The word 'manicure' is derived from the Latin word 'manus' (meaning -hand) cure (care).
Gel manicure
Gel manicure a new technique to keep the nail polish up to 2 weeks. This polish is not an ordinary polish, it is created with gel. First a regular manicure is done then gel is applied. Every layer is dried under UV light. Once the process is done the nails are completely dried and the fear of smudging the polish is impossible. The gel polish stays shiny and it does not chip, it also helps the nail grow rather then break, especially when the nails are abused.
Purpose of manicure
- Prevent hang - nail formation.
- Prevents nail damages like splits, tears, and fragile tips.
- The accompanying massage of the hands improve and increase the blood circulation, suppleness and flexibility of the hands and wrist.
- Discourages wrinkling of the skin on the hand, which is one of the first body part to show the sign of aging.
Procedure
- Remove the old polish with acetone using cotton
- Shape the nail using nail cutter and nail filer
- Dip and soak the hands in luke warm water to which liquid soap or shampoo is added
- Wash the hand with cold clear water and then wipe fingers with a soft towel
- Clean the nail using orange stick and cotton dipped in Antiseptic lotion
- Buff the cuticle with some cream
- Push the cuticle back gently using cuticle pusher
- Massage the hands for five minutes
- Apply the first coat of nail polish
- When the first coat is dried and hard apply the second coat. Do not dab but stroke in on with three even strokes starting at the base and sweeping up to the top
- Allow to dry thoroughly in between the coats
