Pros and cons of all types of manicure: expert opinion (photo: @nastyanastya) There are many types of manicure: using scissors, nippers, a machine, or all of this is replaced by an orange stick and file. Finding the one that will suit you is a difficult task that a nail master can handle.
Expert opinion
Yulia Borisovna, leading specialist at the Fedua studio on Street 1905 “Each type of manicure has its own strengths and weaknesses.
Knowing them, as well as taking into account the characteristics of the client’s nail plate, the master will be able to choose a manicure that suits him.” Instead of a French manicure: American manicure is the most fashionable fall nail trend Read
Trim manicure
Pros and cons of all types of manicure: expert opinion (photo: @paintboxnails) What is the point:
during a trimmed manicure, remover is applied to the nails and placed in a bath of warm water, in which the cuticle and pterygium become soft and then completely trimmed with tweezers.
Pros:
A quick procedure that immediately gives visible results. Suitable for those who have very shabby manicures or very rough skin.
Minuses:
high risk of injury, as well as the rapid appearance of burrs. Plus, this procedure is not suitable for regular manicures.
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Design options
The final touch of any manicure is the application of varnish to emphasize the unique look, and a combined one will be no exception. This technique does not imply any restrictions in the choice of tone or pattern, so you can use absolutely any ideas. However, there are certain unspoken rules that help you choose a win-win design option or avoid common mistakes.
It is usually not recommended to overload small nails with large designs with an abundance of details - because of this, already small nail plates will seem even smaller. In this situation, a plain varnish (possibly with glitter) or simple patterns of a relatively small size will look much better. A good solution would be to focus on one of the fingers (usually the ring finger is used for these purposes) - with all monochromatic nails, one on each hand is made with a colorful pattern or with a specific design.
Traditionally, manicures are much more often glossy than matte, but the latter is not only not tasteless, but also very elegant - moreover, it is always appropriate and is never considered provocative. An additional advantage in favor of this solution is that it is not tired; this is one of the easiest ways to stand out without being too loud. Another interesting option is to use two varnishes of the same shade on each nail, one of which would be glossy and the other matte. Such work requires considerable subtlety; the master must have extensive experience and a confident hand, but the result in the best examples provides a mesmerizing textured effect on the nail plate.
Hardware manicure
What's the point:
This manicure is performed using a device and special attachments that remove pterygium from the nail plate, cut off the cuticle and sand the skin. Today this is the most common technique, which is also transformed into a combined manicure, during which the cuticle is removed with tweezers or scissors.
Pros:
A hardware manicure is done on dry skin, removing only the keratinized part. It is less traumatic than edged and provides a more aesthetic result.
Minuses:
since hardware manicure is a deep type of skin treatment, there is a risk that the master does not have a good command of the technique and can easily damage the nail plate and saw through the grooves at the base of the nail. If the device and attachments are used incorrectly, the client may experience burning and discomfort during the procedure. Not suitable for very shabby manicures.
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Stages of preparation for a combined manicure
Nude manicure
Before starting a combined manicure, the master must take certain steps to prepare for this procedure. So, to carry out the procedure safely, you must complete the following steps:
- First, it is necessary to examine the patient’s hands and give her recommendations for a procedure that is suitable for her. If a specialist has certain suspicions of allergic reactions or skin diseases, he can advise the woman to see a doctor, who will make it clear what health problems the fashionista has, what she can do and what is not recommended.
- The client gets acquainted with the catalogs, choosing the most suitable type of nail coating for her.
- Depending on the level of prestige of the salon, the master has various equipment, primarily a nail milling machine with a set of attachments. Ceramic cutters are considered the most effective and harmless for girls, but they are the most expensive and easily become unusable if used incorrectly.
Also, many cosmetologists offer diamond, carbide or simple steel cutters, but the effect from them will not be as ideal as in the case of ceramics.
Preparation stages
- The nail treatment apparatus itself must be in good working order and have different modes for regulating the rotation speed, which affects the intensity of the effect on the tissue.
- It is also necessary to prepare and sterilize other instruments - tweezers, pliers, tweezers, trimming scissors, files, etc. You also need to pay attention to the fact that each cutting edge of the instrument must be well sharpened so as not to cause injury.
- In accordance with the chosen program, the master selects the necessary drugs - solutions, removers, gels, varnishes, care products, and each of them, in combination with the other, should not have side effects on the patient’s skin. If necessary, you need to mix some substances so that they are ready for use.
Important! As a rule, a good master always knows what exactly he may need for a combined manicure in accordance with the wishes of a particular patient, and it will not take him much time to prepare.
File manicure
Pros and cons of all types of manicure: expert opinion (photo: @sansilt) What is the point:
the most modern type of manicure, in which the cuticle and side ridges are delicately cut off and the pterygium is cleaned. In this technique, only files of two or three types of abrasiveness are used and the free edge of the nail is carefully sanded.
