A good manicure is one of the main signs of female grooming. However, a variety of coatings weaken and worsen the nail plate. How, taking care of the beauty of nails, maintain their health and beauty?
The most common questions about nail care are answered by a manicure specialist Yulia Erokhina.
No. On the contrary, it protects nails from mechanical damage, which allows them to grow calmly. True, when using gel polish, you must follow a number of rules: do not remove the gel polish yourself; apply the coating by a professional craftsman; remove the cover every 2-3 weeks; dry the coating not in a UV lamp, but in an LED lamp – do not take your hands out of the lamp ahead of time.
The nail is a keratinized part of the skin, it does not “breathe”. The nail forms and grows under the cuticle, where it feeds and “breathes” through the microcapillaries. On the surface there are already formed keratinized cells that do not need respiration.
Time does not stand still, including the technology of manicure. If before there was only a trim manicure, which had to be done once every two weeks, now hardware manicure is more popular. It removes the cuticle cleanly and slows down its growth, in contrast to the edged manicure. As a result, the cuticle grows correctly, without burrs.
This cuticle gives the hands an untidy look.
During the first hour after a manicure, it is undesirable, and then you can wash the dishes and go to the bathhouse. But it is better to refrain from using detergents, and not only because of manicure, but above all to protect the skin of the hands. Do not neglect gloves for household chores!
The coating can cause allergies if the master does not observe the correct application or uses cheap materials. It can also lead to overdrying of the nail plate and cuticle. Therefore, you need to know the brands of hypoallergenic varnishes and ask the master what he uses. If the allergy still manifests itself, you need to immediately remove the cover and start treatment.
There are a lot of options, and quite budgetary ones. Choose the one that you like best and has the most positive impact.
Milk bath
Milk is a source of calcium. If your nails are brittle and dry, heat whole (not skim) milk to a comfortable temperature and dip your fingers into it for 15-20 minutes. It is advisable to carry out such a procedure 4 times a week – and the result will not be long in coming.
Liquid vitamins
Mix vitamins A and E (they are sold in capsules in pharmacies) and cover your nails every night before bed. It is advisable to repeat this course of treatment every 2-3 months.
Iodine
This tool is in every home medicine cabinet. It is better to apply it on your nails at night, so as not to frighten others. Before going to bed, smear your nails with a cotton swab and do not rinse until morning. This session can be performed 2 times a week.
Oil
In order for the nail to grow healthy and not dry, it is imperative to nourish the cuticle. There are special oils for this, but if you cannot buy them, you can get by, for example, olive or castor oils. Oil should be fed to the cuticle at least twice a day.
Salt
Who among us has not noticed that during a vacation at the sea, nails become stronger and grow faster? Meanwhile, the sea can be arranged at home. How? Dissolve sea salt in warm water, add a drop of iodine or essential oil there. Hold your hands in this “sea” water for 15-20 minutes, dry and apply a nourishing cream. Such a sea at home should be done no more than 2 times a week.
Food
Do not forget that external beauty is largely due to internal processes in the body. Therefore, it is worth monitoring the diet so that the nails become stronger. You need to add dairy food to your diet, as it contains calcium, as well as seaweed, which is rich in iodine.
Repair varnishes
The strengthening enamel has been replaced by a large number of restorative varnishes. You can find a lot of options in the store, but it is worth consulting your master who will really help. Also in the salons there are proposals for procedures to restore the health of the nail plate and strengthen it.
Do not forget that healthy nails and fresh high-quality manicure are an important part of every woman’s appearance!