Basic rules for those who are just starting to master the intricacies of manicure:

A beautiful manicure cannot be imagined without careful preparation of the nail plate and the skin around it. The most common mistake is to start filing your nails after taking a bath. The nail plate should be completely dry, so be sure to wait 10-15 minutes until your hands are properly dry.

Beginners should choose a file with an abrasiveness of 240 grit in the shape of a knife (we wrote more about how to choose the appropriate option). Thanks to the beveled edge, this file will not cut the skin, as is often the case with standard rounded files. You can not only file your nails with it, but also treat the side ridges.

Another big mistake is to file your nails in a left-to-right pattern. It is worth treating the free edge of the nail with gentle movements - first in one direction, then in the other direction towards the center. Avoid sudden, chaotic movements to avoid damaging the structure of your nails and causing them to split.

If you have very rough and dry cuticles, go over it with a regular nail file: this will help the cuticle you will apply in the next step be more effective.

Apply the remover to the cuticle. Most of them start working in less than a minute. Therefore, it is better to apply the product only to one or two fingers, so as not to “overexpose” the composition on the remaining nails.

Also distribute the remover over the entire nail plate to solve the problem of yellowed nails, and along the side rollers to remove rough skin.

After the time specified in the instructions, start treating your nails with a special pusher or an orange stick. In this case, do not press on the nail plate under any circumstances! This can damage the matrix - that part of the nail near the cuticle where it is formed.

After treating the nails, the remover must be washed off and the nails wiped with a dry cloth. At the same time, you will degrease your nails before applying the polish. For even greater effectiveness, use a special degreaser.

Don't use cotton pads: they can leave small lint on your nails and prevent the polish from spreading evenly.

Apply a base coat: it will protect the nail plate from the penetration of polish pigments and also strengthen them. Apply the base in a very thin layer with a slight indentation from the cuticle. And don't forget to seal the end of the nail with varnish.

Start painting your nails with your little finger: if you start with your index finger, you may accidentally damage the fresh polish on the rest of your nails with your own hand.

Once the base has dried thoroughly, apply colored varnish. An ideal option for beginners are transparent varnishes. Such varnishes give your nails a well-groomed and neat look, and mistakes when applying them are not so noticeable.

The first coat of varnish is applied in five movements. The most common mistake newbies make is brushing their nails over and over again. The second layer needs to be applied a little differently: stretching a drop of varnish from the cuticle to the edges of the nail.

To make the polish last as long as possible, apply a top coat. Renew it every two days to extend the durability of your manicure.

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A neat manicure is a decoration for women's hands. Unfortunately, due to the frantic pace of life, many girls cannot find time to visit a salon. What to do in this case? Everything is very simple! You need to learn how to do simple procedures yourself, at home.

To do this, it is absolutely not necessary to attend expensive courses, because thanks to video lessons posted on the Internet, you can learn not only how to properly design your nails, but also how to make beautiful designs using various tools.

Working with the cuticle

• For a gradient manicure, you can use sponges and sponges.
• If you plan to use rhinestones in your design, then you cannot do without a special stick with a cut at the end or a pencil with a soft lead.
• For more complex designs, brushes are intended: thin, fan-shaped, for mixing shades, etc.
• Dots are used to mix colors, even polka dots, swirls and interesting patterns.
• Geometric designs are made using thin tape.

STEP-BY-STEP GRADIENT MANICURE

INSTALLING RHINESTERES ON GEL POLISH STEP BY STEP

STEP-BY-STEP BRUSH DRAWING

DRAWING WITH DOTS

GEOMETRIC DRAWING

Manicure is not only a woman’s calling card - well-groomed hands speak about how a person feels about his appearance. Many girls visit beauty salons to ensure their nails always look brand new. But in fact, you can learn how to do manicure in different variations yourself at home if you use this material and a lot of training videos from it.

After watching the video tutorials, which show the step-by-step process of manicure, you will immediately understand how such nail care is done. With the help of rollers made from this material, you will learn from scratch how to properly care for the nail plate, how to properly coat it with varnish and how to design designs.