Pros:
atraumatic type of manicure, all instruments are individual and disposable, thereby ensuring the maximum level of sterility. This technique slows down the growth of the cuticle, since its treatment does not damage the tissue, which means that the hands remain well-groomed longer. A file manicure is suitable for those who take cleanliness seriously and also prefer naturalness.
Minuses:
The procedure has a cumulative effect, since at first the cuticle may not be cut well, and perhaps the result will be more noticeable after 3-4 sessions. Not suitable for those who are accustomed to deep cuticle processing, which is used in trim manicure.
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Features of nail treatment using hardware
There is an opinion among masters that a combined hardware manicure significantly improves the condition of the skin and nails, and also allows the procedure to be carried out more technologically and achieve greater efficiency. Unlike the classic, trimming method, this method has a number of differences when performing manicure, in particular:
Manicure machine
- After degreasing and disinfecting the nail plates and peeling off the cuticle, it begins to be processed with a milling cutter using a “Needle” type attachment. This process continues until the skin has smooth edges and burrs.
- The side rollers are carefully milled with the same attachment by smoothly moving the device along the skin. In this case, you need to be careful, and if the skin is still damaged, you need to carefully treat the wound with hydrogen peroxide.
- After the skin becomes smooth and free of dead areas, it must be polished using a ball-shaped attachment with a very fine abrasive.
- Next, a very important procedure begins - a “Bullet” attachment with a pointed end is put on the router, which easily penetrates under the cuticle, removing dirt and bacteria from under it, as well as cleaning it for a tighter connection to the nail plate.
- The nail itself is polished using a flat cutter of the correct shape, and the device is kept as parallel to its plane as possible, because otherwise the sharp edge of the nozzle can injure the nail up to a through cut.
Important! All other nuances during hardware processing are performed in strict accordance with the technique of classic combined manicure, because the processes are generally similar, as well as the achieved result.
European manicure
Pros and cons of all types of manicure: expert opinion (photo: @chanel.beauty) What is the point:
this is a gentle, dry type of manicure that does not use cutting tools. Pull back the cuticle and clean the pterygium using an orange stick and a special softening agent. By the way, this technique is not very popular among Russian girls.
Pros:
atraumatic and sterile manicure that does not take much time.
Minuses:
not the best option for gel polish coating. It has a cumulative effect, so the result will be noticeable after 6-7 procedures.
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Nail care technique
And yet, which manicure is better: hardware or edged? There is no clear answer to this question. Here the choice depends on your preferences and the condition of your hands. But no matter which nail treatment option you choose - hardware or classic, it will not be superfluous to take care of your hands at home. In addition to standard procedures - filing nails, giving them shape, removing dirt that has gotten under them, it is necessary to care for the cuticle. It largely determines how neat your fingers look even without varnish. In addition, improper growth of the cuticle has a bad effect on the growth of the nail plate itself.
Specialized stores sell oils and creams for cuticle care. They soften it, make it thinner and help slow growth. In addition to special products, you can choose one of the oils listed below. You can find them in any pharmacy. This is a very budget option.
- Wheat germ oil.
- Almond oil.
- Jojoba oil.
- Castor oil.
- Burr oil.
- Apricot oil.
Such care will be useful for trimmed, hardware, and any other manicure. It is also necessary to avoid direct exposure to chemicals on your hands: wash dishes, do cleaning and other household chores only while wearing work gloves.
Everyone decides for themselves what type of manicure to choose, after weighing all the pros and cons.
The only thing that definitely needs to be taken into account: if you haven’t had a manicure for a long time, then for the first time it’s better to choose the classic method
Medical manicure
What's the point:
This is a set of procedures aimed at treating the skin of the hands and nails. This type of manicure is indicated for those who have problems with the nail bed (onycholysis, mycosis, etc.) and skin diseases (allergies, rashes).
Pros:
manicure is performed by a medical worker. He will select professional care and treatment as competently as possible, after which you can apply the coating to your nails.
Minuses:
They are not here.
Main advantages
Combined pedicure has a number of advantages compared to other foot care techniques.
- Women's legs are given a well-groomed appearance due to the fact that the skin that has grown on the surface of the nail is removed, thus the problem of ingrown nails can be dealt with.
- The nails visually appear a little larger after the excess cuticle has been removed.
- You can transform your nails beyond recognition by giving them the desired shape.
- The rough areas of the skin on the feet are completely removed.
- The young lady gets rid of corns and calluses.
- You can apply any decorative coating to your nails.
- The dermis is not injured, since each area of the skin is treated taking into account the characteristics of each girl.
- The combined pedicure procedure can be done no more than once a month. Thanks to this, you save money on trips to the beauty salon. At the same time, your legs are in a well-groomed condition, as if you were doing the procedures much more often.
