Classic edged and European manicure - step-by-step technique for doing it at home

What is a classic manicure?

It is known by several names: edged and wet . This manicure is universal and suitable for any nails with varying degrees of neglect. Its name comes from the procedure of cutting the cuticle.

This is a fairly simple and easy way to tidy up your nails, but it requires some skill, because awkward movements during cutting can injure the skin around the nail plate. To carry out this hygienic procedure, a minimum of tools and costs are required, and it can be performed at home, without the help of professionals.

Design

After maceration, you can proceed to the next stage - giving your nails any look using a colored coating. As a rule, those who prefer a natural and well-groomed look for their nails use translucent varnishes or beige varnishes.

Coating options:

Covering with transparent varnish to protect the nail plate from external influences.
Coating with a base coat followed by drying under a lamp. This is more reliable protection, since the layer created by the gel base will be more durable.
Coating with primer and base with mandatory fixing. This option is used in the treatment or restoration of the nail.
Coating using a three-stage application system. It includes a base coat, colored varnish and a topcoat.

Maceration is a technique for creating a manicure, which is based on the task of preserving the natural and well-groomed appearance of nails. You can do your nail treatment yourself, without turning to a salon specialist.

Types of edged manicure

There are several varieties of classic manicure, they differ in the stages of execution. Three types of it are especially popular:

Paraffin therapy

Basic . In addition to creating a regular manicure, it includes peeling the skin of the hands and massaging them.
Mini . It includes a minimum amount of preparatory work.
Deluxe . Unlike the previous type, it contains many additional hand care procedures, these can be paraffin therapy, application of nourishing and moisturizing masks, massage of hands and arms up to the forearm, as well as other equally useful operations.

The choice of one of the main types of trimmed manicure depends on the condition of the hands and the need for additional procedures.

What are the differences between edged manicure and its European counterpart?

The only difference is that the conventional technique involves pre-soaking the nails in warm water to soften the cuticle and then cutting it, while the European version is carried out “dry” and does not require the use of a cutting tool.

The advantages of classic manicure include:

speed and ease of getting well-groomed nails;
in salons its price is the lowest;
it helps restore a neat appearance to even severely neglected nails.

This type of manicure also has its disadvantages :

high probability of damage to the cuticle and skin around the nail;
cuts can cause infection;
If the cuticle is not trimmed carefully, hangnails may appear.

Classic manicure is not recommended if

nail extensions are to be done;
there are fungal diseases;
the cuticle is swollen and injured;
the vessels are located very close to the surface of the nail;
there are open wounds in the nail area.

If the above circumstances exist, you should abandon the classic manicure in favor of the European one, but you should try to do it regularly.

Tools

Not everyone goes to manicure courses. There are tons of educational materials that show the process for free. But all people are different, everyone’s skin and cuticles are different. The classic method of manicure, which is taught in famous schools, will tell you about all the problems and cover the complete technology. Does the free video take into account exactly your nuances?

Let's look at some tips from the master on how to properly do a trim manicure. First you should prepare the tools you will need. These are scissors for cutting cuticles or tweezers for the same purpose. They should be sharp enough not to wrinkle the skin, not tear it off into pieces, but cut it off.

The test can be carried out on a regular paper napkin: a cut made once should not cause layers of the napkin to be pulled behind the blades. If there is no clear cut left with smooth edges, it’s time to sharpen the tool.

A few words of consolation to girls who received an expensive manicure set: all tweezers costing more than five thousand are produced unsharpened. So this can even make you happy - it means the instrument is of high quality.

The files that will be needed must have an indication of their grit (this is the amount of abrasive per square centimeter). For natural nails, this indicator should only be 180 grit, no more. Less is possible - up to 240 grit, but it will take a long time to cut.

The exception is glass files, but it is better to purchase them in professional stores. Cheap files quickly lose their properties and begin to wrinkle your nails.

A pusher (cuticle pusher) and a scraper (hatchet) are often combined into one tool, this is very convenient. They have metal cutting edges, which must also be sharp.

