Information on Manicure

Information on Manicure:

Manicure usually includes a combination of a number of techniques and treatments and the treatment or techniques vary from spa to spa. Generally, manicure may include hand massages, cuticle treatment, exfoliation, drip dry, wax treatment and buffing, grooming of nails with application of nail polish. Various spas have different manicure packages and you need to choose a package that contains what you need for your hands and fingernails. There are also spas which offer different manicure packages for "Men" and "Women" manicure. For the best treat, you need to inform about the unique qualities of your skin while taking the appointment in the spa clinic.

Information on Pedicure:

Just like the manicure, even pedicures vary from spa to spa. There are various spas with their unique packages of pedicure and you need to choose the right one for you. However, generally the pedicure includes an assortment of the treatments like a foot soak, exfoliation, cuticle treatment, foot massage nail trimming and grooming, moisturizing and applying nail polish over the toenails. Pedicures are uniquely designed to eradicate the dead skin from the feet.

Various Types of Manicure and Pedicure:

Now, let us take a look on the various types of manicure and pedicure treatments.

1. Regular/ Basic Manicure and Pedicure Treatment:

   The most basic nail care treatment, soothing and softening of hands and feet by removing dead skin cells and moisturizing hands and feet with brief massaging on hands and legs are included in a regular manicure and pedicure. A regular manicure begins with soaking of your hands in warm soapy water, which aids in soothing and softening the dead skin cells. Your fingernails are then cleansed, clipped, and filed properly. Before applying the moisturizing lotion in your hands, the manicurist massages your hands gently and finally the regular manicure ends up with application of nail polish with a base coat, main coat and a top or the final coat. A regular pedicure begins with soaking of your feet in a warm water tub and then the pedicurist scrubs your feet so as to clear off any dead skin. Then, your toenails are clipped and filed properly. You also get a brief massage on your feet and legs before you are applied with a soothing lotion. Toenails are finally polished with nail polish.
   

2. Spa Manicure and Pedicure Treatment:

   A more involved and a longer treatment than the regular manicure and pedicure treatment is what is involved in a spa manicure and pedicure treatment. Though the spa manicure and pedicure treatment includes all the processes of a regular treatments of manicure and pedicure; these advanced spa mani-pedi treatments add up an additional treatment like the paraffin wax treatment or glycolic exfoliation treatment. A glycolic exfoliation involves the wonders of glycolic acid in a gel or cream for removing the dead skin cells from hands and feet; while the paraffin wax treatment involves dipping your hands and feet in a solution of warm paraffin wax and then in plastic bags and then in gloves. These special treatments leave the skin of your hands and feet feeling and appearing smooth and clear.
   

3. French Manicure and Pedicure Treatment:

   French manicure and pedicure type of treatment is absolutely classic and the type of manicure and pedicure you would like to have for the best looking hands, feet and nails. The process is similar to that of a regular manicure and pedicure. Here, the manicurist or the pedicurist applies a polish in a clear white or pale pink over the entire finger nail and toe nail and followed by while nail polish on the tips of the nails. You surely get an enhanced look of natural nails with this French manicure and pedicure technique.