Lesson No. 1. Step-by-step application of varnish and drawing flowers with a needle

Femininity and spring can be present on your nails if you apply the appropriate prints using varnish. The following video will help you create a manicure on short nails for the cold season, even though it uses elements with flowers.

For the summer version, you just need to use other shades of varnish as a base. So, let's learn how to apply varnish step by step and draw decorative flowers using a needle or toothpick.

Lesson No. 2. Stamping

Simple, fast, elegant and chic. You didn’t even know how you could create a unique nail design at lightning speed without visiting a salon with exorbitant prices. Let's find out from the next video what it is stamping, how to do it correctly for beginners and put options for nail prints into a cheat sheet.

Note! Stamping can be done not only with gel or regular varnish. To create it You can also use acrylic paints, but many girls do not succeed in this option of creating prints on their nails, because acrylic paints are smeared on the surface of the nail. This situation can be easily corrected if you take information from the informative and educational video below.

As you can see, creating a manicure with acrylic paints is not at all difficult if you only know about some small but very important tricks. Stamping with acrylic paints, regular or gel polish looks beautiful on both short and long nails.

Lesson #3: Gradient

Gradient has recently attracted a lot of girls, as it looks simply amazing. A gentle and smooth transition from one shade of varnish to another creates a single duet on the nails, which takes on the main emphasis. With this pattern, you don’t even need any accessories for your hands, because the gradient can replace them on its own.

But not every lady realizes that doing a manicure this way is not at all difficult. How to create your own print on short nails using the gradient technique?

If you don’t know how to take care of your nails this way, then the following video will become your reliable assistant in creating a smoothly transitioning design.

Lesson No. 4. Trimmed manicure with gel polish

If you are not satisfied with the non-standard shape of your nails, you want to have a flawless and perfect manicure, or you just love the classics, then you need a trimmed manicure. It’s not at all difficult to do, the main thing is to be patient and careful, because during this process you can injure the skin near the cuticle or around the nails.

Perfect nails or all the beauty of a trim manicure - see how to create it using gel polish and learn about all the nuances of nail care in this case with the help of this video.

Please note that to decorate the trimmed version it is not necessary to use only gel polish - you can also resort to regular one.

Lesson No. 5. Unedged manicure

Unedged manicure is loved by those ladies who don't want to cut the cuticle so as not to provoke its growth. This procedure is a little safer than the trimming option, because it does not use any sharp objects in the form of scissors or swallows to remove the cuticle.

The following video describes a detailed step-by-step process for an untrimmed nail care lesson with all the necessary materials and equipment. After finishing your nails with an unedged manicure, you can use both regular and gel polishes. Rather, watch the video and get new ideas for inspiration.

Lesson No. 6. Step-by-step application of gel polish

Gel polish is unique for its durability, variety of shades, glossy shine and many other characteristics. And tell me, why go to a salon for beautiful and glossy nails with gel polish, if you can safely create beauty on them yourself at home?

Would you like to watch gel polish manicure lessons and know as many useful things as possible about this procedure? Then watch the following video, in which your attention will be offered:

• step-by-step process for creating beautiful nails using gel polish,
• what tools, special devices and materials you will need
• and many more useful little things in the form of tips and recommendations.

Finally, I would like to give a little advice! All videos from this material can also be used to create a pedicure. Yes, yes, imagine how beautiful it will look, for example, stamping simultaneously on the arms and legs with the same pattern.

Well, now you know what stepping and gradient are, how to design a print on short or long nails using regular or gel polish.

Remember that creating a beautiful manicure, like in a salon on your own nails, is not at all difficult, the main thing is to have a great desire to learn and remember those nuances with the recommendations that the masters give you from all the above videos.

We hope that we have inspired you to get creative and create new designs. Be beautiful, feminine and decorate this world with a brilliant manicure!

Manual for masters manicure and pedicure

Akhabadze A.F., Vasilyeva M.S.

