Men's manicure and pedicure: how to take care of nails for a modern man

From this article you will learn:

• How do men's manicures and pedicures differ from women's?
• What tools are used for men's manicure and pedicure?
• How can a man do a manicure and pedicure on his own?
• How to care for your hands and feet after procedures

Today, representatives of the stronger sex often think about the beauty and health of their nail plates. It's no secret that any respectable, successful and self-confident man strives to look brand new. This applies not only to clothes, accessories, hairstyles, but also to manicure and pedicure. More recently, most men had a negative attitude towards the services of the beauty industry, believing that they were intended only for the fair sex. However, now this phenomenon is observed less and less often, because a healthy and charming appearance is the key to success. That's why men's manicures and pedicures are especially popular today.

How does a man's manicure differ from a woman's?

Today, caring for men’s nail plates is comparable to the services of a nail artist for the fair sex, but there are still some nuances. It is also worth noting that the technique of performing a man’s manicure is no easier than a woman’s. In addition, ladies love to go to the salon for such services and get pleasant emotions from the process, unlike the stronger sex, who, on the contrary, quickly get tired and look forward to the end of the procedure.

The main difference between men's manicure and women's manicure is precisely the reluctance of clients to sit in the master's chair for a long time. Young people are not inspired by going to a beauty salon; for them, the most important aspect is how long it takes a specialist to complete his task (the less, the better). At the end of the work, the nail plates, as a rule, have a healthy and attractive appearance, which lasts for a month.

Among other things, women, for the most part, tolerate pain more easily than men; they perceive the master’s unpleasant manipulations as uncomfortable, but tolerable. Young people often experience pain when cutting cuticles or filing the nail plate.

It is also worth noting: the stronger sex has harder nails, so men's manicure requires, oddly enough, a longer stay in the salon than women's. Moreover, there is no identical nail plate shape for all young people, so when cutting nails, experts focus on the fingertips. This allows you to give the client’s hands well-groomed.

For such a service, representatives of the stronger sex most often visit men's manicure and pedicure salons, choosing specialists in their field. The work of a master, done in the best possible way, is often more expensive than the same service for a woman.

So, from the above factors, the difference between manicure services for both genders becomes clear. Firstly, young people have stiffer, harder nail plates, thanks to protein and keratin, the amount of which is an order of magnitude greater in them than in women. Secondly, their skin around the nails is undoubtedly thicker, which complicates the work of the master and increases the time spent on the procedure. Thirdly, as already mentioned, due to the listed aspects, the price of men's manicure (and pedicure) may be higher than that of women's.

An important point is a certain level of trust the client has in his specialist, because representatives of the stronger sex simply need to feel calm and be confident that the master will do the work carefully and professionally.

The benefits of manicure for men

Beauty lies in the little things. You may not even realize how often your interlocutor pays attention to the little things in your image. Untidy hands with dirty nails instantly repel communication. Manicure for men, as you already understand, can be performed both in a beauty salon and at home. If you trust your hands to a professional master, then you can count on a more complete range of nail care services. Very often, men who work with their hands have a lot of problems with the skin of their hands and nails. It is quite problematic to cope with such problems at home. To eliminate these defects, you need special skills, knowledge, and a wider range of tools that you may not have at home. Thus, men's manicure has the following undoubted advantages:

• keeping hands in a neat appearance;
• creating the image of a prosperous, well-groomed, neat man;
• prevention of various fungal diseases;
• keeping the skin of your hands in good condition;
• solving the problems of “working” hands: getting rid of roughness, dry calluses, numerous cracks on the hands, eliminating hangnails, rough skin around the nails;
• a positive emotional state during various hand care procedures, which have an incredible relaxing effect;
• Regular manicure allows some men to live up to their position. The appearance of hands is especially important for such professions as banker, office worker, teacher, lawyer, notary, etc.

