The fair sex has long ceased to be limited only to the processing of fingernails - a pedicure today is equally important procedure. Although someone may believe that doing this procedure is only in the warm season, when the wearing of shoes that opens the fingers begins, this point of view is quite erroneous. Today's pedicure is not only to paint the nails, but also to get rid of corns and corns, softening the heels, preventing growing nails and general care.
The main types of procedures and their differences
The pedicure variants that exist today will not only satisfy the most demanding beauty, but also fit any wallet. It is worth noting that each species has both certain advantages and disadvantages. In general, it is important to start with the fact that experts recommend doing a pedicure every other week. Of course, it is better to contact the salon, but at home it will be quite successful. As part of this procedure, it is important to remove skin surplus, soften coarseness and adjust the shape and size of the nail plate.
Aesthetic pedicure, that is, painting and other nail decoration, is optional. As a coating on the nails, it is customary to apply either a persistent gel polish, or a usual gel with an additional fixative, or a healing solution.
By the way, both at home and in the cabin it is necessary to ensure that the instruments used are disinfected.
Classical
Classic pedicure is considered the oldest and most simple. For its carrying out simple familiar tools are used, which, perhaps, are found in almost any household of the fair sex: scissors, wire cutters, nail files, brushes and others. The procedure begins with the fact that the legs are immersed in a container with hot water for a period of five to ten minutes. It is necessary for the softening of both the cuticle and hardened skin.
Although the usual liquid without any problems cope with the task, much greater benefit will bring water, which added sea salt, essential oils or dried herbs, such as chamomile or calendula.
Then, gently wetting the heels, you can begin to process the cuticle. As a rule, it is moved to the hole with the help of a special wooden stick, and then it is removed either with the same stick or with special scissors. If there are wounds during this process, they must be disinfected. Then the nails themselves are trimmed and brought to the required shape with the help of a nail file, and the heels are processed with the help of pumice or a grater. In the final, you can massage your feet with a moisturizer or oil, as well as make up your nails.
The main advantage of this type of pedicure is its simplicity - it is easily performed at home. In cases of contacting the salon, you can guarantee that its cost will be the lowest of all presented.
There are numerous difficulties with the removal of ingrown nails, the removal of coarse calluses or cutting the cuticle. If you do not follow the safety precautions and do not handle all the damage, you can even infect the infection.This explains why classic manicure is not recommended for diabetic patients suffering from poor blood supply to the feet and with sensitive skin.
Hardware
Such a pedicure as a hardware one has existed for more than forty years. The procedure is carried out using a special device that has several nozzles, otherwise called mills. The milling cutters differ in size, shape and purpose. Using them, the professional successfully removes the cuticle and burrs, forms the nail, cleans and polishes the plate itself, and also removes rough patches of skin, calluses and corns.
It is important to ensure that even before using the cutters, the legs are treated with antiseptics and softening compounds that affect the dead skin cells. By the way, no need to soak feet beforehand - they must be dry.
Compared to classic, this pedicure is much safer and less painful.therefore, it is allowed to make it even for owners of sensitive skin. The process itself is carried out quite soon, with a minimal probability of wounds and injuries. Among the disadvantages are the need for a cycle of procedures in too difficult situations, as well as the inability to relax because of annoying sound. Apparatus pedicure about a third more expensive than the classic. It is advised to do it from time to two weeks to once a month.
Incidentally, devices that allow the procedure to be performed at home exist.
Liquid chemical engineering
Treatment of the legs with the use of liquid substances, as a rule, is offered in cases where the condition of the skin of the legs is very neglected. In order not to injure the feet, removing numerous corns and corns, it is better to turn to special preparations that simplify the task.
Urea
Urea pedicure is recommended for those who struggle with a large number of corns or suffer from hyperkeratosis. Urea, otherwise called urea, is a special substance whose feature is to penetrate deep into the skin and soften its dead cells. In addition, reaching the epidermis, small molecules deliver useful substances there. The procedure begins with the antiseptic treatment of the legs, after which the urea solution is applied to them. After waiting five minutes, the rough dead skin can be removed either with a special spatula, or with a regular napkin.
