A hot manicure will help strengthen and restore beauty to your nails. This procedure is simply irreplaceable for the care of brittle and weakened nails. Hot manicure is one of the most popular types of manicure, for which a special bath and pre-warmed lotion are used, which has a complex effect on the skin of the hands and the nail plate. Previously, herbal decoctions were used instead of lotion, but over time, the technology for performing hot manicure has slightly changed. Today, this procedure can be done not only in a beauty salon, but also on your own at home.
A hot manicure will be useful in the following cases:
- with very dry skin of the hands;
- if nail extension has recently been performed, since after this procedure the nail plate becomes very thin and weak;
- the problem of brittle nails;
- in the presence of inflammation and cracks in the skin of the hands;
- the cold season, since during this period the skin of the hands is exposed to negative influences from the environment, as a result, the problem of peeling appears.
Hot manicure: contraindications
Despite the fact that this procedure is very useful and is recommended even for young children, there are certain limitations. A hot manicure should be abandoned if there are open wounds on the surface of the skin of the hands, including if there is an individual intolerance to the ingredients that make up the lotion (vitamins, glycerin, citrus essential oils).
Useful properties of hot manicure
It is recommended to do a hot manicure in courses of about 5-6 procedures, between which there should always be a short break (at least 2 days).
Literally after the first procedure, positive changes are visible:
- the skin of the hands becomes soft and tender;
- the nail plate is strengthened;
- cuticle growth slows down;
- the skin is saturated with useful elements, due to which it retains its attractive appearance;
- relieves tension and fatigue from the hands.
Hot manicure: what do you need?
For a hot manicure procedure, you must first prepare a simple set of tools.
Special electric bath
Today you can buy such a bath in a store specializing in manicure. This is a relatively small device, into which a special nourishing lotion is poured.
Then hands are placed in the bath, after which the master begins to remove the cuticle and perform the following stages of the classic manicure. There are several types of baths that can work in different modes - heating, as well as maintaining a certain temperature.
One of the main advantages of such baths is that they allow you to maintain the temperature of the lotion at the same level for a long time, so you can make a really high-quality manicure.
Cream or lotion
Lotions, creams, and oils can be purchased at specialist nail shops. It is advisable to stop the choice on products that include natural oils, vitamins, and essential oils.
Disinfectant
This tool helps to remove the remnants of lotion and cream from the nail plate. It is also used to treat the nail plate before starting a hot manicure or applying a protective varnish.
Cuticle remover
Special scissors, an orange stick and other devices that will be needed during the hot manicure procedure. They are applied at the final stage, when the master performs cuticle removal.
Napkins
During operation, excess lotion or cream can be removed using a dry or wet wipe.
Protective varnish
This tool is used to strengthen the nail plate, it also provides reliable protection against negative environmental influences. You don't need to apply varnish, it depends on your own wishes.
Hot manicure: technique
The procedure is carried out in several stages:
- First of all, the specialist carefully examines the hands to determine if there are any contraindications to the procedure or not.
- Funds are selected - this is done strictly on an individual basis.
- The nails and skin of the hands are treated with a special disinfectant.
- Correction of the shape of the nails.
- All dead cells are removed from the skin of the hands - for this purpose, a peeling or scrub is used.
- Hands are placed in a special bath for 10 minutes.
- Lotion residues are removed and cuticles are trimmed.
- At the request of the client, a special protective varnish is applied to the nails.
How to make a hot manicure yourself?
The procedure has slight differences from the salon - a bath and lotion in which the hands are placed. At home, you can easily get a hot manicure if you follow these guidelines:
- first, the shape of the nails is corrected;
- the lotion is heated in a water bath;
- you can make the lotion yourself - mix olive oil (200 ml) and vitamins E and A (5-6 drops each), add lemon juice and glycerin (10-20 mg);
- the lotion is heated to a temperature that will be comfortable for the skin, after which the hands are placed in the liquid for 20 minutes;
- then a light hand massage is done, dead skin cells are removed with a scrub;
- the cuticle and the remaining lotion are removed from the nail plate;
- a protective varnish is applied.
The hot manicure procedure helps to restore the nail plate and achieve maximum results after completing a full course. The condition of the nail plate is significantly improved, the skin of the hands becomes velvety and soft.
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