes velvety, and when touched you feel the tenderness and smoothness of your hands. One of the significant advantages of manicure is a simple method of removing cuticles, which eliminates damage to blood vessels and skin.
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Using CND technology
The American manufacturer CND has created its own technology for hot manicure. Interestingly, the CND hot manicure kit does not include their specialized lotion.
Method of hot manicure from CND:
- Skin treatment with Cool Blue disinfectant;
- Warm bath with Citrus or Almond milk. The products are presented in the form of a concentrated liquid, which turns into an oil composition upon contact with water;
- Scrubbing the skin using Citrus Moisture Scrub or any other scrub from the CND SPA series;
- Working with cuticles using an orange stick or pusher;
- Hand mask CND. For example, Gardenia Woods Masque.
The manufacturer recommends using products from the same line in care to improve the effect. After the procedure, you can cover your nails with polish or gel polish, but before doing this, it is important to degrease your nails.
At home
You can carry out the procedure at home. Choosing self-care will save time on going to the salon and money.
For a hot manicure you will need:
- Heated bath or dishes with a thick bottom and walls;
- Orange stick;
- Disinfectant;
- Lotion.
Execution steps:
- Treat your hands with an antiseptic to prevent harmful substances and tiny dust particles from penetrating the skin;
- Place your hand in the lotion preheated to 40 degrees for 5-20 minutes. If a heated bath is not available, you can use a water bath, but in this case it is impossible to maintain the temperature;
- Treat the cuticle with an orange stick, clean the pterygium, tidy up the lateral sinuses;
- Rub the remaining product into the skin with light massage movements.
If you plan to apply a coating, be sure to treat your nails with a degreaser, otherwise the base layer will not adhere to the surface.
