All girls and women strive to keep their beauty as long as possible. Therefore, they devote a lot of time to the face and body, performing various care procedures. Well, what about the hands? Do they really need nothing but a manicure? Hands also need to be taken care of, because it is from them that you can easily determine the age of a lady. Therefore, such a procedure as a SPA manicure was created especially for them.
What is this
SPA-manicure is a hand care that includes several stages. After the procedure, the skin becomes soft and velvety, and the nail plate is strengthened. In the SPA-manicure salon, the master can do quite a long time, about two hours, but the result is worth it. Therefore, the procedure is becoming more and more popular. There are several varieties:
- classic spa manicure;
- Japanese;
- hot;
- almond.
Each has its own distinctive features, but they are all designed to maintain the beauty of your hands and allow you to relax and enjoy the procedure. The technologies for their implementation do not differ much from each other, the main difference is the compositions,which are used to perform SPA services.
How it's made
There is no specific technology for performing a spa manicure. Each master has his own approach. He can add, for example, massage or body wrap for greater effect. Therefore, SPA-sets for manicure may differ.
- First, the master removes the varnish coating.
- Then he sanitizes his hands and degreases his nails.
- With the help of a file, the master gives the desired shape to the nails. Then, using a special liquid, softens the cuticle and pushes it back with a stick. All movements should be slow and smooth.
- Then you dip your pens into a special solution of water, s alt and various essential oils.
- Next, the master starts peeling. With massage movements, he rubs a scrub into the skin of his hands, which removes the stratum corneum.
- After peeling, the master applies a moisturizing and nourishing cream to his hands.
- Then he polishes his nails and applies the base coat. If desired, can make a beautiful design.
SPA manicure should be accompanied by slow and smooth movements, you should relax and enjoy this procedure.
Advantages and disadvantages of this service in the salon
Salon SPA-manicure has a number of advantages:
- the master selects the composition individually for each client, based on the condition of his hands;
- professional master who knows the basics of massage, duringprocedures can act on points that will benefit the entire body;
- essential oils help you relax;
- the master can make an interesting and beautiful nail design.
The main disadvantages of this procedure are that it is expensive and time consuming. Therefore, some ladies purchase kits and do it themselves.
Home nail care
Performing such a manicure at home also has its advantages:
- you choose the duration of the procedure yourself;
- you can create the atmosphere that will most relax you;
- simultaneously with a SPA manicure, you can make a face or hair mask.
Among the shortcomings, one can single out that you will have to look for and purchase sets for this procedure yourself. The execution technology is not much different from the salon.
- If there is, then remove the varnish coating with liquid without acetone.
- Use a nail file to create the desired shape of nails.
- Use essential oils and s alt for a relaxing hand bath.
- Treat the cuticle.
- For peeling, you can use a store-bought scrub or make your own. To do this, you need to mix sea s alt, oil and lemon juice. Warm the mixture slightly before applying it to your hands.
- Then make a hand mask using various oils and herbs.
- Remove the mask with a paper towel with gentle and smooth movements. Andmassage the hands and nails with nourishing cream.
This nail care is best done in the evening, because it will allow you to relax after a day's work. In addition, essential oils have a beneficial effect on the nervous system and improve sleep. You need to do a SPA manicure regularly so that the skin of your hands remains beautiful and well-groomed.
Features of Japanese manicure
One of the varieties of SPA hand care is Japanese manicure. It differs from other varieties in that only natural ingredients are used for its implementation, and suede is used instead of a nail file. This care is aimed at restoring the nail plate.
- The master selects the components for the procedure, after diagnosing the condition of the skin of the hands and nails.
- Then he applies a mineral blend or fragrance oil to the cuticles.
- A moisturizing serum is applied to the nail plates.
- Then the master proceeds to strengthen it. First, he covers the nail with a special mixture. Then he applies a paste consisting of pearl chips and calcium. And the third component is a paste, which includes silicon powder.
- The nail is polished with a suede or calfskin file.
- The master massages the fingers and palms with special bags. They may contain hot sand, herbs or essential oils. Sometimes the master does a contrast massage (a hot bag alternates with a cold one).
- Special compositions with medicinal components are applied to the hands.
After a Japanese manicure, the skin of the hands becomes tender, the nails have a special shine, and all microcracks heal. Therefore, this procedure is becoming more and more popular.
SPA manicure reviews
Those who have tried this procedure note that the condition of the skin of the hands and nails has become better. They look more well-groomed, the skin does not peel off, and the nail plate has become stronger.
Of the shortcomings, duration and cost are distinguished. And those who do it themselves note that it can be difficult to find quality spa manicure kits.
All its varieties can be done independently at home. Only you will need to look for kits for the procedure. SPA nail care will allow you not only to make your hands and nails well-groomed and beautiful, but also help you relax, escape from everyday affairs and feel like a real princess.