A man should not neglect taking care of his hands. It is pleasant for a beloved woman to feel not only the strong hands of a man, but also to see the neat hands of her man with clean and neat nails. Regular manicure will in no way affect the decrease in the level of your brutality and masculinity. It’s enough to see well-groomed men’s hands once, a photo of a man’s manicure before and after, to understand how much this influences the creation of the image of a successful and prosperous person. Take care of yourself and be beautiful!

Types of men's manicure

Perhaps the main difference between the procedure for representatives of different sexes is in shaping the nail plate. During men's manicure, specialists shorten nails without deforming their natural appearance. The most important thing is grooming. By the way, you can achieve this result yourself by simply copying the nail technician’s technique.

A manicure on short nails with a free edge of 1–2 mm is usually called a man's French manicure. According to the classics, nails are given an oval or square shape and the cuticle is processed.

According to technique, men's manicure is divided into:

• Dry.
  This manicure is often called gentle, since it does not involve the use of sharp tools or special baths to soften the cuticle. Here, excess skin particles are treated with a special oily product, which in a short time makes them more pliable and allows you to adjust the shape of the cuticle with a wooden stick. The main advantage of such a manicure for men is the significant savings in time spent visiting the salon.
• Wet.
  This is the most common technique and involves the use of nail baths to soften the cuticles and remove them with sharp tools. Representatives of the stronger sex, as already mentioned, have denser skin. That's why this type of men's manicure is the most popular option among young people.

• Hot.
  This hand care technology is not much different from the previous one. However, instead of a regular water bath for nails, a special oil rich in vitamins and minerals is used here, heated to the required consistency. This manicure for men is intended for clients with thick skin and a refined structure of the nail plate. However, women use this procedure more often, since young people usually have healthier and stronger nails.
• With pumice.
  This type of men’s manicure is not much different from the first type. The main difference is the use of a special sponge to remove cuticles.

If you cannot decide on the type of procedure on your own, it is best to seek a recommendation and advice from a specialist.

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Features of performing a manicure at home

The main difficulty can arise with the trimming technique - there is a high risk of damaging the skin and causing injury to yourself, so without proper experience you should not resort to cutting the cuticle. Hardware manicure will require special equipment, which is not always advisable to buy. It is better to use simple methods that do not require complex devices and techniques. A detailed description of the process will help you implement the event yourself without much difficulty.

What set of tools will you need?

To carry out the procedure at home, the set of tools completely depends on the chosen technique. So, the easiest way would be to carry out a European manicure, for which you only need an orange stick, a cuticle softener and a file to form a free edge and polish the plate. But for the classic trim, you will also need special tweezers or sharp nail scissors, and a bath for steaming your fingers.

How to do a manicure with your own hands: step-by-step execution

The standard technique involves performing hygienic manipulations, which will improve the condition of the nail plate, its appearance and blood circulation in the treated area. To do this, it is worth implementing the following steps:

1. hand disinfection;
2. fingers and nails should be steamed in warm water for a quarter of an hour; if desired, salt or aromatic oils can be added to it;
3. Next, the cuticle should be carefully pushed back with an orange stick and, if desired, trimmed a little;
4. nails are cut and filed, getting as close as possible to the smile line and its shape;
5. The nail plates need to be polished and a strengthening agent applied to them. You can do without coating;
6. The last stage is a hand massage with nourishing cream.

Tools for men's manicure

A men's manicure set usually includes:

• Special product for care baths. The initial stage of the procedure is the most important step, because the skin simply needs vitamins and minerals. For baths, you can use ordinary oils and soap solution. It is necessary to heat any of the selected solutions to a certain temperature. Similar products are sold in cosmetic stores and salons.
• Special scissors. They must be disinfected before starting the procedure. Scissors are used to cut off excess nail plate and cuticle. It is worth noting: budget models do not have a long service life and blade sharpness. It is very important to purchase a professional tool from a manufacturer that has proven itself only from the best side. This is the key to high quality work.
• A scraper for men's manicure. It is used to move the skin that has grown around and at the base of the nail plate. There are blades at both ends of the tool (the first is in the form of a spatula for removing cuticles, the second is in the form of a tapered tip for removing excess skin particles in the area of ​​the nail plate).
• Nail clippers. No professional craftsman can do without this device. It is he who is able to quickly and effortlessly remove cuticles and excess skin particles. This tool is intended for women's and men's manicure.

