Every woman wants to look well-groomed, fashionable and stylish. Of the whole image, it is most difficult to hide the age of the hands. Therefore, they require special care. The use of baths, masks, creams, massages are mandatory procedures. But the true gloss and the effect of grooming gives the hands a manicure. Properly and accurately executed, matched to the tone of the outfit or makeup, it will create a complete image.
Of course, a beautiful and high-quality manicure will be done in the master's salon. They will advise you on how to shape your nails and how to decorate them to complement your outfit or overall look. And if there is no time for a salon? Is it possible to make a beautiful and simple manicure at home? Yes, you certainly may. The truth will have to tinker, especially in the absence of skills. Any business requires practice. Here are some tips to help you master the procedure yourself.
How to do a manicure at home?
To perform a manicure yourself at home, you need:
• container for nail bath;
• manicure set;
• varnishes of the desired shades;
• brushes and sticks for drawing patterns;
• additional materials (stickers, patterns, rhinestones, etc.);•nail polish remover.
A beautiful and simple manicure at home is done in 3 steps.
First step
You need to start by removing the varnish that was applied earlier. To do this, you need to use a special tool. Nail polish remover helps exfoliate the upper layers of the nail plate, and thanks to this, the varnish stays on the nails better and longer. It is better to use products that do not contain acetone, so as not to overdry the nail plate. As it becomes dry and brittle, it flakes and breaks easily.
Second step
Then you need to cut your nails to the desired length and shape them with a nail file. For processing natural nails, only a fine-grained nail file should be used. You can determine it by stroking the surface with a fingertip. If the glide is pleasant, without unnecessary hooks or "grains of sand", then you can use it. The base in the file should be cardboard or rubber. Do not use metal or coarse files, they are suitable for artificial nails.
Third step
Cuticle treatment. This is where the nail begins to grow. To carefully remove excess cuticles, you must first treat the area with a special tool or steam your fingers well. To do this, you need a shallow container where hot water is poured. For a better and faster effect, you can add a couple of drops of liquid soap and a tablespoon of bath s alts. Steam your hand for 15 minutes, dry thoroughly and remove the steamed skin from the nail bed. Here, tools are used topush back the cuticle and cut off the excess. These sticks are called scrapers. You need to work very carefully, as there are a lot of blood vessels around the nail under the skin, which are easy to damage. Burrs are best removed with a nail clipper (tweezers or nail clippers).
Next comes the nail polish. To align the nail plate, it can be polished with a nail file (the nail must be dry!). You can apply a base coat. It is important that the surface is even, otherwise the decorative coating will lie ugly. There are special tools to speed up the drying of varnishes. You can apply a drop on each nail so that the base dries faster. Next is creativity. If you need a classic manicure with a simple varnish, then cover all nails with a single-color varnish of any shade. Evenly painting over the entire plate, from the bed to the tip of the nail. Don't forget the side zones. Such a simple summer manicure is suitable for every day or holiday.
Classic and holiday manicure
French manicure is considered a classic. With it, the free edge of the nail is painted over with white varnish on a beige or pink background. The shape of the nail can be square or oval. To make white varnish lie more evenly, it is necessary to draw a special white pencil along the inner surface of the free edge of the nail or use an adhesive stencil. Such a manicure requires fixing, a colorless varnish must be applied on top. Such a manicure is suitable for brides, complementing the image of purity and innocence.
When neededmanicure for a celebration, evening, holiday, you can safely apply bright colors, decorate with lines or drawings. It is difficult to apply the drawing yourself, so you should use stickers or templates. Contrasting colors of varnishes are used, nails are decorated with gold or silver lines, rhinestones are glued. A simple manicure for short nails can be supplemented with vertical lines to visually lengthen the nail plate.
Fashion Manicure Trends
This year, applying gold lines is in fashion. Longitudinal, transverse, oblique lines of different widths are applied to the main color. The main trend of the summer is the bleached yellow color of the base. The gradient (smooth color transition from pale blue to warm pink) has become very fashionable, both as a base and for self-application. True, it is difficult to make such an option at home.
A beautiful and simple manicure at home can be done using the water method. This is a very interesting and unusual option. Such a wonderful and simple summer manicure looks stylish and modern. Water is poured into a small container. A drop of varnish is applied to the surface, then a drop of varnish of a different shade, similar or contrasting in color, the varnishes are gently mixed with a wooden stick (possibly a toothpick) from the center to the edges, a bizarre, blurry pattern is created. Each finger is generously smeared around the nail with a greasy cream and immersed in water with varnish. Excess varnish from the skin is easily removed with a cotton swab, and an unusual pattern is obtained on the nail. Such a manicure also requires good drying and additional fixation with a colorlessvarnish. Described ideas for manicure with varnish can be changed or supplemented during their execution. It all depends on your imagination.
Manicure Tips
To keep your hands in order, it is not necessary to visit beauty salons. You can learn how to treat nails at home on your own. The main thing is that they are all the same length, shape, carefully filed. The length of the nails does not matter much, the main thing is grooming. A simple manicure for short nails is easier to perform. In case of damage to the coating on one nail, it is necessary to remove the varnish from all and apply a new one. Therefore, every woman’s cosmetic bag should have varnish, a nail file and a nail polish remover. The modern industry offers "camping" options for the latter in the form of boxes with a sponge or napkins.
A beautiful and simple manicure at home is another way to emphasize the individuality and uniqueness of every woman. Without a good manicure, there are no well-groomed hands. And beautiful hands are a sign of a real lady.