Which manicure is better: classic or hardware?

Manicure machine

If you need to quickly get your hands in order, then the edged option is better. He will be able to cope even with hands that have not undergone hygiene procedures for a long time. It is also suitable for those with very thin skin.

Its hardware counterpart is in demand due to the lack of injury when removing the cuticle and high-quality nail treatment: reducing their length, leveling the plate. The nail is well sanded and polished, creating an absolutely smooth surface.

Advantages and disadvantages

Wet manicure looks attractive due to the fact that the nails are given a natural and well-groomed look. Among experts, there are those who consider maceration one of the most necessary procedures in the skincare list, as well as those who hold the opposite opinion.

Pros of the procedure	Cons of the procedure
Low cost of services, the ability to do a wet manicure yourself, using available tools.	There is a possibility of infection under the nail if cuticle trimming is done incorrectly or low-quality tools are used.
Takes minimal time compared to creating colored gel or acrylic varnish.	Possible formation of hangnails due to improper removal of the cuticle.
No contraindications for health reasons.	Without a lack of skills, it's easy to make mistakes when removing cuticles.
No allergic reaction.

Many manicurists believe that frequent maceration activates cuticle growth by 2 times, but this statement has not been confirmed by anything. Wet manicure can be done 2 times a month without additional restrictions.

Ideas for creating a classic manicure

Classic manicure finds its continuation in a French manicure. The main feature of the French manicure is the white color of the free edge of the nail. Painting occurs using a stencil - a white self-adhesive strip that mirrors the nail hole. Let's look at the types of French manicure in the table.

View	Description
Chevron	Option with a V-shaped “smile line”
Millennium	The free tip of the nail should be painted a shiny color. When decorating it, foil, sparkles and glitter can be used
Spa French	Provides a smooth transition of the “smile line” to the color of the nail; rhinestones, openwork painting and delicate lace are often used as decorations.
Hollywood	Performed in contrasting colors, with the free tip of the nail decorated with a floral pattern
Lunar	Or an inverted French jacket. The nail hole can be painted any color. When choosing it, the main thing is to correctly execute the “smile line”, which can be of any shape: curved, concave or V-shaped.
Art French	A variety of designs for unlimited possibilities for experienced craftsmen.

Varieties of French manicure

Any of the proposed types of classic manicure is universal. Depending on the chosen color scheme, it will be equally good for a bride, a business lady and a travel lover. Based on it, other design ideas can be implemented.

Chevron

Spa French

Millennium

Lunar

What do you need to work with gel polish?

To work with gels and shellacs, you need to prepare in advance. In order for the material to stay on your nails for a long time, you need to thoroughly prepare them, and this will require additional tools and materials.

How to choose a UV lamp for drying gel polish, rating of the best, characteristics and prices

An ultraviolet lamp is the main equipment needed to create a gel or shellac coating. The lamp is a small box with built-in ultraviolet rays, without which the gel does not harden. There are a huge number of models and manufacturers producing high-quality equipment for any budget.

There are several types of lamps:

Classic lamps were among the first. They are bulky, but at the same time roomy. They are inferior to new inventions only in drying time. For high-quality polymerization of materials, you need to hold your hands in the lamp for 3-6 minutes, depending on the density of the gel. This is the best option for home use because they dry all types of nail extension materials. Moreover, they are inexpensive.
LED lamps differ in the type of radiation; they contain not UV lamps, but LEDs. They only dry shellac, gel polishes, and biogel. That is, such lamps are not suitable for extensions and are used mainly in salons.
LED + UV are combined devices that use both ultraviolet lamps and LEDs. They dry all materials and are widely used in salons.
CCFL + LED are also combination lamps, equipped with LEDs and a spiral ultraviolet lamp. It contains gas inside, so it consumes minimal energy and lasts for many years.