• The file is used to correct the length and shape of the nail plate. The assortment is huge, but specialists most often purchase instruments made of glass and baked clay, which are durable and have a long service life. It is better to avoid metal files - they deform the nail plate, which negatively affects the quality of men's manicure.
• The buff is used at the final stage of the procedure. It is designed to smooth the nail plate and give it a natural shine. A similar device for men's manicure has several surfaces of different abrasiveness. When treating your nails yourself, you can use ordinary woolen fabric, which has, by and large, the same properties as the buff.
• Skin nourishing product. As already mentioned, young people have rougher skin, which makes applying formulations (creams or oils) with vitamins and minerals simply necessary. When performing a men's manicure, you should never give up such hand skin care.

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Will men paint their nails like women?

Rock stars were the first to apply nail polish in the second half of the 20th century. David Bowie wore glitter as Ziggy Stardust, Kurt Cobain starred in videos with cracked red nail polish, Ozzy Osbourne, Marilyn Manson and Steven Lyler preferred laconic black - manicure became part of the musicians’ shocking image, Kommersant Style wrote.

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Then actors and pop musicians Johnny Depp, Seal and Jared Leto began applying nail polish to their nails, and a little later rappers Lil Yachty, Jaden Smith, Bad Bunny and A$AP Rocky picked up the trend. In 2015, Brad Pitt appeared at the Palm Springs International Festival with a striped manicure. He was followed by the striker of the English club Chelsea Michy Batshuayi, a frequent guest of the manicurist Imarni Nails.

In Russia, this trend is also gaining popularity; in Moscow there are several salons specializing in men's manicure. It is made by rapper Yegor Creed, fashion designers and makeup artists, and

Yuri Dud joined the manicure fans

, who “stamped” the words “Punk Rock” on his nails.

“I’ve been racing like this for two weeks now. The feeling is amazing!” — he wrote in a comment to the photo on Instagram.

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Men who get coated manicures often choose bright, flashy designs that were in fashion among women in the early 2000s: acid colors, pictures, nail art, letters and even rhinestones. The reaction of others may be ambiguous and cause controversy. This is what men who paint their nails achieve, says fashion historian Tim Ilyasov. The main thing is that surprise does not turn into aggression.

“We need to separate hygienic and decorative manicure,” explained Tim Ilyasov in an interview with Gazeta.Ru. — Taking care of your nails has long ceased to be something shameful; men go to many nail salons, and they are quite brutal looking. One day I walked past a nail salon and saw through the window that there were only men there, adults, respectable-looking, in leather jackets, sitting and filing their nails. Neat nails don’t bother anyone; this is the new hygienic norm.”

Indeed, men began doing manicures back in Ancient Egypt. “One of the pharaohs ordered all residents to have their fingernails and toenails treated,” Olga Alkhutova, a specialist in podology at the Remedy Lab clinic, told Gazeta.Ru. “There are a lot of germs, infections and fungi developing under and around the nails.”

According to the expert, manicures were initially done not for beauty, but for disinfection, and the pandemic should only increase interest in this hygiene procedure. “As far as I remember, there is one Australian scientist who decided to study the amount of infection on different parts of the body. “He stopped people, took scrapings under their nails and sent them to the culture tank,” the expert adds. —

It turned out that the most bacteria are hidden in the subungual space. This is an ideal environment for the reproduction and growth of microorganisms: it is the nail that protects them from the external environment, and even thorough hand washing does not lead to the sterility of this area.”

If we talk about colored varnish and manicure for beauty, then the choice of a bright and provocative design among women is already considered a sign of bad taste, just like false nails. “If in the 2000s a woman with false nails seemed well-groomed, now she seems vulgar,” notes Ilyasov. “Decorative coating, flowers painted on nails were previously considered stylish, but now they are vulgar and provincial in the worst sense of the word.”

