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manicure
& pedicure
A manicure is a cosmetic
beauty treatment for the fingernails and
hands. A manicure can treat just the
hands, just the nails, or both. A
standard manicure usually includes
filing and shaping of the nails and the
application of polish. Treatments for
hands usually include soaking in a
softening substance and application of
hand lotion.
Manicure
tools and supplies
Bowl of warm water or finger bath
Cuticle pusher/Hoof stick
Nail file/emery board, buffer, scissors
and brush
Cuticle remover, oil and cream
Nail polish / Base coat polish
Topcoat or sealant
French
Manicure
A natural pink base nail with white tips
characterizes French manicures. It
resembles a natural nail. The tips of
the nail are painted white while the
rest of the nail is polished in a pink
or a suitable nude shade.
Hot oil
manicure
A hot oil manicure is a specific type of
manicure that cleans the cuticles and
softens them with oil. This style of
manicure is popular with male clients.
Paraffin treatments
This is meant to impart heat to
the hand for the purposes of relaxing
the skin and making it better able to
absorb lotion, which is sometimes rubbed
on the hand before submersion into the
paraffin. The hand is usually dipped
more than once to allow a thicker wax
coat to form, making the coating stay
warm for longer and less likely to break
or tear prematurely. They are wrapped,
and then covered with cloth to retain
warmth.
pedicure
A pedicure is a way to
improve the appearance of the feet, and
their nails. It basically is a manicure
for the feet. The word pedicure comes
form the Latin words pes, which means
foot, and cura, which means care. It
also means the care of the feet and
toenails. A pedicure can be helpful
because it can prevent nail diseases and
nail disorders.
Foot
Massage
Feet, leg, hand, and arm massages are an
important part of pedicures and
manicures. This technique helps to relax
the person having the treatment. Foot
reflexology has been widely used while
giving the foot massage. Practitioners
may also massage with hot stones in
their hands, and use special creams that
have menthol in them and which are said
to help rejuvenate the foot. |
