What is a classic manicure and how to do it?

The European technique of unedged manicure is gaining more and more popularity among women, but despite this, many masters still do classic manicure. The cutting technique effectively solves the problem of a coarsened cuticle, which is not so easy to soften with a remover at one time, which is why situations often arise when it needs to be cut with scissors or special nippers.

Cut manicure differs from all other techniques, and this is evident from its name. So, in a European manicure, the cuticle is first softened with special chemical compounds, and then pushed back with an orange stick, in the classic version, the softened cuticle is cut off using cutters, scissors, shoulder blades and other metal tools.

Cut manicure means the complete removal of an overgrown cuticle from the surface of the nail rollers. This procedure involves the mandatory preliminary steaming of rough skin in fairly warm water, which is why the manicure is often called "wet". A similar treatment prepares the nail plates for applying a decorative or therapeutic coating.

However, there is a drawback in this technique - the probability of damage to the skin and the risk of infection.Here, strict requirements are placed on the sterilization of tools and the professionalism of the master, which is why it is best to do such a manicure at home with your personal tools or contact proven nail salon. Usually, experts advise starting with a trimmed manicure, and then, when the cuticle becomes soft, switch to hardware or combination.

Let us dwell on the main features of a trimmed classic manicure:

• this technique allows you to remove even the most keratinized layers of the epidermis, an overgrown and rough cuticle, which grows very quickly and worsens the general appearance of the nails and hands as a whole;
• instant effect - this processing method is optimal for those who need to put their hands in order as quickly as possible;
• after processing, the effect persists for a rather long time - about a month, during which time only a decorative coating may require adjustment;
• if you have the necessary tools, you can even make such a manicure at home, and it’s quite possible to buy tools in any store at a fairly affordable price.

Cut manicure is different from all other types of nail treatment. For example, with hardware manicure, the treatment is performed with a special device with cutters and other nozzles. This device is usually used in beauty salons, since it requires special skills and professional dexterity to work with it. Such processing is suitable for any coatings, including shellac, it takes a little time, and the next one will be required no sooner than two months later.

With a hardware manicure, you do not need to pre-soak the nails and the skin around themInstead, they are simply lubricated with gel and removed with one of the instrument cutters. Processing lasts very quickly, but the procedure has a significant drawback - due to the fact that the mechanism rotates very quickly, a painful sensation may appear in the nearby nerve endings of the fingers, so it is undesirable to purchase such a device for independent use at home.

But trimmed manicure has its drawbacks, so some time ago a new technique appeared - combined manicure, which combines several basic procedures. Here, the cuticle that has grown, as well as the burrs on the side rollers, are cut off with tweezers and scissors, then they are brought to the ideal state with the help of a hardware device: the nail plate is leveled, and the cutter, passing the cuticle cut-off point, smoothes out irregularities and makes the surface smooth.

The result of a combined manicure is:

• very delicate skin around the nails;
• smooth nail plate;
• complete removal of untidy cuticles and painful burrs.

Compared to classic edged manicure:

• the skin on the nail rollers on the sides is smoother;
• no cuts;
• overall, hands look tidier.

Let us dwell on the advantages and disadvantages of edged manicure.

Compared to other processing methods, it has quite a few advantages.

• Efficiency. The overgrown part of the cuticle does not move away, but is cut off, so that the hands remain well-groomed and neat longer.
• Speed ​​of execution. The procedure for performing a classic manicure takes no more than half an hour.
• Universality. Such treatment can be carried out for both women and men, it has practically no contraindications.
• Hand care. Due to the fact that before the manicure, baths with healing infusions and oils are offered, their active ingredients positively affect the skin of the hands, make it smoother, fresher and more elastic.Such a manicure is often combined with massage, peeling and paraffin therapy.

But there are also disadvantages that are quite significant.

For example, using the tool carelessly can damage the skin. In addition to the fact that such cuts in the fingers are rather painful and worsen the general appearance, the main danger is the risk of infection in cases where the sterilization of the working tool, workplace and hands of a specialist was not of high quality. Turning to the manicurist, first of all look at the state of his work area, make sure that he opens all the tools with you, and demand that the specialist put on gloves on his hands.