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More and more women are now choosing calmer colors or giving up manicures altogether, because experts call gel polish coating harmful to the health of their nails. “You need to understand that manicure is not initially about red gel polish, but about hygiene and health,” insists the podiatrist. — All these coatings are chemical preparations, the basis of which is acid, which determines wearability. The acid splits the nail plate and the gel merges with the nail. Very often in such situations there is a thermal burn, when one or another gel reacts with ultraviolet radiation, the temperature rises. Sometimes they take off gel polish, and there’s emptiness under the nail.”

At the same time, according to experts, in Russia there are still strong stereotypes that a woman without a manicure and painted nails looks unkempt. Men prefer color coating for other reasons. “A young man paints his nails an unusual color, draws squares or circles on his nails, symbols that will be some kind of statement:

I show that I am not like everyone else, I am original, or, on the contrary, I consider myself to be part of some subculture,” explains Ilyasov. “It’s always about a challenge, about artistry, an act of self-expression.”

It is incorrect to transfer decorative manicure, which only a small group of creative people associated with art can afford, to the everyday style of ordinary men, the expert believes. In his opinion, this is unlikely to become the norm and spread to the masses - otherwise it will lose its meaning.

“And in the history of fashion there were such examples - in the 18th century, men wore stockings, bows, wigs, lace and ribbons, but what kind of men were they? A small group of courtiers at the very top of society, the elite, the aristocracy,” adds Ilyasov.

In modern Russia, traditional ideas about what it means to be a man and what it means to be a woman are still strong. “This is where gender stereotypes arise about what is truly masculine or truly feminine,” notes psychologist Roman Shapovalov. “At the same time, in Western culture, traditional ideas are actively changing: men are becoming more like women, and women are becoming more like men.”

The psychologist associates this tendency with the fact that every person has a conditionally “male” and conditionally “female” part. “All over the world there is a gradual abandonment of traditionally masculine and feminine practices, and we are talking here about the rejection of imposed stereotypes and expectations, and not from the practices themselves. The fact that men began to paint their nails more does not mean, for example, that women will paint less, the psychologist is sure. “It’s just that people are increasingly abandoning the traditionally accepted concepts of femininity and masculinity, and are doing something with their bodies because they can and want to.”

Women who enjoy manicures are unlikely to refuse it, Shapovalov believes, and those who see only harm in varnishing will probably refuse this procedure and will not do it just to meet some expectations.

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“In recent years, interest in manicure among men has definitely increased; some have discovered this service,” added Olga Alkhutova. — This is a mandatory hygiene procedure for both women and men, comparable to regular brushing of teeth or mouth. It involves light sanding, coating and buffing to give your nails a natural shine.”

According to her, in men's manicure the edge of the nail is trimmed to its shape, without leaving a long nail. “Of course, there is a certain category of men who come specifically for beauty - to paint, polish,” the expert clarifies. —

In my practice, there was a man who always asked me to cover the nails on his left hand with black varnish. He did not paint the right one because he signed important documents with it. This was his vision of himself."

“I think that in modern society, men and women exchange traditional practices without ceasing to be men and women. The following analogy comes to mind: several centuries ago, rich men spent a lot of time taking care of their appearance. It was customary to take care of yourself, look beautiful and neat. Men wore wigs and high-heeled shoes. This was an indicator of wealth and elitism, and not of belonging to one gender or another. At the same time, men did not take these procedures away from women, but rather contributed to their development,” adds the psychologist.

In the 19th century, during the era of dandyism, men spent three hours in front of the mirror, getting ready for a ball, taking care of their body and face, using cosmetics and starting to do manicures. “We all remember Pushkin’s lines about “You can be a efficient person and think about the beauty of your nails,” where for several stanzas he describes Eugene Onegin’s dressing table and “thirty kinds of brushes for both nails and teeth,” and Pushkin himself had sharpened nails , this can be seen in the portraits,” recalls Tim Ilyasov.

