Well-groomed nails are a mandatory item in the appearance of any girl. Sometimes beauty salons are far from the best option. It's hard to choose a place, masters, there is a risk of serious infections. Manicure at home is a very simple process. The main thing is to do everything correctly and skillfully. This article will help you figure out how to do a manicure, and how to properly apply nail polish without mistakes.
Before starting the process, it is worth considering that there are three main types of manicure: classic, European and edged manicure. In most modern beauty salons, hardware manicure is practiced, since the effect of it is long-term.
Hardware manicure
Its huge plus is the uselessness of steaming. The main thing you need is a good device and a set of nozzles. Choosing a machine designed for manicure is not at all difficult. You can consult with manicure masters on the forums or get acquainted with the assortment usingvideo. Before starting the process, it is very important to take courses or watch a few video tutorials about this type of manicure, since it is quite difficult to perform. At first, the manicure process will be a little difficult, but everything can be learned.
European manicure
For a European manicure, you will need a little more devices, but there will be noticeably less problems with finding them. European manicure is not a good choice in case of further coverage (gel polish or regular polish). Useful for European manicure:
- Cuticle softener (remover).
- Orange stick.
- Finishing file.
- Cuticle oil.
- Hand cream or lotion.
The best European manicure suits people with sensitive skin. In execution, it is not at all complicated and does not require training. Anyone can learn it with simple video tutorials.
Classic Manicure
The most popular type of manicure is classic. It will require a large number of tools. True, getting them is quite easy. In this type of manicure, it is very important to properly disinfect everything, because it is very easy to infect. Of the tools you will need:
- Cutters.
- Scissors.
- Pusher.
- Disposable nail files.
- Remover (for dry and rough cuticles).
- Hand bath
- Dust brush.
You can learn how to do a trimmed manicure in courses, video lessons, as well as a brief instruction below.
Manicure process at home:
- Remove the varnish with a cotton pad and a special liquid.
- Shape your nails with a nail file. To do this, you should not engage in steaming nails, because attempts to file wet nails are likely to result in delamination of the nail plate.
- Fill a suitable vessel with warm water. Add sea s alt to the bath, at the rate of a tablespoon per glass of water. Soak your nails for no more than 10 minutes (the best option is 5-7 minutes).
- After the bath, it is very important to dry your nails with a towel. If there is dirt and dust under the nail, it should be removed with an orange stick. The use of metal instruments at this stage should be abandoned, as they can seriously damage the nail plate.
- With an orange stick, you need to move the cuticle and skin on the sides of the nail, closer to the side “rollers”. Next, you need to cut the skin with pliers. Instruments must be thoroughly disinfected before use. The movements when cutting the cuticle should be smooth and not jerky. It is also very important to remove the skin from the side rollers carefully, removing only the layer of dead skin.
- After completing the procedure for removing dead skin, you need to disinfect your hands.
- If you do not want to varnish your nails, you should lubricate your fingertips with cuticle oil or any other vegetable oil.
How to apply nail polish?
Finishing nails with nail polish seems to many to be a very time-consuming process, but for the bestresult, you need to know a little more about nail coverage than girls are used to. How to properly apply varnish on nails and what is needed to cover with ordinary varnish? You will need the following:
- Orange stick.
- Degreaser.
- Basis.
- Colored polish.
- Top.
So, how to apply varnish correctly? This information you need to know:
- First you need to do a manicure procedure (cut the cuticle, shape the nails, etc.).
- After its completion, it is worth degreasing the nails with a special tool or ordinary alcohol.
- After it is worth pushing the skin with an orange stick.
- Next, you need to apply a base suitable for the selected varnish, for a longer-term result.
- After the base has dried, you can start varnishing.
- The color layer needs to be topped up to avoid scratches and last longer.
- At the end of the procedure, if desired, oil and moisturizer can be applied to the nails.
Gel Polish
Gel polish is a very fashionable type of nail care. Some girls do not really like to trust the manicure process to outside masters. Despite the fact that the coating procedure looks rather complicated, it will not be difficult to repeat it at home.
How to apply gel polish at home?
You can learn how to apply gel polish correctly with the help of courses, although in any business the main thing is to fill your hand. You can offer your help to your friends, mother or sister (the main thing is not to forget about disinfection). Starter cover kit consists of:
- UV or LED lamps.
- Degreaser.
- Base coat.
- Top coat.
- Means for removing the sticky layer.
- Coating removers.
- Colored gel polish.
- Decor items (optional).
So what do you need to know about how to properly apply nail polish?
- After completing the selected type of manicure, you can begin to prepare the nails for coating.
- Start with nail buff, for a better connection between the coating and the nail.
- Next you need to apply a degreaser.
- After you can start applying the coating and its polymerization. You should start from the base. You can perform alignment if needed. The base should be dried well in the lamp (the time depends on the lamp, but usually 1-2 minutes).
- After applying the base, you can start applying color. The color needs to be dried in the lamp.
- Next, you need to complete the top coat. The top should also be dried in the lamp.
- At the end of the coating, remove the sticky layer, using the liquid intended for this purpose.
Here's how to apply gel polish step by step.
Simple and fun nail designs
The design, which features a combination of black and gold, is perfect for autumn.
A solid color manicure with glittery stripes is perfect for fans of minimalism.
The combination of pastel colors in manicure is greatperfect for spring wardrobe.
Ideal for nature lovers to embody a natural stone print in a manicure.
Nude combined with sequins remains in fashion no matter what.
Applying gel polish on your nails like a seven-six is easy, simple, but practice never hurts. Manicure is a real art, the main thing is to do it skillfully.