Top 5 UV lamps:

brand, model	Characteristics	Price
UV-LED 48 Watt Runail	This is a model used for professional and home manicure. The lamp has several functions and is capable of drying gel, LED gel, shellac and gel polish. Built-in 36 LEDs. The panel has a screen and a timer for 10, 30, 60 and 90 seconds. Touch control.	Average price 4 thousand rubles. By purchasing in online stores, you can save a little or get a discount when ordering several units.
Professional Nail 18K 48 W CCFL+LED	Hybrid lamp with power 12, 36 and 48 W. Touch control helps you quickly turn on the LEDs for drying. The lamp is spacious and comfortable. Thanks to its removable bottom, it can be used for pedicures. High power allows you to quickly and efficiently dry long and dense nail extensions.	In stores the cost is 3 thousand rubles, on the Internet 2700-2800. When purchasing online, you need to carefully read the delivery terms.
Soline Charms SUN 9X plus UV/LED 36 W	A lightweight and compact hybrid lamp for polymerizing all types of gels and decorative coatings has become a real favorite among craftsmen. Convenient for pedicure, as the model is open and has no bottom. Equipped with 1 diodes and timer. The manufacturer claims 5000 hours of operation, but in practice this model lasts longer. Available in pink, blue and green colors.	Price 1400-1600 rub. Depends on the point of implementation.
JessNail KUKLA UV Lamp 36 W	Ideal model for home use. Presented in bright yellow color. Has a built-in timer for 2 minutes and infinity mode. For better polymerization inside, all surfaces are mirrored, which enhances the effect of the lamps.	Cost 1200-1300 rubles.
Diamond Quick 36 W CCFL+LED with sensor	The hybrid lamp is used for polymerization of all types of gels and shellacs. The device is equipped with touch controls and a timer. The model is presented in different colors. This lamp is perfect for salons and home use.	Average cost 1400 rub.

Each of them has advantages and disadvantages. It is better to give preference to universal models that polymerize all types of gels and acrylics.

Nail clippers/scissors

Scissors and forceps are used to remove cuticles and rough ridges around the perimeter of the nail plate. Scissors perform 2 main functions - cutting the free edge of the plate and removing the overgrown skin. For the second purpose, you need to choose thin blades with rounded blades, since they are more convenient for cutting the cuticle, especially for beginners.

It is better to choose utensils made of steel, because models with plastic handles will not last long. It is also important that the free edge is perfectly smooth, without jagged edges. Nippers are used to remove cuticles during manual water manicure. They come in different sizes and shapes.

Here you need to choose based on personal preferences: for some it is more convenient to trim the skin with large tongs, for others with small ones. The shorter and sharper the blade, the easier it is to work with it, especially for a beginner. Dull blades can injure and tear the skin around the hole.

The key to a long tool life is proper storage and operation. After performing a manicure, they need to be disinfected (you can use Peroxide or Chlorhexidine and dry them before hiding them in a cosmetic bag.

The best gel polishes. Review and prices

Due to the popularity of gel polishes, there are many fakes for them, and low-quality material applies unevenly, dries poorly and does not last.

The main criteria for choosing a quality gel polish:

Duration of preservation of the coating without chipping and loss of color saturation;
quality of application without streaks or gaps;
thickness and length of the brush for ease of application;
nice smell;
wide range of colors.

Top 5 best gel polishes:

Manufacturer	Review	Price
Gel polish Akzentz Luxio	This is a line of professional nail cosmetics. Produced by the Canadian manufacturer for more than 30 years. Gel polishes have been produced since 2014. A special feature of the line is black bottles that protect the product from direct sunlight. Before application, you do not need to wash down the nail plate, just cover it with a base and finally with a top coat. Palette – about 100 shades.	1200 rub.
Shellac CND gel polish	The manufacturer is considered one of the most popular due to the many advantages of its products: high quality shellac allows the color to last up to 4 weeks without correction; easy to apply without streaks or streaks, so just 1 application is enough for a beautiful shade; There are no aggressive chemicals in the composition and the product does not cause allergies.	1000 rub.
Gel polish Kodi Professional	Kodi products are widely used in salons and at home. This is the “golden mean”, that is, a compromise between price and quality. This is a budget series with high quality materials. The manufacturer produces several series of gel polishes differing in shade, density and effect (mirror, hologram, matte, glossy)	450-500 rub.
Gel polish FOX Professional Gel Polish	American gel polishes. Easy to apply and dries in 30 seconds in an LED lamp. Great for beginners and home use. do not spread when applied. A wide range allows you to choose a color to suit every taste.	350-370 rub.
Gel polish Bluesky	Bluesky is a line of budget nail cosmetics. It is not suitable for professional use, but for home use it is a good option. The downside is that when applied in 1 layer, the color is not saturated, so 2-3 layers are required. Lasts up to 14 days without chipping.	100-120 rub.

In order for the manicure to last a long time, it is recommended that the tinted gel polish be of the same brand as the top and base coat. Thanks to this, the materials hold better and are fastened together efficiently, while products from different companies may not be compatible and may chip when worn.

Files, pushers, buffs

Manicure for beginners at home should begin with the selection of materials. Files, buffs and pushers are necessary tools for giving shape and texture to your nails. Files differ in shape and abrasiveness (hardness). For a natural nail and to file down the free edge, you need to choose the softest files possible.

Pushers and buffs are used to smooth the surface of a natural or extended plate.

When using some gel polishes, you need to slightly ruffle the natural plate to remove the glossy layer to improve adhesion. To do this, it is better to use a file with an abrasiveness of 240-600 grit.

Degreaser

This is a product that must be used to clean and degrease the nail plate. In addition to disinfection, the degreaser increases the level of adhesion of the base layer to the natural nail. You can also remove the sticky layer from the top with it.

Primer

This is a liquid for cleansing, degreasing and drying the nail plate.

There are two types of primers:

acid;
acid-free.

It is used mainly by professionals, and at home you can do without a primer. Although professionals call it “double-sided tape” for nails. It serves as a primer, dries the plate and ensures the fixation of the base layer, on which the beauty and durability of shellac braids or extended nails depends.

Base, top

The base is called gel polish, which in appearance resembles a thick transparent varnish. It can be beige, nude, pink or peach. Its main task is to provide bonding and the main tone. In addition, the base layer evens out the nail plate, strengthens it and gives it density. The base has a sticky layer that does not need to be removed before applying the tone.

The article contains photo and video tutorials with step-by-step gel polish manicure for beginners.

The top is the finishing coat. It fixes colored gel polish, provides matte or glossy shine, and guarantees the wear of the polish for the next 2-3 weeks. The top is much thinner than the base, easy to apply and dries quickly in the lamp. Some varnishes have a sticky layer that needs to be wiped off with a degreaser.

Aids

There are many aids and materials that you can do without at home, but they are used in salons:

disinfectants for treating cuts, the master’s hands and the client’s nails (at home you can replace them with Chlorhexidine or medical alcohol);
cuticle oils are used to soften the skin before a manicure and moisturize it after, because files and materials dry out the cuticles;
remover - liquid for removing gel polish (acetone can be used, but it dries the nail plate and disrupts intracellular metabolism);
gel polish thinner is used if it thickens a little and lumps appear in it;
a product for cleaning gel polish brushes (you can use a remover).

Performing a classic manicure step by step

To carry out the procedure, you need tools and materials :

Files, preferably with different abrasive abilities: one is suitable for filing the nail plate, and the other for polishing.
Nippers, scissors with rounded ends or a trimmer, which are needed to remove cuticles.
Cuticle product.
Bath.
A pusher is a metal tool. On one side it has a spatula, which is convenient for pushing back the cuticle, and on the other side it has a scraper, which can be used to clean the nail from the growth of thin skin. An orange stick can replace it.
Disinfector.
Shower gel or liquid soap.