In 2022, actor Billy Porter appeared at the 91st Academy Awards wearing a floor-length black tuxedo dress. The actor’s exit was received ambiguously, and in an interview with Vogue

he later said: “What is masculinity? What does it mean? Women appear every day in trousers, but the minute a man puts on a dress, the world collapses.”

A year later, in the Gucci

a dress for men appears for 1,700 pounds sterling (approximately 170 thousand rubles), inspired by the image of Kurt Cobain. In this way, the brand fights against “toxic stereotypes that shape male gender identity.”

Men who paint their nails want to be noticed, but do not want to be judged, says Tim Ilyasov. “You want to be seen, noticed, but you don’t want to be beaten for it, so that your appearance becomes the reason for insults,” the expert clarifies. — We live in an era of diversity and acceptance: why do religious people have the right to demand respect for their visual and cultural canons, but people who dress differently do not?

People can have different beliefs, different hair, different body shapes and different approaches to style: no one should be humiliated or abused just because they are different from others.”

“We live in such a time that you can paint and paint anything,” wrote one user with disabilities under Yuri Dud’s post on Instagram. - You can wear stupid colored pants with bananas at 43 years old. When I started going out on the street in a stroller in these, just in the mood, they started writing to me that I was a fool in pajamas. I read and laughed. What to do if life has gray skies for nine months of the year? If the stupid wheels on the stroller constantly deflate or, for example, they don’t clear the snow in the yard in winter and you can only go for a walk in the summer? Be yourself! Don't listen to anyone."

How to do a men's manicure yourself

To properly do a men's manicure yourself, you need to familiarize yourself with the technique and the main principles of such work. This procedure can be performed either by yourself or with the help of your beloved woman. The most important thing is not to neglect the recommendations and study the stages of the process.

The primary tool for a man's manicure on his own is a special machine that helps quickly and effortlessly get the nail plates in order. Of course, you can’t do without certain skills. If you have them, you can give your nails the desired shape and remove the cuticles using the simplest set of tools.

The best option for men's manicure is a reliable file with a hard surface that can easily process dense and thick nails. It would also be a good idea to use a special polishing file at the last stage of the procedure. This device evens out the structure of the nail plate, giving it a natural shine.

For men's manicure, you also need high-quality and pointed nippers or scissors. It’s a good idea to have a wooden stick on hand, which will help, if necessary, remove the cuticle and excess skin particles at the base of the nail plate.

It is very important to study the procedure for performing a high-quality men's manicure step by step. Experts recommend not to neglect any stage, and also to take the matter seriously and with caution. The process itself looks like this:

1. Before starting, it is very important to wash your hands with soap and then dry them thoroughly with a cotton towel.
2. Of course, the main thing in men's manicure is the nail plates. You should start working with them by using a nail file to correct the length and give shape. The technique is not at all complicated. It is best to choose a specific direction of movement, which will provide your nails with a natural and healthy appearance. You should not file the nail plate “under the root”; this risks its subsequent cutting into the skin, which is very painful and unpleasant.
3. Upon completion of the second stage, you must wash your hands again (preferably with high temperature water). Now you can start processing the cuticle. It is worth noting that this stage is one of the most important, which is why you should be careful and attentive to details when performing a manicure for men yourself.
4. Next, you need to pour water into the container chosen for the procedure, and then dip your fingertips into it. The bath can be filled with nourishing compounds that help soften the skin ridges and nails. It wouldn’t hurt to pour a pinch of baking soda powder into the container. At home, oddly enough, soda is not inferior to professional cosmetic compositions for baths. As a rule, the nails should be soaked in the solution for about five minutes, after which the cuticles will become softer. Due to this effect, further work on men's manicure is much easier.
5. After completing the unpleasant stage of removing the cuticle, you can begin polishing the nail plates using a special manicure file. This is the key to natural shine, health and attractive appearance of nails. This is what allows them, after a men’s manicure, to look like they do in photos from fashion magazines.