INTRODUCTION § 1. AESTHETICS OF HANDS AND LEGS § 2. ANATOMY OF THE UPPER AND LOWER LIMB OF HUMAN Anatomy of the upper limbs Anatomy of the lower extremities § 3. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF SKIN § 4. SKIN APPENDIXES Sweat glands Sebaceous glands Hair Nails § 5. PUTENTAL DISEASES OF THE SKIN § 6. FUNGAL DISEASES OF SKIN AND NAILS § 8. DISEASES OF NAILS AND NAIL BED Nail dystrophy Subungual collection of blood (hematoma) Damage (injury) to the nail apparatus during manicure and pedicure Ingrown nail Hangnails Periungual and subungual warts § 9. PREVENTION OF NAIL DISEASES § 10. WORKPLACE OF A MANICURE AND PEDICURE MASTER. §eleven. MATERIALS FOR MANICURE (PEDICURE) § 12. RULES OF SANITARY AND HYGIENE WHEN PERFORMING MANICURE AND PEDICURE § 13. RULES AND TECHNIQUES FOR PERFORMING MANICURE WORK § 14. MASSAGE OF HANDS AND FOREARMS § 15. HYGIENIC CARE OF HANDS § 16. HAND CARE PRODUCTS § 17. RULES AND TECHNIQUES OF PERFORMING PEDICURE. MASSAGE OF FEET AND LINKS § 18. HYGIENIC FOOT CARE § 19. FOOT CARE PRODUCTS § 20. RULES OF SERVICE FOR VISITORS IN THE MANICURE (PEDICURE) OFFICE § 21. The connection between the condition of the feet and the general health of the body

Literature on cosmetics published by ModeRox

INTRODUCTION

Every person has a natural desire to be outwardly beautiful. Issues of beauty have worried and continue to worry people of all ages at all times. A person who is satisfied with his appearance feels more confident in society, is more active, is in a good mood, and has a higher productivity.

Household service enterprises are designed to help satisfy people's need to look more beautiful. Hairdressing salons and salons that do modern hairstyles, makeup, provide hygienic care for hair, face, arms and legs, perform manicures and pedicures, provide any person with ample opportunities to improve their appearance.

Hygienic care for hands and feet and giving them an aesthetic appearance are of great importance for human beauty and health. Arms and legs are the main working organs of a person. They are always loaded and constantly exposed to external physical, meteorological and chemical influences. The hands are always open, always in sight; in the summer, the feet and lower legs are also open. Keeping them in good condition, their aesthetic appearance is maintained through periodic manicure and pedicure procedures.

In combination with general hygienic body care, manicure and pedicure improve the condition of the body and prevent the development of diseases of the hands, feet and toes.

Manicure as a mandatory hygienic procedure is necessary for a large number of people for their professional activities (assemblers of watches, electronic and other precision instruments, musicians and doctors, waiters and hairdressers, etc.)

In recent years, there has been an increase in demand for procedures such as manicures and pedicures. The number of cosmetic, manicure and pedicure rooms at consumer service enterprises is growing. In this regard, the training of specialists - masters of manicure and pedicure is currently acquiring particular importance. Workers in these professions need special training both in theoretical issues and in mastering practical skills.

The training program for future manicurists and pedicurists includes studying the structure of the human body, anatomy and physiology of the upper and lower extremities, anatomy and physiology of the skin and its appendages (hair, nails), studying the most common diseases of the nails, skin of the hands and feet, indications and contraindications to carrying out manicure and pedicure procedures, the principles of hygienic care for hands, fingers, nails and feet, as well as methods and sequence of performing individual elements of manicure and pedicure.

Every person should have well-groomed, beautiful hands with manicure, regardless of the nature of their work activity.

Equally important is constant hygienic care of your feet, in particular your fingers, nails and feet. Pedicure is not only a hygienic, but also a health procedure that allows you to keep your feet in good condition and reduce their fatigue.

Healthy beautiful feet without calluses, corns, ingrown nails and excessive keratinization of the skin of the feet are the key to a person’s good health, high activity, performance, and high spirits.

§ 1. AESTHETICS OF HANDS AND LEGS

Currently, the population in the Russian Federation is provided with specialized medical cosmetology care that allows them to eliminate congenital and acquired defects in appearance. It is carried out by cosmetology clinics and offices of the Ministry of Health, as well as many private clinics and salons. In addition, with the help of cosmetic decorative products, services are provided to improve appearance in beauty salons and offices under the Departments of Household and Public Utilities.