If these measures are not given proper attention, then through manicure you can infect a person even with such dangerous diseases as hepatitis or HIV. This is precisely the reason why today the vast majority of women in salon conditions prefer hardware processing, and they prefer to do trim manicures at home.

To avoid unpleasant consequences, do not trim manicure if you have:

• inflammatory and dermatological diseases of the nails and skin ridges on the sides;
• fungal skin lesions;
• wounds, injuries and cuts;
• poor blood clotting;
• diabetes mellitus.

So, with fungal infections, it is worth giving preference to medical treatment, which not only gives the nails the desired shape, but also heals, and also reduces the risk of transmission of the infection to other clients of the master.

In case of skin diseases in the acute stage, it is necessary to wait for the relief of the situation, since such tissues can be injured, which will aggravate the disease and lead to its complications.

And any violation of the integrity of the skin with diabetes mellitus or low blood clotting poses a threat to the life of the client, therefore, with such pathologies, circumcised manicure should be forgotten once and for all.

Most experts believe that the cuticle is a kind of barrier that nature has created in order to protect the matrix from bacteria and integrity. Specialists in nail services with little experience in an attempt to remove the stratum corneum of the cuticle can simply damage the nail plate in the place where it is just starting to grow. This leads to a violation of the smoothness of the nails and causes the appearance of unaesthetic grooves.

In addition, during the bath, the plate absorbs moisture and expands slightly. The decorative coating does not differ by such a feature, and cannot be adapted to the changing sizes of the nail, all this leads to the fact that the coating quickly rolls off, and the varnish has to be updated.

In recent years, you can increasingly find European manicure, the technique of which is similar to the classic, but does not involve the use of cutting tools that are responsible for the unedged removal of an overgrown cuticle. In this case, special removers are needed, which are applied to areas near the marigold. The active ingredients in a few seconds soften the skin and make it possible to remove it with an orange stick.

Sharp tools here are taken only for deburring - Such a manicure is considered safer, as this minimizes the risk of infection.

Deluxe manicure is another practice that is used to treat and regenerate the damaged surface of nail plates. In fact, Deluxe is a more sophisticated version of the usual trimmed manicure. Before giving the nail the desired shape and removing the cuticle, the specialist performs a massage procedure with the obligatory use of paraffin and essential oils, and also includes such care as wrapping, applying masks and serums - all of them interfere with the manifestations of age-related changes in the skin of the hands.

Classical treatment is also often supplemented with SPA manicure. After the cuticle is cut off, the master chemically peels the skin of the hands in order to polish and finally remove all the remaining dead skin particles. As a rule, the result is achieved with compounds based on lactic acids and acupuncture massage, in which the master acts on energetically active points on the hands, and thereby significantly improves the general condition.

There are a huge number of different ideas for edged manicure, each of which differs in its characteristic features. Consider the most popular of them.

From a technical point of view, the method of processing the nail is no different from the classic trim, but the shade of the decorative coating in this version includes only two primary colors. As a rule, the main part of the nail plate is covered with a pastel shade, and the overgrown edge, the so-called smile, is white. This stylish combination of shades always looks very elegant and elegant, while your hands look well-groomed and elegant.

A related technique, a female moon manicure, also blends very well with the trimmed cuticle treatment. This is a classic style, relevant in any situation. Depending on the chosen shades, it can be made in the autumn bright or summer, sunny.

For this manicure, tools from hardwood are used, and only natural preparations. Typically, the master includes in his arsenal products based on beeswax, as well as bamboo, algae extract, red tea and pearl powder. To begin with, the nail plate is polished, so the nails get the most natural look, then the cuticle is processed, and such a session ends with a massage using bags with medicinal herbs.

A feature of such a manicure is the length of the nail - it should not be less than 1 cm, and the shape is usually rounded. After thorough preparation of the nail plate and removal of the cuticle, decorative varnishes are applied, usually in rich and saturated shades. Red varnish looks especially elegant - a combination of luxury and taste. A similar color will look good on both short and long nails.

In this variety of classic manicure, hands undergo restorative procedures that effectively complement standard hand care manipulations. After the cuticle is removed, a softening cream is applied to the hands, then cotton gloves with special impregnation are put on and massage is performed. As a result, the hands acquire a truly impeccable look and amaze with their elegance and grooming.