To ensure a high-quality procedure, it is recommended to go to a cosmetology store and purchase special products and accessories for the procedure. They will help deal with stubborn skin around the nail plates, moisturize your hands, and nourish them with essential vitamins and minerals. Water baths with specialized products make the further stage of cuticle removal less painful and unpleasant.

It is worth noting that performing a men’s manicure yourself is important to consider. All manipulations must be done carefully. There is no need to rush, otherwise pain will be inevitable. There are many nerve endings in human fingers. One sudden movement and instant pain. Despite the fact that men have strong hands, the most important thing during this procedure is accuracy. In order not to worry, you need to prepare yourself for possible discomfort, for the fact that you will have to endure a little.

Do not forget about possible small cuts in the process of performing a men's manicure. As a rule, there is nothing wrong with such wounds. It is important to promptly apply a disinfectant composition to your hands and feet to prevent various infections from entering the bloodstream. It is also recommended to lubricate the skin with a nourishing cream rich in vitamins and minerals at the end of the procedure.

How to cut nails for men

A good manicure set with lots of scissors, clippers and files can look pretty intimidating when it's all unpacked and ready to use.

But don't panic. A proper home manicure takes a maximum of five minutes of work. Your basic nail trimming and finishing routine should look something like this:

1. Clean your nails . You don't need a shower or any other soak to soften your nails. Nails that are too soft will tear your cuts, leaving jagged edges. Just rinse your hands. If you have dirt under your nails, clean it. Most complete manicure sets include a soft brush for this purpose. This is an important step for both your nails and your tools.
2. Trim the tips of your nails with scissors or clippers . For most men, the best cut is a flat, horizontal cut running straight across the top of the nail, with small corner clips at each corner to create a slightly rounded, oblong shape. Alternatively, you can make a long angled cut on each side and then trim the point where they meet to prevent a sharp tip. But it will give you a longer, more feminine shape.
3. Either way, make sure you only trim the nail that extends beyond the tip of your finger. Don't dig under the nail to cut into the soft nail bed where it lies. Also, don't put your finger down to trim the edges of the cuticle (the soft, curved edge around the base and sides of the nail).
4. It's better to make a few clean cuts than to try to finish everything off with a bunch of tiny cuts. If you still have sharp corners, that's okay - you'll saw them off in the last step.

It shouldn't take much longer than a quick trim with lever-action nail clippers. But by using the right tools and the right cutting technique, you'll end up with a much better look and much healthier hands.

Why men need pedicures

The skin always requires special treatment. This also applies to legs (both women and men). Men's pedicure is extremely necessary for the stronger sex due to several factors:

• Skin health.
  Everyone knows that when walking, a hard layer of skin often appears on the heels and toes, which leads to unpleasant and painful calluses. The men's pedicure procedure allows you to remove such deposits, improve the health of the skin, give the skin access to oxygen and even normalize the blood circulation process.
• Preventing the occurrence of dermatological diseases.
  The layers mentioned above are fraught with damage to the entire body and the accumulation of harmful microorganisms on the skin. The most persistent and dangerous disease is a fungal infection. If it appears once, it means that it may periodically bother the person again. A men's pedicure is not only about grooming, but also about the healthy condition of the skin.
• Elimination of ingrown nails.
  Ingrown nails are a very unpleasant and painful condition, in which a men's pedicure is simply a necessary procedure (at least twice a month). If you contact specialists on time and regularly, you can get rid of this phenomenon forever. The main thing is to choose a highly qualified professional who knows his business.
• Well-groomed.
  Of course, keratinized skin and yellowish toenails look ugly. That is why men's pedicure today is a very popular procedure among clients who understand how important a neat appearance is in the modern world.

Undoubtedly, the stronger half of humanity does not attach as much importance to self-care as girls and women. Despite this, most men still don’t let themselves go. It is best to do a men's pedicure in the warm season, when it is simply impossible to hide imperfections in the condition of the feet.