Cosmetic procedures of a decorative nature include tinting the face and its parts (eyebrows, eyes, lips), as well as procedures for the care of hands and feet.

The word "cosmetics" translated from Greek means the art of decorating. It is closely related to the level of development of culture, natural science and medicine. Over the centuries, cosmetics have undergone periods of rapid development and decline. The desire for beauty has existed among man at all times and among all peoples. Even in Ancient Greece and Egypt, various paints, mixtures of vegetable and animal fats, decoctions and infusions of herbs were widely used to decorate the face, hands, legs and the entire body. Swimming, saunas, sun, and physical exercise were successfully used to strengthen the body.

The concept of "cosmetology" has a broad meaning. This is not only one of the types of specialized medical care, but also the study of cosmetic defects and diseases, their causes, the development of methods of prevention and treatment, and the search for harmless and effective cosmetics.

Perhaps the most ancient cosmetic procedure is the decoration of fingernails and toenails. During archaeological excavations, mummies with painted nails were discovered.

Procedures for caring for hands (hands, fingernails), as well as legs (feet and fingernails) are called, respectively, “manicure” (from the Latin manus - hand) and “pedicure” (from the Latin pes - foot). Special masters have long been trained to carry out these procedures.

Any hygienic and cosmetic care for a person’s appearance cannot be separated from the care of hands and feet.

Not taking care of your hands means neglecting an organ that is of great importance not only functionally, but also aesthetically. Every woman needs the beauty of her hands; her well-being and mood often depend on their condition. If hands are beautiful, they are not hidden. Beautiful hands help us in conversation. Beautiful, graceful gestures made by an unkempt hand, with rough skin, dull broken nails, not only will not make a pleasant impression, but can also arouse the critical gaze of others.

To preserve the beauty of your hands, it is necessary to maintain hygiene of the skin of your hands and especially your nails, since of all organs, the hands are the most susceptible to contamination. On the surface of the skin of the hands and under the nails there are many different microorganisms that can cause various diseases. Many women's professions require careful hand care as a prerequisite (doctors, teachers, nurses, salespeople, seamstresses, knitters, cooks, workers involved in assembling precision instruments, etc.).

§ 2. ANATOMY OF THE UPPER AND LOWER LIMB OF HUMAN

Manicurists and pedicurists who provide hygienic care for human limbs and give them a beautiful appearance must have an understanding of their anatomy and physiology.

Anatomy of the upper limbs

Hands - the upper limbs of a person - are the most important working tool, performing a wide variety of actions and movements. The hand is an organ of labor.

The structure of the upper limb is determined by its function, the structural features of the tissues that form it. Its form depends on gender, age, profession, as well as the general condition of the human body.

The left and right upper limbs differ from each other in the volume of the forearm, the shape and size of the right and left hands, and even in length - the right hand is almost 0.5 cm longer than the left.

The upper limb consists of the shoulder girdle and the free limb. In the anatomy of the free limb, areas are distinguished ( rice. 1 ): deltoid 1, anterior 2 and posterior areas of the shoulder, anterior 3 and posterior area of ​​the elbow, anterior 4 and posterior area of ​​the forearm, palmar 5 and dorsum of the hand.

Rice. 1. Areas of the free upper limb:

1 - deltoid, 2 - anterior region of the shoulder, 3 - anterior elbow area,

4 - anterior forearm, 5 - palmar area of ​​the hand

The main components of the upper limb: bone skeleton, ligaments, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, skin.

The bony skeleton of the free upper limb consists of three links ( rice. 2 ): shoulder 1, forearms 2, brushes 3 - and includes the humerus, forearm bones (ulna and radius) and hand bones. The bones are connected to each other by joints, connected by ligaments and muscles, which together make up the motor apparatus of the limb.

In the deltoid region of the free upper limb is the deltoid muscle, which covers the shoulder joint in the upper third of the humerus. The shoulder joint has great mobility. It is formed by the head of the humerus, which is shaped like a third of a ball, and the articular cavity of the scapula.

Rice. 2. Bony skeleton of the free upper limb:

1 - shoulder, 2 - forearm. 3 - brush

The ligaments of the joint and adjacent muscles are highly elastic. The articular surfaces are covered with cartilage.