Following processing stop is brought to the end, and they are ground. At the final stage, nails are treated, including polished and painted.
With hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen pedicure is very popular for home use. First, in a basin with two or three liters of hot water, you need to dilute five to six tablespoons of sea salt and hold the legs in them for about ten minutes. Then a whole bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide is poured into the same liquid. In the resulting solution will be another six or seven minutes. Finally, the softened rough skin is removed either by pumice, or by a special device.
It is important to mention that this type of pedicure is prohibited for women in the situation with hypertension and varicose veins. The same applies to the disease thrombophlebitis.
Acid
The essence of the acid pedicure is that corns and coarsened skin are treated with acidic preparations. As a rule, it is lactic, fruit, salicylic and other acids. Processing is carried out in the same way as with urea pedicure, but with other substances.
It should be recalled that coarse areas are separately processed, and cuticles separately - radically different preparations are used for them.
Other varieties
In general, there are a huge number of pedicure options for every taste and budget. For example, drug and acid enzymatic types of pedicure can be performed on completely different compositions with different cost.In addition, specialists in stop processing, fighting increasing competition, regularly introduce unexpected methods and techniques to the market.
One of the latest innovations has become a popular fish pedicure in Asia, in which the legs are processed inside an aquarium with fish that feed on dead epithelium particles.
Hygienic
Hygienic pedicure is often called medical. Its main feature is that, in addition to the aesthetic function, it is also responsible for treatment, as well as prevention. Usually it is carried out using an apparatus with cutters and special tips that can remove calluses and other rough areas. On the hygienic procedure, it will be possible to cure ingrown toenails, cracked heels, warts and areas affected by fungus without serious consequences.
A special advantage of this pedicure is zero chance of cutting, which is extremely important for patients with diabetes. In addition, there is increased blood circulation and improved appearance.
Aesthetic
The aim of the aesthetic pedicure is to make the legs visually attractive. Therefore, it is precisely this type that involves the use of colored lacquers, inventing various design options, increasing the length, using stickers, piercing the nail and other means.
The most "fresh" ideas for coloring nails include "watercolor" effect, drawings in 3D, the use of gradient, foil and rub, and also the application of "cat's eye."
Japanese
Japanese pedicure combines several techniques. This SPA-pedicure, which is an effective care procedure, and uncut pedicure, which eliminates the appearance of wounds when removing the cuticle, as well as massage.
For the Japanese procedure, natural remedies are used, which indicates the usefulness of this variety, however, its price may seem rather high.
Hot
Hot pedicure is carried out using paraffin, which moisturizes the legs and softens the rough skin. Such a procedure is possible at home, but only if there is a special cosmetic substance. First of all, the feet are prepared for a pedicure - scrubbed, rubbed with a brush, exempt from rough skin and polished with a special nail file. Immediately, you need to tidy up your nails - give them a beautiful shape and polish the plates. Paraffin is added to the water bath.
While it is melting, the feet should be thoroughly smeared with fat cream or natural oil. The melted substance is cooled to a temperature acceptable for the feet, after which the legs sink into the substance and immediately reach. This is done two or three times to form a decent layer on the skin. Paraffin feet wrap with cling film and a warm towel, and then lose movement for thirty minutes. Half an hour later, paraffin can be removed.
Which is better?
Perhaps it is impossible to make a single conclusion about what type of pedicure is considered the best, because it all depends on the purpose of the procedure. For example, if at home it is easy to perform a classic pedicure on your own, then you can visit the salon solely for aesthetic purposes, and in the case when you have not tended your feet for a long time, only a medical pedicure will save.
In addition, however good the treatment, the lack of regularity will lead to the same unsatisfactory results.
How the classical pedicure is carried out, look in the following video.
