Pedicure: what it is, advantages and disadvantages, rules for performing the procedure

Toenail care is mandatory for every girl, because the lack of a pedicure not only does not look aesthetically pleasing, but in some cases provokes inflammation and suppuration. To date, nail care is very simple, you do not need to have special tools and accessories. In addition, there is always the opportunity to contact a professional master who will make your nails perfect and will advise the most popular directions of the nail industry.

There are two main types of pedicure: classic and hardware. Let us dwell on each method in more detail.

The procedure of a classic pedicure involves the obligatory steaming of the feet in warm water. This softens the skin on the heels, the cuticle also becomes more supple. A few years ago, rough skin on the heels of "shaved" with special machines, or simply cut off. However, today this technique is left for home use; any self-respecting master will not conduct a similar procedure, since it is quite traumatic.

In a classic pedicure, after steaming the feet, the heels are rubbed with a pumice stone or a special nail file. Of course, all excess skin, especially if there is a lot of it, will not remove it, but still the heels will look much better. Then the master starts cutting the cuticle, filing the nail plate. The last stage - applying varnish.

It should be noted that the classic pedicure can be further divided into several subspecies.

• European. This is a gentle variant of the procedure in which the cuticle is not removed with scissors. First, it is applied a tool that will soften the cuticle well, and then it is pushed to the edge of the nail with a wooden spatula. This technique allows you to get rid of the cuticle in a softer way, later it will not be so noticeable and tough.
• Combined. This method involves hardware pedicure elements, where before the main procedure, the legs are ground dry without steaming. Usually, a combined pedicure is chosen for clients with very rough, cracked heel skin.
• SPA pedicure. This kind of like absolutely everyone, because during this pedicure you can relax and unwind. After the classical polishing of the heels and trimming the cuticle, the master makes a massage with the use of cooling creams or oils. This procedure soothes the skin of the feet, gives the feet lightness, removes swelling.

Hardware aesthetic pedicure is an innovation from the Germans. It was they who were the first to find a replacement for the classic variant with decoupling. This technology does not include the immersion of the feet in hot baths, the master almost immediately begins to process the foot.

First you will be asked to sit in a chair equipped to all standards for such a procedure, then they will apply a softening compound on the feet. After the legs are ready, the master will begin the process. For this kind of pedicure do not use brushes, grater or pumice, everything makes a special machine. It has several nozzles that will help to remove the hardened skin from the most inaccessible places.

One of the best varieties of hardware pedicure is Gehwol. The procedure effectively copes with even the most neglected legs. Working with the feet, the master uses disposable caps, which completely eliminates the risk of infections. In addition to this, Gehwol cosmetics, which are applied to the legs before the procedure itself, has herbal extracts and many useful vitamins and substances that will help not only transform the skin of the feet, but also cure them of fungal and viral diseases. All this is included in this service.

The only drawback of such a pedicure is the high cost.

Whatever type of pedicure you choose, each of them has its pros and cons, there is no completely perfect technique. First, we dwell on the advantages and disadvantages of the classic edged pedicure.

Pros:

• budget, accessible to everyone;
• done completely by hand, which in the presence of a good master will give a stunning effect;
• pleasant sensations from taking a foot bath;
• takes a little time;
• does not need frequent correction;
• does not involve the use of chemicals;
• can be made by yourself.

Minuses:

• running heels will not immediately get an aesthetic look - they will have to be looked after after the procedure;
• an inexperienced master is quite capable of inflicting a cut that can become inflamed;
• It is possible to pick up the fungus, which even after disinfection is available in the bath to soften the feet.

We now turn to hardware pedicure, which also has its own nuances that must be considered.

Pros:

• no need to waste time steaming your feet;
• during the procedure does not use scissors and other tools that can inflict wounds;
• it is impossible to get a fungus, as it does not use water;
• a good master will remove all skin imperfections that cannot be removed with a classic pedicure.

Minuses:

• high price;
• sometimes a softener can cause allergies;
• people with sensitive skin can be unpleasant grinding process, usually it is accompanied by strong tickling, as a result - uncontrollable laughter, attracting the attention of other customers;
• not suitable for women with thin nails, the procedure can cause pain and sensations of applying hot to the nails;
• Be sure to look for a professional master.

At home, you can only do a classic pedicure. The procedure itself includes the following elements:

• bath or basin with warm water;
• pumice, scraper or grater;
• cutting pliers;
• nail files (small and large);
• nail scissors;
• nail polish remover;
• cuticle tweezers;
• finger spacers;
• softening cream.

Stages of the procedure.

• If the nails have a nail polish, the first thing you need to remove it.
• Then marigold file to the desired size.
• The next stage is steaming the legs. For a calming and quicker effect, chamomile, oak bark, and liquid soap can be added to the water. Keep your feet in the water for about fifteen minutes.
• After that, pay attention to the heels, rubbing them well with pumice. Some use a machine, but keep in mind that rough skin will now appear much faster.
• Tweezers or nail scissors gently remove the cuticle.
• Sand the heels with a large file.
• Apply moisturizer.
• Upon completion of all procedures can be determined with varnish and apply it.

How to do a classic pedicure, see the following video.