Natural Manicure

ServicesPublished April 4, 2010 at 1:36 am Comments Off
A manicure is a kind of cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands that can be performed or done either at home or in a beauty salon by a professional or manicurist or even yourself. This kind of cosmetic beauty treatment is not only a treatment for the natural nails but also for the hands. A manicure consists of filing, which uses a nail file to shape the free edge after the nail has been trimmed.This nail file may either be emery boards, ceramic, glass, crystal, plain metal files or metal files coated with sapphire. A manicure also include cuticle treatments, massage of the hand and the application of polish. Polishes have many different kinds. It can be a natural polish. Nail polishes can include the painting of pictures or designs on the nails or applying small decals or imitation jewels.

So, with natural manicure, it is just like cleaning your nails but also having it looking good. Natural manicure starts with removing any polish in your hand if you already had a previous manicure. Then soaking your nails for about 5 minutes in a warm water to make your nails soft and easily be trimmed. Brush your nails with a natural bristle nail brush and an soap. Brush the tops of the nails, the cuticles and under the nail tips to remove dirt and dead skin. Trim your nails to desired length, and file with an emery board or other nail file. File in one direction only, which is towards the center of the nail tip. Do not file the sides of the nails. Push the cuticles back gently with a wooden cuticle stick. For more stubborn cuticles, try rubbing a drop of essential oil such as almond or grape seed, or a natural ingredient cuticle cream into the cuticle. Use a cuticle trimmer to trim any hangnails. Buff your nails to give them a nice gloss and, for long-lasting natural color, you may also apply a drop of henna paste to each of your nail. After a few minutes, wash the paste off because if you leave it longer, it will become darker and it does not look good and will not give you the natural manicure.

Having a natural manicure does not only look good, but for others, natural manicure is the best for it is really looks clean and presentable. Also, natural manicure prevents your nails for being damaged with such nail polish and eventually, will make your nails dull colored.
Making your hands pretty and well cared is more than enchantment to the eye. Our hands say a lot about us and well-groomed hands make a good impression.

Taking care of your hands with a regular manicure will add more than style to your appearance; it will also keep your hands well-groomed and prepared for all occasions. Whether you choose a full spa manicure or take for an at-home treatment you need to follow a few guidelines to ensure that your hands look good and well. Also, consider the things that are healthy for your hands to keep last its beauty. So, why not try a natural manicure?

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