Is Your Manicure Done Right?

By Author: Nasreen Shaikh
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All girls will surely agree that manicures are a different type of a therapy altogether. While working all through the week on our laptops, house work, etc. the hands definitely need some pampering, right?
Manicure art although needs a lot of time on hand with patience and dedication, be it either to just get them done at the salon and wait until it dries, or doing them yourself, weekends are the most comfortable days to such therapies. This is also a fun thing to do on a girl’s night out too.
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Now let’s look at these 6 types of manicures that you can try either by yourself, get them done professionally or just have fun trying these out on your next night-out with the girls.
Basic manicure or pedicure
If you are getting a manicure, for the very first time then go with this option. Here, your hands are first soaked in warm water to soften up the dead skin cells and soothe the cuticles. After which the professional will clean your finger ...
... nails, clip and file them. After which moisturizer is applied to your hands and massaged. Your finger nails are then painted with a polish of your choice. Finally, your nails are dried and you are all set.
French manicure
This is a very popular and an elegant look which is ideal if you are going for something clean and neutral. Your nails are polished with a clear, pink, or beige color and then white is applied to the tips.
Reverse French manicure
This is exactly what it sounds like—it’s just like a French manicure except that the white (or another light color) is applied to the cuticles of the nails instead of the tips. The rest is done in a neutral color.
American manicure
An American manicure is very much same as to a French manicure, except that the tips are often more rounded and curvy. Whereas French manicures generally use a vivid white for the tips, American manicures may use more sedate light colors. This is more of a “low-contrast” look.
Gel manicure
This is one the most trending manicures of the year. When you want something that is little fancier and longer lasting, you can go with a gel or shellac manicure or pedicure. The gel appears exactly like standard nail polish and is applied the same way, but between each coat, you hold your nails under a UV light. This “cures” the gel. Your nails will be totally dry after all three coats are applied, and the gel or shellac will not chip for at least a couple of weeks. This is great for a low-maintenance look!
Paraffin manicure
This manicure is preferred if you have excessively dry hands? This treatment infuses your skin with paraffin wax. You won’t believe how smooth and soft your skin feels afterward! Usually the paraffin treatment is followed up with a basic massage and polish job. Visit www.mabel.ae to know more.