It wouldn’t hurt to visit the salon at the beginning of winter. Due to the heating of the premises, the air becomes dry, so the skin is more susceptible to unpleasant changes: peeling, the appearance of cracks, which make walking difficult and painful. Here, men's pedicure is not just beauty, but, above all, health and the ability to fully move.

Quick nail care tips for busy men

If a man remembers his nails only once a month in order to just trim them, then his hands will never have a neat appearance. Some representatives of the stronger half of humanity simply do not have enough time for a weekly manicure. It is for such busy people that there are tips for performing men's manicure at home:

• Buy a special nail brush and place it in a visible place in the bathroom. For example, around soap. Every time you wash your hands, use this brush to remove dirt and dust from under your nails. This daily nail cleaning will also keep the color of the nail plate in perfect condition;
• if a man does not have time for various manipulations with the cuticle around the nail, then you can resort to a simple folk method. Approximately once a week, generously lubricate your nails with a slice of lemon. Fruit acids, which are found in abundance in lemon, will dissolve rough skin around the nails. Lemon is also known for its whitening properties. By regularly lubricating your nails with lemon, you will have strong, healthy nails;
• To keep your nails tidy, you don’t need to neglect their frequent shortening. It is advisable to do this every week using nail scissors.

Features of men's pedicure

The technique for performing a men's pedicure is almost the same as for women's. The main difference is only in the frequency of visits to the salon: for men, as a rule, it is not recommended to carry out the procedure more than once every 30 days. The fact is that their skin is more elastic, flexible and susceptible to changes, so the effect of a pedicure lasts longer.

It's no secret that representatives of the stronger sex feel uncomfortable in any beauty salons. Oddly enough, for them it is usually stressful. It is much easier for them to trust their significant other to carry out the procedure.

When it comes to variations of men's pedicures, deciding on a specific type must be based on the recommendations of a professional. There are several techniques that are the most common. Among them:

• Classic pedicure.

For many years, this type of men's pedicure was the most common. However, having opted for the classic version, it is important to make sure that the devices necessary for the procedure are carefully processed by the master. Poor disinfection and sterilization can result in harmful bacteria and microorganisms entering the skin and blood. If we talk about the methodology of this type of men's pedicure, the first step is to treat the feet with a special antiseptic composition based on alcohol. Then water procedures are carried out (bath components are selected individually). As a rule, the composition includes sea salt. The next stage is removing the cuticle, correcting the length and polishing the nail plate. When performing a men's pedicure on the skin, the master works with a hard sponge or machine (device). The final step is to apply nutrients to the skin. It is important to note: the classic version is not suitable for people suffering from diabetes, hepatitis of all types and increased bleeding.

• European pedicure.

This type of procedure does not involve the use of sharp instruments by the master. That is why it is recognized as the most harmless - the possibility of causing wounds tends to zero. Before directly treating the nail plates, a disinfectant is applied to the skin, and a softening composition is applied to the cuticle at the base of the nails. After about five minutes, remove excess particles with a cloth. The pliable cuticle is removed using a wooden stick. The nail plates are processed with a file with a hard surface. If required, the specialist uses a buff. When performing a men's pedicure, a softening composition is applied to the skin. This is the only way to enjoy the highest quality and pleasant results.

• Unedged hardware pedicure.

Today this is the most popular type of men's pedicure. Its main advantage is that it is absolutely harmless. Sharp instruments are also not used here. This technique is the best option for those who have unpleasant changes in the skin of their feet. Having decided on the necessary attachment, the specialist can easily remove calluses, layers and corns.

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If we talk about the step-by-step technique, it is very important to disinfect the work area first. Then a composition is used to soften the leathery rollers. It should be kept for about ten minutes. However, in particularly difficult cases, the specialist leaves the product on the skin for approximately longer. The product is removed with a cloth, and the specialist begins to select an attachment for operating the device. It is worth noting: all attachments for men’s pedicure are divided into groups depending on their purpose. For example, more durable ones with diamond coating - for keratinized layers, baked clay - for cuticles or small cracks, silicon-lipid - for eliminating peeling, polymer - for polishing nail plates. These are essential tools for hardware men's pedicure.