The elbow joint is formed by the humerus, ulna and radius. Movement in the elbow joint is of two types: flexion and extension and rotation along the longitudinal axis. Flexion and extension of the elbow joint are carried out respectively by the biceps and triceps muscles, which are attached at one end to the humerus and the other to the radius.

Along the forearm there are muscles that provide various movements of the hand and fingers.

The hand is the most mobile part of the upper limb, performing the greatest number of movements. This is an organ suitable for both rough and delicate work, combining strength and high multilateral mobility.

The skin of the hand, especially on the palmar side, has many sensitive cells, so the hand is also a human tactile organ. High tactile ability and mobility of the hand in many directions allow a person to judge the size, shape and physical properties of objects.

The hand can be folded into the shape of a spoon, straightened with a spatula, and the bent fingers form a wide, strong hook on which a load can be held. The freely movable and strong thumb, located opposite the other fingers, acts together with them like a grip or tongs, bending into a fist. The strength of the thumb is equal to all other fingers combined. The fingers of the hand have different lengths, which allows them to grasp and hold spherical objects.

The upper limb, including the hand, can perform functions such as bringing objects closer to the body, pushing objects away from the body, hitting objects or an opponent, supporting movements, pulling on the crossbar, etc. Numerous and varied movements of the hand and the entire arm constitute an exceptional human ability.

The human hand includes the areas of the wrist, metacarpus and fingers. Skeleton of the hand ( rice. 3 ) consists of eight carpal bones 1, five metacarpals 2 and finger bones - phalanges 3.

The carpal bones are small, they are located in two rows. The first row consists of four carpal bones: scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum and pisiform. Three of them are connected by ligaments to the radius, forming the wrist joint. The head of the ulna does not reach the carpal bones and is connected to them by cartilage.

Rice. 3. Hand skeleton:

1 - carpal bones, 2 - metacarpal bones, 3 - phalanx

The wrist joint allows movement in many directions. The second row of carpal bones (trapezoid, lesser polygonal, capitate and hamate) are connected to the five metacarpal bones, forming a movable hinge joint.

Flexion and extension of the wrist joint occurs with the participation of both joints, and lateral movements occur in the joint of the wrist and forearm.

A wrist made up of small bones is more resistant to fracture than one made of one solid bone.

The metacarpal bones (there are five of them) are tubular. They are firmly connected to the carpal bones, which allows the hand to rest its palmar surface on flat objects and press on them.

The longitudinal bending of the individual metacarpal bones and their location side by side in the same plane with their convexity toward the back of the hand allow the hand to be folded into a spoon shape. The metacarpal bones of the thumb and little finger are more mobile than the other fingers.

The bones of the fingers, called phalanges, form a continuation of the metacarpal bones, connected to them and to each other by ligaments, forming finger joints. All fingers except the thumb have three phalanges, the thumb has two. The first phalanx of each finger is connected to the metacarpal bone.

Ligaments connect all the joints of the hand. They are made of strong fibers. The carpal bones are connected to each other and to the metacarpal bones by transverse and longitudinal ligaments. A particularly strong transverse ligament connects the heads of the metacarpal bones to each other and to the first phalanges of the fingers.

The muscles of the hand begin on the forearm. They raise the hand up, lower it, turn it left and right.

Six muscles produce wrist flexion ( rice. 4 ): long palm 4, flexor digitorum superficialis 5, flexor carpi radialis 2, flexor carpi ulnaris 6, flexor digitorum profundus 3 and flexor pollicis longus 1.

Rice. 4. Muscles that produce wrist flexion:

1 - flexor pollicis longus, 2 - flexor carpi radialis,

3 - flexor digitorum profundus, 4 - long palm,

5 - superficial flexor of the fingers, 6 - flexor carpi ulnaris

The following muscles are involved in extension of the hand: extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor carpi ulnaris, extensor digitorum communis, extensor of the index finger propria, extensor pollicis longus.

