What is a classic manicure and how to perform it?

The European technique of unedged manicure is gaining increasing popularity among women, but despite this, many masters still do a classic manicure. The edging technique effectively solves the problem of a coarsened cuticle, which is not so easy to soften at once with a remuver, which is why situations often arise when it needs to be cut with scissors or special nippers.

A manicure is different from all other techniques, and this can be seen from its name. So, in European manicure, the cuticle is first softened with special chemical compounds, and then pushed aside with an orange stick, in the classic version, the cuticle is cut off using nippers, scissors, paddles and other metal tools.

Cutting manicure means the complete removal of the overgrown cuticle from the surface of the nail rollers. This procedure involves the mandatory pre-steaming of rough areas of skin in fairly warm water, which is why the manicure is often called “wet”. This treatment prepares the nail plate to apply a decorative or therapeutic coating.

However, this technique has a drawback - the likelihood of damage to the skin and the risk of infection. There are strict requirements for the sterilization of instruments and the professionalism of the master, which is why it is best to do such a manicure at home with your own personal instruments or contact the proven nail service salons. Usually, experts advise to start with a cropped manicure, and then, when the cuticle is soft, switch to a hardware or a combined one.

Let us dwell on the main features of a classic classic manicure:

• This technique allows you to remove even the most horny layers of the epidermis, overgrown and rough cuticle, which grows very quickly and worsens the overall appearance of the nails and hands in general;
• instant effect - this method of processing is optimal for those who need to put their hands in order as quickly as possible;
• after treatment, the effect persists for quite a long time - about a month, during this time adjustments may require only a decorative coating;
• If you have the necessary tools, you can even make such a manicure at home, and it is quite possible to buy the tools in any store at a fairly affordable price.

A manicure is different from all other types of nail treatments. For example, with a hardware manicure, the treatment is carried out with a special device with cutters and other nozzles. This device is usually used in beauty salons, because working with it requires special skills and professional skill. This treatment is suitable for any coatings, including shellac, it takes a little time, and the next one will need no earlier than two months.

With a hardware manicure, it is not necessary to pre-soak the nails and the skin around them.Instead, they are simply smeared with a gel and removed from one of the cutters of the device.Processing lasts very quickly, but the procedure has a significant drawback - due to the fact that the mechanism rotates very quickly, there may be a painful sensation in the closely located nerve endings of the fingers, therefore, it is undesirable to acquire such a device for self-use at home.

But also the cut manicure has its drawbacks, so some time ago a new technique appeared - a combined manicure, which combines several basic procedures. Here, the cuticles, as well as the burrs on the side rollers, are cut off with tweezers and scissors, then they are brought to a perfect condition with a hardware device: the nail plate is leveled, and the cutter, passing through the cuticle cut, smoothes unevenness and makes the surface smooth.

The result of the combined manicure becomes:

• very delicate skin around the nails;
• smooth nail plate;
• complete removal of untidy cuticle and painful burrs.

In comparison with the classic cut manicure:

• the skin on the nail rollers on the sides is smoother;
• no cuts;
• in general, the hands look neater.

Let us dwell on the advantages and disadvantages of a trimmed manicure.

In comparison with other processing methods, it has quite a few advantages.

• Efficiency. The overgrown part of the cuticle does not move away, but is cut off, so that the hands remain well-groomed and neat longer.
• The speed of execution. The procedure for performing a classic manicure takes no more than half an hour.
• Versatility. This treatment can be carried out for women and men, it has practically no contraindications.
• Hand care. Due to the fact that before the manicure, baths with healing infusions and oils are offered, their active ingredients have a positive effect on the skin of the hands, making it smoother, fresher and more elastic. Such a manicure is often combined with massage, peeling and paraffin therapy.

But there are also disadvantages that are quite weighty.

For example, using careless tools can damage the skin. In addition to the fact that such cuts in the area of ​​the fingers are rather painful and degrade the overall appearance, the main danger is the risk of infection in cases where the sterilization of the working tool, workplace and hands of a specialist was not of sufficient quality. Turning to the manicurist, first of all look at the state of his work area, make sure that he opens all the tools with you, and request that a specialist put on gloves.