As a rule, the procedure does not cause discomfort or pain. The final step is to treat the foot with a nutrient containing vitamins and minerals. Such a men's pedicure can make the skin of your feet healthy. In addition, the effect of the hardware procedure lasts longer.

• SPA pedicure.

This type combines all types of men's pedicure. A SPA procedure is not only a guarantee of healthy skin, but also absolute relaxation and pleasant sensations. This includes massage, the use of nutrients, warming, and treatment of the nail plates. Elements of massage are a fundamental component of this type of men's pedicure.

Natural products and ingredients (herbal decoctions, sea salt, essential oils) are often used for SPA treatments. The first step is for the technician to use a disinfectant. Then they begin to exfoliate the upper stratum corneum of the skin and remove calloused layers. The next stage is applying a scrub to the feet and toes. After peeling, the cuticle is pushed back with an orange stick, and the nail plates are treated with a file. The final step is to apply nourishing cream to the feet. Unfortunately, men's SPA pedicure cannot be done for people suffering from thrombosis, varicose veins, hypertension and disorders of the motor system.

All types of foot treatments involve massage, which stimulates blood circulation. In addition, some types of pedicure include elements of paraffin therapy - heat treatment using paraffin heated to the desired consistency as a coolant. As a rule, this procedure is combined with aromatherapy.

To make your feet look aesthetically pleasing and well-groomed without visiting a beauty salon, you can use the discovery of specialists from Japan - pedicure socks. They are easy to use, but the quality of the result is only slightly inferior to the work of a master. It is best to buy inexpensive, high-quality socks from reputable manufacturers. Directions for use: wear daily for a couple of hours. Upon completion of the procedure, you should rinse your feet. In just 7 days, rough skin and layers will disappear. It is important to note that it is forbidden to scrape off exfoliated skin particles on your own, as this is fraught with the appearance of wounds and bleeding.

How to cut a child's fingernails

To cut nails on children's hands, you need to use a special safe tool: scissors with rounded ends or small tweezers. Depending on the age of the child, shortening is carried out in various ways.

What and how to trim children's nails

To properly trim the nails on a child’s hands, the selected tool (scissors or tweezers) is pre-treated with alcohol or boiling water. The child's finger is held between the thumb and index finger, and the free fingers are pressed against the palm. This technique allows you to avoid injuries due to awkward and sudden movements of the baby.

Each nail is carefully trimmed, leaving a narrow arc. Too much shortening provokes improper growth of the nail plate in the future. If necessary, each nail can be carefully filed.

How to trim a newborn's nails correctly

It is better to cut nails on the hands of infants in a state of deep sleep, which occurs 15-30 minutes after the parents lull him to sleep. If you approach the matter with special care and patience, the baby will not wake up during the procedure. The tool is the same - special scissors with rounded tips or tweezers.

Important! You can cut the nails on a newborn’s hands only a month after birth.

By this time they become tougher and well trimmed.

How to care for your feet after a pedicure

It is important to understand that foot care is an integral part of healthy functioning of the body. Of course, one visit to the salon will not get rid of skin and nail problems. Therefore, experts recommend that men regularly take care of their feet.

To consolidate the results of a men's pedicure, you must follow the following principles:

• wear only cotton or wool socks made from natural fibers;
• wash your feet with warm water every day for hygiene purposes;
• wear comfortable shoes that do not pinch the foot;
• treat it from the inside with special disinfecting sprays.

If you follow these rules, the effect of a men's pedicure will last much longer.

Why is this issue worth addressing?

What is the first impression of a person with a dirty edge on shapeless nails? Sloppy, not demanding of himself, and therefore of his work and environment.

A neat and stylish man will be more likely to be hired for a job or invited to a business meeting: after all, he knows his worth.

Nail care is the key to health. Many bacteria accumulate under the nails and enter our bodies with food. They become causative agents of gastritis, infectious and viral diseases.