Hi, A manicure is definitely the best way to pamper your hands and nails. Good nails are always appreciated and they reflects your beauty. A good manicure gives a relaxing experience to you, as they are more like to a hand spa. Before getting a manicure, you should know some different types of manicures, and which one is the best match for you....
1. Basic manicure
Basic manicure is the simplest manicure and the basic step before any specific manicure. This is a basic treatment to our hands and nails. In this,
- A cuticle cream/ oil is applied and the hands are soaked in warm water for 5 minutes.
- The cuticle is then tamed and get a good massage to hands and nails.
- The nails are shaped based on your preferred shape after drying your hands and nails.
- A base coat of nail polish is applied.
- 2 Coats of nail polish is applied depending on the color of your choice.
- Covered by a top coat.
This basic manicure is ideal for you if you are a beginner or a person with no previous experience in manicure. You can also try this easily at home. It is not a harmful one for your nails and protects your nail from splitting and breaking. It will last for 4-5 days without chipping.
2. Gel manicure
Gel Manicure provides a fresh look to your nails and hands. It is a long-lasting manicure and perfect for those who have short brittle nails.This manicure gives a glossy look to your nails.
- All the basic manicure steps are done in the gel manicure.
- 2-3 coats of a gel nail polish is applied after base coat.
- A UV light is used for drying the nail polish, which makes the drying process more complete and perfect.
- Finish with a top coat.
3. French Manicure
French Manicure gives a fresh, elegant, classic look to your nails. It is suitable for all occasions and is done with neutral colors. It also provides a healthy look to your nails.
- After doing a basic manicure, it applies a base coat on your nails.
- Then applies a pale pink nail polish.
- This is followed by applying a white nail polish at the tip of your nails.
There is another type of manicure procedure called Reverse French Manicure. As the name indicates, it is provides a reverse French Manicure look. In this, brighter colors also can be selected.
- The end near the cuticles are painted with a lighter color
- The other region of nails are colored with any brighter color of your choice.
4. American Manicure
Like French Manicure, American Manicure gives a elegant, classic look to your nails. In this the nail shape is kept round and uses more off-white, pale colors to get a natural look.
- After completing the basic manicure steps, the nail is polished with a pale nail color.
- Then the nail tips are colored with some light, nude colors.
- This classic look can also be embellished with some glitter polish or simple nail polish.
5. Paraffin Manicure
Paraffin Manicure is a little different from other manicures, as it is more close to a hand spa. It is the perfect one for you if you have dry and rough hands.
- With the basic manicure procedure, you get a good hand massage with some hand cream or lotion.
- Your hands are dipped in paraffin wax liquid and allow it to dry.
- This procedure is repeated until your hands are completely covered with paraffin wax.
- Then your nails are shaped and coated with the nail polish of your choice.
This manicure mainly focuses on the appearance of your hands, than the type and finish of nail polish applied. It provides you an extremely soft and smooth hands.
6. Mirror Manicure
If you want a shiny prominent nails, this one is the perfect choice for you. It gives a mirror finish to your nails as the name indicates.
- After the basic manicure, the nails are double coated with the nail paint.
- A perfect drying is obtained for nails after applying each coat.
- A mirror powder is applied and the nails are sealed with a top coat.
- It is finished with a gel top coat to get a more shiny mirror look.
In mirror manicure most people go with a silver shade as top coat to get a mirror look. But there are other options for top coat to make the look more prettier.
7. Acrylic Manicure
This manicure is the best one for those who do not have natural long, healthy nails. It gives your nails a more creative look.
- After the basic manicure, an artificial nail extension is adheres to your natural nails.
- This artificial nails are adhered by keeping some distance from the nail bed.
Always seek the help of a professional manicurist if you want to do a acrylic manicure. Using Acrylic nail very often, may affect the health of your nails.The buffing and sticking on your natural nails may cause damage to them. So it is best to do this manicure once in a while, only for special occasions.
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