If these measures are not given due attention, then through a manicure, you can infect a person even with such dangerous diseases as hepatitis or HIV. This was the reason why, in our days, the vast majority of women in salon conditions prefer hardware processing, and prefer to do a manicure at home.

To avoid unpleasant consequences, you should not do a manicure in the presence of:

• inflammatory and dermatological diseases of the nails and skin rollers on the sides;
• fungal skin lesions;
• wounds, injuries and cuts;
• poor blood clotting;
• diabetes mellitus.

So, with fungal infections, preference is given to medical treatment, which not only gives the nails the desired shape, but also treats, besides, reduces the risk of transmission to the other clients of the master.

In case of skin diseases in the acute stage, it is necessary to wait for the relief of the situation, since such tissues can be injured, which will aggravate the disease and lead to its complications.

And any violation of the integrity of the skin with diabetes mellitus or low blood clotting and does pose a threat to the client's life, so with such pathologies, you should forget about a cropped manicure once and for all.

Most experts believe that the cuticle is a kind of barrier that nature has created so that it protects the matrix from bacteria and integrity. Experts in the nail service with little experience, in an attempt to remove the horny layer of the cuticle, can simply damage the nail plate in the place where it is just starting to grow. This leads to a violation of the smoothness of the nails and causes the appearance of unsightly grooves.

In addition, during the bath the plate absorbs moisture and expands slightly. Decorative coating does not differ in this feature, and cannot adapt to the changing sizes of the nail, all this leads to the fact that the coating quickly rolls, and the varnish has to be updated.

In recent years, it is increasingly possible to find a European manicure, the technique of which is similar to the classical one, but it does not involve the use of cutting tools, which are responsible for the un-edged removal of the regrown cuticle. In this case, we need special remuvers, which are applied to areas near the nail. The active ingredients of the composition soften the skin in a few seconds and make it possible to remove it with an orange stick.

Sharp tools here are taken only for deburring. - Such a manicure is considered safer, since it minimizes the risk of infection.

Deluxe Manicure is another practice that is used to treat and regenerate the damaged surface of the nail plates. In fact, Deluxe is a more sophisticated version of the usual cropped manicure. Before giving the marigold the desired shape and removing the cuticle, the specialist conducts the massage procedure with the obligatory use of paraffin and essential oils, and also includes such care as wrapping, applying masks and serums - all of them prevent the manifestations of age-related changes in the skin of the hands.

Classic treatment is also often complemented by a spa manicure. After the cuticle is trimmed, the master exposes the skin of the hands to chemical peeling in order to polish and finally remove any remaining dead skin particles. As a rule, the result is achieved by compositions based on lactic acids and acupuncture massage, in which the master acts on the energetically active points on the hands, and thereby significantly improves the overall condition.

There are a huge number of different ideas of trimming manicure, each of which is distinguished by its own characteristic features. Consider the most popular ones.

From a technical point of view, the method of processing the nail is no different from the classic cut, but the shade of the decorative coating in this version includes only two primary colors. As a rule, the main part of the nail plate is covered with a pastel shade, and the growing edge, the so-called smile, is white.This stylish combination of shades always looks very elegant and elegant, while the hands look well-groomed and elegant.

A related technique, female lunar manicure, is also very well combined with the trimmed cuticle treatment method. This is a classic style, relevant in any situation. Depending on the chosen shades, it can be made bright in autumn or summer, sunny.

For this manicure use tools from hardwood, and only natural products. Typically, the master includes in his arsenal funds based on beeswax, as well as bamboo, extracts of algae, red tea and pearl powder. To begin with, the nail plate is polished, so the nails get the most natural look, then the cuticle is processed, and such a session is completed with a massage with the use of pouches with medicinal herbs.

The peculiarity of such a manicure is the length of the claw - it should not be less than 1 cm, and the shape is usually given rounded. After careful preparation of the nail plate and removal of the cuticle, decorative varnishes are applied, as a rule, rich and saturated colors. Especially elegant looks red lacquer - a combination of luxury and taste. This color will look good on both short and long nails.

In this type of classic manicure, hands are subjected to restorative procedures that effectively complement the standard hand care manipulations. After the cuticle is removed, a softening cream is applied to the hands, then cotton gloves are put on with special impregnation and massage is performed. As a result, the hands take on a truly immaculate look and amaze with their elegance and grooming.

