Manicure for men
For a long time, manicure - a procedure for caring for nails of hands - was considered an exclusively female prerogative. But time dictates its conditions, and today well-groomed nails are an integral part of a successful man.
Men's nail plates are particularly thick and durable. They rarely exfoliate, break and crack, which is associated with the hormonal background of the male body. Taking this feature into account, it is necessary to increase the duration of the maceration (soaking) of the nails in the bath (with trimmed manicure) and choose a file with a coarser dusting.
However, the process of keratinization and coarsening of the skin in men occurs faster than in women. Often this is facilitated by manual labor, which the representatives of the stronger sex are engaged in. Calluses, corns and hardened skin in men are subject to treatment with special exfoliating agents that have a beneficial effect on the skin, helping it soften and heal minor lesions.
How to do men's manicure at home?
Unlike women's, men's manicure at home is performed according to qualitatively different rules. The main task of a man's manicure is hygiene, not decoration, so the shape of a man's nail does not change: it is created in the shape of a fingertip. The length of the nail is determined by the phalanx of the finger. Violation of the above principles of male manicure can lead to an absurd look.
The choice of the type of manicure for men is determined by the condition of the nails. In advanced cases, a trim manicure is used. Its main stages:
- Shortening nails with tweezers or nail scissors (if necessary);
- Nail file treatment to make them symmetrical;
- A bath with warm water to soften the cuticle. You can add liquid soap, skin softener, a few drops of essential oil to the container. The duration of "water procedures" is about 5-10 minutes;
- Cuticle removal. Using a wooden stick, you need to move the cuticle and remove it with nail tweezers, then carefully cut off the burrs and rough skin around the nails;
- Nail polishing. The final touch of a man's manicure, giving it a special gloss;
- Applying a nourishing hand cream or oil.
If a man's hands are in a satisfactory condition, he can use a European or unedged manicure. How to do a manicure of a European type?
The difference between unedged manicure lies in the peculiarities of removing the cuticle. In this case, it does not need to be soaked in water - just apply a few drops of a special product to the skin covering the nail. After a few minutes of waiting, it is enough to remove the cuticle with a wooden stick.
You can complete nail care with the help of colorless varnish, but this item is not mandatory for a man's manicure.
All of the above procedures can be easily performed at home.
Male manicure in a beauty salon
A session of a salon manicure for men can be supplemented with such events as:
- Elimination of calluses on the palms;
- Caring hand massage;
- Spa care;
- Paraffin therapy.
Each of these procedures is recommended by a beautician in order to eliminate dryness, flaking and other problems with the skin of the hands in men. They restore, smooth and soften the dermis, promote healing of minor injuries, strengthen nails and even treat joint diseases.
It is enough to carry out a manicure for men once a week - it will not take much time, but will significantly improve the appearance and hygiene of the hands of the stronger sex.
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