The name "unedged manicure" speaks for itself - this procedure does not use cutting tools. This type of hygienic nail care does not tolerate cutting the cuticle, it is removed or removed using special liquids and gels.
The advantages of unedged manicure:
- the procedure is absolutely painless
- you do not run the risk of injury and infection in the wound. This is especially true for those whose vessels are close to the surface of the skin. In the case of a classic manicure, they are easily damaged.
- When using a manicure, there is a high risk of injury to the nail bed, which leads to a slower growth of the nail. With a European manicure, such situations are excluded, since the nail simply has nothing to deform.
- In the procedure of unedged manicure, a special cuticle remover is used, which plays the role of growth retardant. Thus, this procedure will be required less and less.
The disadvantages of unedged manicure
Unedged manicure is a soft and delicate procedure that is not suitable for all girls. For example, the European version will not suit the owners of coarse and dense skin. Remove the cuticle without special tweezers in this case will be problematic.
Allergy sufferers should carry out this procedure after a preliminary assessment of the reaction to the components used in the process of unedged manicure. Often there is an allergic reaction to the remuver, which is used to soften the cuticle. In this case, it is worth replacing it with warm water. The effect of the transition from trim to unedged manicure should be expected only after 5-6 procedures.
What you need for unedged manicure
In specialized stores you can find ready-made kits for European manicure, but the true connoisseurs of their nails create their own set of tools that fit exactly under their hands.
In any case, the list of mandatory accessories for unedged manicure includes:
- nail scissors
- nail file
- Remuver - a means for softening the cuticle
- cuticle sticks from orange wood
- buff buff
- hand lotion
- cuticle oil
- napkins, cotton balls or discs
- a container with warm water and a towel
If you do not have a complete set of cut manicure, you can use disposable nail files and chopsticks to move the cuticle away.
There are several varieties of European manicure, the choice of each of them depends on the sensitivity of the skin, nails, cuticle and just the time for the procedure.
Dry european manicure
This method does not require preliminary softening of the cuticle. It is optimal in those cases when there is no time for preparing and steaming hands. The dry method is suitable for owners of healthy and flexible nails that can undergo such a rough procedure.
For quick processing of the cuticle, a nail file with a laser cut or a special ceramic bar is used.
Wet unedged manicure
This method involves the preliminary softening of horny skin with the help of baths with the addition of lotions and essential oils. For such a procedure there are no contraindications, it is equally useful for everyone. Wet moistened cuticle is easily removed with a remuver.
Hot unedged manicure
Ideal for owners of brittle nails. With this method, the hands steam out not in a warm bath, but in a special cream or lotion heated to 50 ° C. It is more convenient and quicker to carry out the procedure in an electric warmer
After the hot method, the cuticle is removed even without a gel, it is easy to push it away and clean it with a stick.
Unedged manicure at home
Every girl can independently perform a European manicure. Enough to acquire an indispensable set of tools for the gentle hand care.
Before starting the procedure, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and running water and dry them with a towel. Treat your fingers with a disinfectant. Remove residual decorative paint with nail polish remover.
Stage 1
Give your nails the desired shape using a glass or ceramic nail file of medium abrasiveness. It allows you to trim the nail plate and remove the length. Use a small abrasive file for more thorough processing. Move the tool from the side rollers to the center of the nail. This will avoid their delamination and damage.
Stage 2
Place your nails in the bath with warm water and moisturizing ingredients. Pre-softened skin is removed much safer and faster.
If you use the dry method, then you can skip this step by proceeding immediately to the removal of the cuticle using a special nail file.
Stage 3
Orange stick gently move the cornified cuticle to the base of the nail. Apply a remuver to the skin and after 3-5 minutes remove the excess with a cotton pad.
Stage 4
Stick clean the sides of the nail plate from keratinized skin. We rub fingers with a disinfecting napkin. To facilitate the procedure, use the cuticle file.
Stage 5
Often under the influence of gel varnish and acrylic on the nails appear wavy grooves, straight stripes. To get rid of these irregularities, grind the surfaces of the nail plate with a glass file. For more careful care of brittle nails, use a special buff.
Stage 6
Massage into the cuticle and side rollers with a soothing emollient oil. To prevent burrs and wounds, treat your skin with olive oil.
This procedure hygienic manicure can not be considered complete. Now you can proceed to the application of decorative coating.
Unedged manicure is a simple procedure that every girl can handle. It is recommended to hold it once in 2 weeks and even less often if the skin is soft enough and the nails are brittle.
