Manicure

manicure

The word 'manicure' is derived from the Latin word 'manus' (meaning -hand) cure (care).

A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands. A home manicure can treat just the hands, just the nails, or both. A standard manicure usually includes filing and shaping of the nails and the application of polish, but there are also speciality manicures, like: Salon Manicure, French Manicure, Spa Manicure. Treatments for hands usually include soaking in a softening substance and application of hand lotion.

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.

Tools:

Bowl of warm water or fingerbath
Nail clippers
Cuticle knife and clippers
Cuticle pusher/Hoof stick
Nail file/emery board, buffer, scissors, brush and other Manicure Tools

Supplies:

Cuticle remover, oil and cream
Massage lotion
Nail polish

Base coat polish & ridge filler polish
Color varnish
Top coat or sealant

Nail polish remover or nail polish remover wipes
Hand cream
Sanitizing spray/towels
Cotton balls/pads
Hand towels

Tweezerman Professional Manicure Solution Kit	Body Toolz Manicure Kit	Barielle Natural French Manicure Kit
Japonesque Manicure Set	MAVALA Correcteur for Nail Polish	Essie Millionails Nail Strengthener
Essie Everyday Top Coat	Orly Nail Rescue	Tweezerman Women's Deluxe Gift Kit
Mehaz 999 - 4?quot; Long John Cuticle Nipper	Supernail Deluxe Manicure Machine	Emjoi Petite Nail Care