Concept in Definition ABC

Some parts of our body transmit information about our way of being or even about our lifestyle. East beginning It is generally applicable to the hands. For this reasonBoth men and women perform manicures, that is, the care and beautification of the hands, especially the nails.

From a strictly lexical point of view, there are two different spellings, since in Latin America Anglicism is used manicure and in Spain it is not.

It should be noted, on the other hand, that the person who is professionally dedicated to the care of the hands is also a manicurist (in Peru the term manicurist is also used). These professionals carry out their activity in beauty salons or salons. Barber Shop.

Basic steps

First, you have to remove the enamel. To remove it you can use a substance Nail polish remover, preferably without acetone (this process is done using cotton).

The next step is to file the nails in such a way that they all acquire the same size and shape.

In the next step, cream is placed on the nail cuticles and then massaged upwards.

Each hand is then placed in a container with Water warm for a few minutes. In this phase the softening of the cuticles is achieved.

The nails and hands are dried and then the dead skins are removed back with an orange stick.

Finally, the hand is massaged with a moisturizing cream and finally the nails are painted.

Different techniques and first historical references

Like any other body care, manicure techniques are subject to changes in fashion and personal preferences. Among the best known styles are French manicure, reverse French, gel nails, decorated nails and paraffin treatment.

In Ancient Egypt the appearance Physics was a relevant issue, especially among the ruling classes. It was common for men and women to put makeup on their eyes and take care of their hands (according to some testimonies of antiquity Queen Nefertiti made red-painted nails fashionable among women of the nobility).

In the tombs of the pharaohs, gold instruments have been found that were used to care for the nails. In ancient China, manicured nails did not only fulfill an aesthetic function, since they were also a symbol external prosperity and wealth. Today nail care is considered a art and for this reason many establishments advertise this activity with the name nail art.

Fotolia photos: Auremar / Iordani