Step-by-step procedure

Hand disinfection.
Cleaning nails of old coating, if any.
Nail trimming. You need to trim all your nails so that they are the same length.
Giving the nail plate the desired shape using files of different roughness.
Apply cuticle softener. It will ensure its painless removal.

Bath
Steaming cuticles

Steaming cuticles in a bath. Pour hot water into the container, add shower gel or liquid soap, place your hand in the liquid and leave for 10 minutes. Then it is thoroughly dried with a towel.
Preparing the cuticle. On each nail, using an orange stick, you need to carefully push back the cuticle and free the nail plate from the thin skin.
Cuticle removal. Its circumcision using wire cutters.
The final stage. Cosmetic oil or moisturizer will help protect cuticle areas from dryness.

All the technology described above must be performed step by step, first on one hand, then repeat them in the same sequence on the second. After the procedure, you can coat your nails with varnish or apply a French polish.

You have become familiar with the theory of classic manicure. In the video tutorial below you can take a closer look at how to do a trim manicure at home yourself.

Step-by-step instruction

We recommend that you carry out the first procedure with a specialist in a salon if you have not dealt with trimmed manicure before. This way, you can follow the sequence of steps and see how to work with the leather correctly so as not to damage it.

Adjust the length and shape of your nails using a file. It is better to choose a file made of glass or plastic - it is less damaging to the nail plate;
Fill the bath with water at a temperature of 30-40 degrees and lower your hands for 5-10 minutes;
Use the wide part of the pusher to gently lift the cuticle to separate it from the nail plate. Movements should not be sudden so as not to injure the skin;
Using nippers, starting from the side roller through the center of the cuticle, begin to cut off the skin. Try to ensure that the new cut begins exactly where the previous one ended - this will avoid “hairiness”;
Polish the nail with a polishing buff 900-1200 grit;
Apply oil to the cuticles and moisturizer to the skin of your hands.

If a remover is used to soak the cuticle and remove it from the nail plate, skip the step of soaking your hands. In this case, the product is applied to dry skin for 1-5 minutes, depending on the product, after which it is also lifted with a pusher and cut off.

At the same time, the use of softening baths is considered a classic method and is used most often. And if you add additional ingredients to the water, you can:

strengthen the nail plate - add 1 tbsp to the water. l. sea salt;
moisturize and nourish the nail and periungual space by dropping a few drops of grape seed, jojoba or shea oil;
disinfect by choosing 5-6 drops of tea tree oil as an additional component.

Manufacturers of manicure products also offer special ready-made compositions for baths.

Morizo milk with three oils softens and nourishes the skin and nails. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and prone to allergic rashes;
salt Orly Pro Purifying Soak for hands . Effectively cleanses the skin and starts the process of cell regeneration. Prepares the cuticle for subsequent manipulations. Due to the use of Dead Sea salt, it has a rejuvenating effect.

What is manicure, its types and popular nail design options

Practical tips for creating a flawless classic manicure

To prevent peeling and brittleness of nails, it is better to file them than to cut them; when choosing a file, you should choose its glass version.
Before removing the cuticle, you need to use products to soften it to avoid skin injury.
The cuticle is removed using the “corners” technique.

The classic manicure option will be the ideal solution for women who cannot monitor the condition of their nails every day, but want to look well-groomed. It needs to be carried out once a week, it is quite possible to do it on your own, which will save your budget, you just need to purchase the necessary tools.

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Comments

Svetlana | 2016-06-08 11:18:03 Classic manicure seems very simple, but in fact there are so many nuances! Only a master can do it correctly from start to finish. Previously, I also tried to do something myself, but once I visited a manicurist, I felt the difference. Now I only go to a manicure specialist, they are truly professionals in their field.
Alina |
2016-06-07 11:19:52 Files do not need to be washed at all, they should be disposable! Another reason to go only to professionals with sterile instruments. I got my manicure done in a salon, and everything there is absolutely sterile and the instruments are disposable. The circumcision process is underway there!