Rotating the hand of the lowered hand with the back and thumb towards the body is called bringing brushes Rotating the hand of the lowered hand with the palm forward with the thumb away from the body is called lead brushes

Adduction of the hand is produced by the muscles - flexor carpi ulnaris, extensor carpi ulnaris. Abduction of the hand is performed by the following muscles ( rice. 5 ): flexor carpi radialis 2 (see Fig. 4), long 2 and short 1 extensor carpi radialis, abductor pollicis longus 3 , long 5 and short 4 extensors of the thumb.

Rice. 5. Muscles producing wrist abduction:

1,2- extensor carpi radialis brevis and longus, 3 - abductor pollicis longus muscle, 4, 5 - extensor pollicis brevis and longus

The muscles of the fingers also begin on the forearm, which are divided into extensors of the fingers (running along the back of the hand) and flexors of the fingers (running along the palmar side of the hand). Some of the flexors are attached to the second phalanges of the 2-5th fingers, others to the third (ungual) phalanges of the same fingers.

The thumb has its own special muscles, which also begin on the forearm. A group of muscles abducts and adducts the fingers to the palm, they go from the metacarpal bones to the first phalanges of the fingers; two muscles located in the palm bring the little finger closer to the thumb.

Thus, each finger produces flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and circular movements. In the interphalangeal joints, only flexion and extension are possible.

With various movements of the hand, movements occur in the wrist, wrist, metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints.

The relief of the palm is characterized by two elevations formed by the muscles of the 1st and 5th fingers. Between them is a triangular palmar cavity.

The dorsum of the hand is slightly convex. In the wrist area, when the thumb is abducted, a hole appears, called the “anatomical snuffbox”.

Anatomy of the lower extremities

The lower limbs perform mainly the supporting, spring and motor functions of the human body. Due to the joints, muscles and ligaments, the lower limbs seem to absorb body movements and weaken the transmission to the body of all shocks and shocks when walking, running, jumping. The foot is of particular importance. With certain exercises, the lower limb can perform impacts, pushing the body away from the support area (jumping), squatting, lifting and other movements.

Rice. 6. Areas of the free lower limb:

1 - sole area, 2 - back of the leg, 3 - posterior region of the knee joint,

4 - posterior thigh region, 5 - gluteal region, b - anterior thigh area,

7 - anterior area of ​​the knee joint, 8 - anterior area of ​​the lower leg, 9 - area of ​​the back of the foot

The lower limbs consist of the pelvic girdle and the free lower limb.

The length and shape of the lower limb depend on the gender and age of the person, the characteristics of its constituent tissues: bones, muscles, joints and subcutaneous tissue.

On the lower limb, areas are identified ( rice. 6 ): gluteal 5, anterior 6 and posterior 4 hips, front 7 and back 3 knee joint, anterior 8 and back 2 tibias, anterior, posterior, outer and inner ankle joints, dorsum of the foot 9, soles 1.

Bony skeleton of the free lower limb ( rice. 7 ) consists of three links and includes the femur 1, shin bones 2 and foot bones 3. The bones of the lower leg include the tibia and fibula.

The femur is the largest and thickest of the tubular bones; its upper head mates with the pelvic bone, forming the hip joint. The ligaments of the hip joint are the most powerful.

The lower end of the femur is connected at an angle to the tibia, forming the knee joint. The top of the joint angle is covered by the patella bone (patella).

Rice. 7. Bony skeleton of the free lower limb:

1 - femur, 2 - shin bones, 3 - foot bones

The knee joint undergoes flexion, extension and rotation. The ligaments of the knee joint are located cruciformly.

The hip levator and knee flexor muscles are located on the back side of the femur, and the extensor muscles are located on the front side. The muscles of the lower extremities are the strongest in the human body. The tibia articulates with the talus bone of the foot to form the ankle joint.

At the junction of the bones of all joints of the lower limb there are thick cartilaginous pads. The joints provide the function of uprightness, shock absorption when jumping and running.

Along the lower leg are muscles that flex and extend the ankle, foot, and toes.

The foot, like the hand, is divided into three sections ( rice. 8 ): tarsus 1, metatarsus 2 and toes 3 . The foot is primarily designed to support and cushion the body. It looks like a vault. The toes are inactive compared to the fingers. Due to the different function of the toes compared to the fingers and as a result of wearing shoes, their mobility has become less. The bones of the foot are larger than the bones of the hand.