Conducting a classic manicure involves cutting off coarse nail rollers, which means that in this case the master will need certain tools: tweezers, nail scissors, as well as pusher, buffs, nail files, brushes and, of course, a steaming container.

The nail file will need several, with varying degrees of abrasiveness. Their rigidity should be selected individually, depending on the characteristics of the nail plate and the expected result. In order to adjust the length, the tool will be optimal at 200-300 grit, and for grinding and polishing the rigidity should be greater than 900-1100 grit.

Let us dwell on the step by step technique. Manicure begins with giving the nails the desired shape, it is selected in each case separately, depending on the shape of the nails and the thickness of the fingers. If a woman has thin and elongated, then a rectangular shape will look good, but the owners of wide nails can advise oval. Cut the nails with nippers or scissors, and then file off with a file.

If the nails are too long, exfoliated or broken, they must be shortened with scissors. In order for the pattern to remain symmetrical, you should focus on the line drawn in the middle of the nail plate from the cuticle to the tip. For filing it is worth taking special tools on a cardboard or rubber base.

Nails should be filed very carefully, so as not to damage the skin.After you get the desired shape, you need to take an orange stick and move the cuticle, and then put your hands in a hot soapy solution with the addition of nourishing oils and sea salt. Such a procedure will relax the hands, soothe the skin and soften the cornified areas of the epidermis for its subsequent cutting.

Traditionally, a manicure is done in stages, starting with the left hand, since the right one is usually working, the skin on it is coarser and requires prolonged softening. At first, the cuticle removed is cut off with forceps, doing it very carefully, constantly rinsing with water and rubbing it with an emollient.

If there are burrs on the hands, then they need to be cut off, having previously disinfected the nippers. When performing these manipulations, the forceps should be flush with the finger in a position almost perpendicular, but not parallel. Burr should be carefully pinch off, do not pull - it can cause sharp painful sensations. The cut should be treated with hydrogen peroxide or any other disinfectant composition. Then you need to start processing the nail plate - with the help of a polisher, it is polished and polished. The polisher is often confused with a nail file, but visually it differs in that it has four working surfaces.

At will the processed nails become covered with a decorative varnish. First put the base layer, which protects the nail plate from the harmful chemical effects, and, in addition, makes the main color coating more saturated and bright. When the basis dries, it is necessary to put the main varnish. First of all, the middle of the nail is colored, and then its edges. If necessary, you can apply a second coat of varnish, after which you need to wait for it to solidify. To the varnish has dried faster, you can immerse the marigolds in a bowl with cool water. Excess varnish is removed with a cotton pad moistened in a special solvent liquid.

In conclusion, let's talk a little about removing burrs and preventing their appearance. Burrs are particles of the epidermis that have peeled off from the surface of the nail shaft. The reasons for their occurrence can be very diverse: dry skin and cuticles caused by frequent use of household chemicals or improper holding of a trimmed manicure. They bring great discomfort, and inflammation, irritation, and even boils often occur at the site of the cut.

To minimize the occurrence of burrs, you need to follow a few simple rules.

1. All work on the housework should be done exclusively in latex or rubber gloves.
2. Cutting manicure should be carried out only perfectly sharpened tool.
3. The skin around the nail plates should be regularly treated with oils and special means to soften them.
4. Manicure is better to complement the massage of the skin area near the nails, and to complete the procedure you need to apply a nourishing cream. As a result, blood circulation is normalized, and thus the formation of agnails is prevented.

A cropped manicure is usually made using ordinary varnishes, which quickly peel off. To extend the life of such a beautiful coating, you need to follow a few recommendations.

1. On the first day after the application of varnish, contact with hot water should be avoided to the maximum: refuse to go to the sauna and take a bath.
2. Do not file nails between applying nail polish. In this case, the integrity of the manicure will be broken, the sealed tip of the nail will open, and the polish will begin to peel off.
3. To remove residual varnish should not be too much pressure pusher - in this case, the nail plate can be deformed, and this will cause uneven coverage.
4. For hand care, it will be right to give preference to emollient creams on a greasy basis. If you use lighter means, they almost immediately evaporate and do not give the desired effect.
5. Every day at night, by all means lubricate the cuticle with special oils, this will improve the blood circulation of the skin near the nail, and prevent premature growth of the side rollers.

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