Wet manicure

04-07-2018
Manicure and pedicure

hands in a glass bath

Everyone knows that women love men's attention, but in order to win it, you need to make some effort. Proper nutrition, sports, suitable clothing and good makeup are all an integral part of the female image. But it is worth recalling that both female hands and nails should be in good condition, in this a wet manicure will become an ideal female assistant.

Currently, there are several methods of nail treatment and hand care:

  • Classic manicure. Implies manual processing of the nail plate.
  • Hardware It is performed using a machine, at the base of which is a diamond ball, you must first apply a softening solution on the cuticle.
  • European nail art. Conducted by the apparatus method, but on dry skin.
  • Manicure is hot. It is carried out using a special apparatus that heats the water.
  • SPA - manicure. It is performed with the help of aromatherapy and various peels.
  • Wet manicure or maceration. It is one of the most popular types of processing of the nail plate and cuticle. Due to its simplicity, this type of nail art can easily be held at home by itself.

soaking hands in a soapy bath

Technology of wet manicure at home

Before starting the procedure, let's review its positive and negative sides, and then you will decide whether you need a wet nail art.

Pluses wet nail art

  • Relatively inexpensive cost. For the procedure, you only need some tools, water and a bowl.
  • The minimum amount of time. Wet manicure is a fairly quick procedure, even if you do it yourself.
  • If you have a rather large cuticle or nail treatment has not been done for a long time, this is the only way to get your hands in order.
  • Maceration has almost no restrictions and is suitable for everyone.

all necessary for the procedure

Cons of wet nail art

  • During the manipulation it is possible to easily injure the delicate skin of the nail cushion.
  • Infection is possible if the instruments have not been disinfected.
  • Burrs may occur if the tools are not sharp enough.
  • The rapid growth of a new layer of skin that needs to be removed.

Recommendations before the procedure

nail polishing before wet manicure

Before you start doing wet manicure, spend cutting the nail plate. If you cut down the top layer of the nail cover after maceration, you can damage the structure of the nail and it can be stratified. That is why it is not recommended to carry out a wet manicure immediately before nail extensions.

Wet manicure technique

If you decide to carry out the processing of nails with your own hands, you need to do this step by step, as required by the instructions.

Cuticle Cutting in Wet Manicure

  1. Wash your hands with soap.
  2. Prepare a hand bath, heating it to a temperature of 38-40 degrees. If desired, a soapy solution, soda or salt can be added to the water.
  3. It is necessary to steam out brushes step by step, first one, then the other. When the skin and cuticle soften, begin processing the cuticle.
  4. Maceration involves the use of a spatula or an orange stick. Move it off the cuticle.
  5. Using scissors or tweezers, remove excess skin from the periungual roller.
  6. If necessary, reduce the length of the nail and trim the end of the file.
  7. Apply design to your nails, if required by the case.
  8. At the end of the procedure, apply cuticle oil and hand cream.

nail file processing

The scheme of the nail treatment is quite simple and straightforward. You will need a minimum of time and cost in order to look well-groomed and tidy.

Video: wet manicure procedure