Rice. 8. Sections of the foot skeleton:

1 - tarsus, 2 - metatarsus, 3 - fingers

The tarsal skeleton consists of seven bones located in two rows between the tibia and metatarsus. The talus tarsal bone forms the ankle joint with the bones of the lower leg.

One of the main means of nail care is manicure. This involves giving them a beautiful shape, removing (or pushing back) the strip of skin (cuticle) surrounding the nails, and in most cases, covering them with varnish.

1. The preparatory stage involves treating the skin of the hands and nails with sanitary napkins. Various baths should be avoided because the nails absorb too much water, swell and become weak and poorly responsive to care procedures. When processing, nails should be as dry as possible.

2. Before treating nails, manicure equipment and hands should be thoroughly washed with warm water and soap. This is the only way to avoid infection, since microdamages that occur when treating nails can become a gateway for it to enter the body.

Advice: It is also necessary, immediately after removing a strip of skin around the nail, to wipe the area with 3% hydrogen peroxide, and immediately lubricate the resulting damage with iodine.

3. Cuticle treatment is carried out using special oils and creams. After this procedure, the cuticle becomes so pliable that it can be easily and painlessly pushed back. Cutting the cuticle can cause the nail to become infected, which will affect its growth.

Tip 2: The cuticle needs to be processed from the center to the edge.

Tip 3: After this procedure, the nail should be as dry as possible, so it is better to wipe it with a dry cotton pad or soft paper napkin.

4. Nails are cut at least once every two weeks, giving them an almond or oval shape. You shouldn't leave long nails - they break easily. It’s beautiful when the free edge of the nail protrudes 3-4 millimeters. If you cut your nails shorter, their shape changes, they look wider, and your fingers appear shorter and thicker.

Advice: After trimming your nails, be sure to smooth the sharp (scratching) edges with a special file. Move it lightly, without pressure, only towards the middle, trying not to grind down the smooth surface of the nail. Nails should be filed in one direction - then they will not split.

5. In order for your nails to look well-groomed, they need to be shaped and smoothed out. The shape is set using a double-sided nail file. Most polishing files come in different surface textures: use the roughest surface only as a file for filing; surface of medium texture - to remove rough areas and scars on the surface of the nail (this should be done no more than once a month); The softest sections of the polisher are used to remove the smallest scars and add shine to the nails. Both procedures are performed with movements in the direction from the edge to the center. The free edge of the nail must be at least 1.5 mm.

Tip 1: Try not to polish too much - this can weaken your nails. If your nails are thin and prone to splitting, polishing should be avoided altogether.

Tip 3: It should be remembered that when using the Improved Varnish Base, the use of a polisher, which gives the nail additional gloss, is not required.

6. The base for the varnish creates an impermeable film that protects the nail plate from the penetration of coloring pigments of colored varnish. Thanks to the vitamin complexes contained in it, the base for the varnish strengthens the nail. And finally, it levels the surface of the nail in order to distribute the colored varnish as evenly as possible. In this case, the base for the varnish is also applied under the nail in order to further strengthen the nail plate.

Advice: The base for the varnish should be applied like other varnishes, slightly short of the cuticle.

7. Colored varnish is usually applied in 2 layers. The first stroke is made in the center. The brush should be placed closer to the middle of the nail, and not to the cuticle, to avoid getting the polish on it. The next two strokes are made closer to the lateral edges of the nail plate. Uniform application of varnish is especially important for the first coat, since the second coat will visually enhance all defects. Since the polish tends to peel along the edges of the nail, it is recommended to use the four-step application method. First, a horizontal stroke is made along the edge of the nail, and then three vertical strokes follow. If the nail plate is in good condition, the coating lasts up to two weeks.

Tip 1: Avoid applying polish to the nail socket as this may inhibit further nail growth.

Tip 2: When choosing the color of the varnish, you should focus on your skin tone. For example, a “cool” color of varnish with a warm skin tone gives the skin next to the nail plate an unnatural faded tint.

8. The last stage of manicure is the application of liquid to quickly dry the varnish. It allows you to get a stable coating in a shorter time and helps the colored varnish to last much longer. In addition, the liquid for quickly drying the varnish gives it additional shine.