Conducting a classic manicure involves cutting off coarse nail rollers, which means that in this case the master will need certain tools: tweezers, manicure scissors, as well as a pusher, buffs, nail files, brushes and, of course, a steaming container.

A few files will be needed, with varying degrees of abrasiveness. Their rigidity should be selected individually, depending on the characteristics of the nail plate and the expected result. In order to adjust the length, an instrument of 200-300 grit will be optimal, and for grinding and polishing, the rigidity should be greater than 900-1100 grit.

Let us dwell on the step-by-step execution technique. A manicure begins with giving the nails the desired shape, it is selected in each case separately, depending on the shape of the nails and the thickness of the fingers. If a woman has thin and elongated, then a rectangular shape will look good, but owners of wide nails can be advised oval. Cut the nails with nippers or scissors, and then file them with a file.

If the nails are too long, stratified or broken, they must be shortened with scissors. To ensure that the pattern remains symmetrical, you should focus on the line drawn in the middle of the nail plate from the cuticle to the tip. For sawing it is worth taking special tools on a cardboard or rubber basis.

Nails should be filed very carefully, so as not to damage the skin. After you get the desired shape, you need to take an orange stick and move the cuticle, and then put your hands in a hot soapy solution with the addition of nutritious oils and sea salt. This procedure will relax your hands, soothe the skin and soften the keratinized areas of the epidermis for its subsequent cutting.

Traditionally, manicures are done in stages, starting with the left hand, since the right is usually working, the skin on it is rougher and requires prolonged softening. First, the moved cuticle is cut off with forceps, doing this very carefully, constantly rinsing with water and rubbing it with a softening agent.

If there are burrs on your hands, then you need to cut them off, first disinfecting the nippers. When performing these manipulations, the forceps should rest on the finger in a practically perpendicular position, but not in parallel. The burr should be gently nibbled off, it cannot be pulled - this can cause sharp painful sensations. The cut should be treated with hydrogen peroxide or any other disinfectant. Then you need to start processing the nail plate - with the help of a polisher, it is ground and polished. The polisher is often confused with a nail file, but visually it differs in that it has four work surfaces.

If desired, the treated nails are coated with decorative varnish. First, a base layer is applied, which protects the nail plate from harmful chemical effects, and, in addition, makes the main color coating more saturated and bright. When the base dries, apply the main varnish. First, the middle of the nail is painted over, and then its edges. If necessary, you can apply a second coat of varnish, after which you need to wait for it to solidify. To varnish dried faster, you can immerse the nails in a bowl of cool water. Excess varnish is removed with a cotton pad dipped in a special solvent.

In conclusion, let's talk a bit about deburring and preventing their occurrence. Burrs are particles of the epidermis that exfoliate from the surface of the nail roll. The reasons for their appearance can be very diverse: dry skin and cuticles, caused by the frequent use of household chemicals or improperly trimmed manicures. They bring great discomfort, and inflammation, irritation, and even abscesses often occur at the cut site.

To minimize the occurrence of burrs, a few simple rules must be followed.

1. All housework should be done exclusively with latex or rubber gloves.
2. Cut manicure should be carried out only with a perfectly ground tool.
3. The skin around the nail plates should be regularly treated with oils and special means to soften them.
4. It is better to supplement the manicure with a massage of the skin area near the nails, and complete the procedure by applying a nourishing cream. As a result, blood circulation is normalized, and thus the formation of barbs is prevented.

Edged manicure is usually done using ordinary varnishes that peel off quickly. To extend the life of such a beautiful coating, you need to follow a few recommendations.

1. On the first day after applying the varnish, contact with hot water should be avoided to the maximum: refuse to visit the sauna and take a bath.
2. Do not file nails between varnish. In this case, the integrity of the manicure will be violated, the sealed tip of the nail will open, and the varnish will begin to exfoliate.
3. To remove the varnish residues, do not push too hard with a pusher - in this case, the nail plate may be deformed, and this will cause uneven coating.
4. For hand care, it will be right to give preference to oily softening creams. If you use lighter products, they evaporate almost immediately and do not give the desired effect.
5. Every day at night, be sure to lubricate the cuticle with special oils, this will improve the blood circulation of the skin near the nail, and prevent premature growth of the side rollers.

See how to make a classic manicure in the next video.