There are several main types of manicure:
- combined;
- French;
- edged;
- hardware.
As a rule, all beauty salons offer these types of manicures. However, recently a new phrase “Japanese manicure” has appeared on the lips of nail service professionals.
Many beauty salons offer women a unique Japanese manicure procedure. But what is it? How does it differ from other types of manicure and what is the sequence of its implementation? You will learn about all this and many other subtleties of Japanese manicure from this article.
Benefits of Japanese manicure
The Japanese have long been famous for their reverent attitude towards new technologies, which allow them to maintain and sometimes increase their health. Therefore, it is quite logical that useful manicure appeared in this country.
The advantage of this technique is a truly individual approach to each client.
The master does not immediately grab the terrifying-looking scissors or take out the wooden sticks, which are awe-inspiring with their size. First of all, he will examine the nails, cuticles, and skin of the hands. And only after such a diagnosis will the appropriate components be selected.
Moreover, all products are characterized by increased environmental friendliness and natural origin, which allows them to act for a long time after the end of the procedure.
Numerous natural oils, various extracts and plant extracts in skillful combination with the most advanced innovative technologies help to notice the improvement of hands and nails after the first procedure. The skin becomes noticeably softer and more velvety, and the nails become stronger.
Natural remedies practically do not cause irritation or allergic reactions, and the impeccable appearance lasts for about a month. At the same time, the manicure itself takes no more than an hour.
The Japanese manicure kit does not contain sharp instruments or rough objects and is completely safe for the skin. The manicure is not edged, so it is perfect for those who have thin skin, are afraid of pain or the sight of blood.
A fashionable method of nail treatment will be an excellent action aimed at stimulating natural regeneration processes. It does not hide imperfections of the skin and nail plates behind bright varnishes and rubs, does not change the structure of the nails by applying chemical reagents, but gives an impeccable appearance with the help of environmental components and special technology, opening the pores and allowing the skin to breathe.
Therefore, all reviews about Japanese manicure are characterized by particularly positive emotions.
Ancient beauty secrets
The first manicure in Japan dates back to the 8th century, when rich ladies began using herbal dyes to color their nails.
As soon as such a fashion was introduced at court, it was adopted by geishas, who always cared about their spectacular appearance. Subsequently, it was they who made a great contribution to the development of Japanese manicure, adding many nail care procedures.
The beauties used everything that nature provides, especially beeswax and various seafood such as algae and clay. These natural ingredients are still used today.
The official birth of Japanese manicure is considered to be 1958, when the P.Shine company (from the English “Permanent Shine”) was founded in Tokyo, whose set for Japanese manicure is still popular today.
Types of Japanese manicure
There are two types of manicure from the Land of the Rising Sun. This is a Japanese manicure by Masura and R. Shine.
They differ slightly from each other, but both are aimed at restoring and healing the skin and nails.
The first type is more focused on spa treatments: softening baths, peelings with natural-based scrubs, application of nourishing and moisturizing agents and special strengthening pastes, hand massage with special herbal bags that give the skin a delicate, barely perceptible aroma of a summer meadow or a wonderful garden, polishing with a special polishing powder, giving the nails a special shine and natural shine.
Japanese manicure Shine is more aimed at recreating the natural gloss of nails and giving them a healthy look. Of course, you can’t do without SPA care in this case either, but most nail salons offer their clients Masura manicure. It is considered more comprehensive and less expensive.
Peculiarities
All ladies. Those who have at least once done such a procedure for themselves unanimously say that this is much more than simply putting their nails in order. And it’s quite hard to argue with this, because the whole process takes place slowly. The master must take into account any characteristics of the body. As a result, not only the nails receive the necessary nutrition, but also the skin of the hands is moisturized. The effect of this procedure lasts for a long time.
Among the distinctive features of the procedure is that during the process the girl relaxes, like during a massage. The duration of such a manicure lasts 1-1.5 hours.
Materials and tools
You can save some money on a healthy manicure if you master the technique of creating it at home and buy all the necessary materials.
A professional set can be found on the World Wide Web without much difficulty. Or you can take a more complicated route and acquire individual components gradually, as needed.
To get an excellent result you will need:
- mineral paste, including sea minerals with peptides and beeswax with keratin;
- wax-based powder;
- gel for softening the skin around the nail plate;
- serum to consolidate the effect obtained;
- moisturizing and nourishing oils or serums.
Tools that will be useful are a special polishing block, which is made from the delicate skin of young calves, a suede nail file, and orange sticks.
Additional products will include base coatings with keratin, minerals or ceramides (each of them is responsible for a specific restorative effect), strengtheners for damaged nails, an antiseptic to remove fat and dirt and disinfect the future field of activity, gel and cuticle oil.
After the set is assembled, you can begin the procedure for healing your hands and strengthening your nails.
Manicure procedure
The procedure itself is not particularly difficult and can be done even at home.
First you need to remove the old coating and degrease the nail plate. Using a suede nail file, give the tip of the nail the required shape.
The standard version of nail design ends here and the mystery of Japanese medicine begins. Nails and cuticles are examined for microcracks, chips, and other damage, and based on the examination results, suitable medications are selected. The main nail problems and ways to eliminate them are described in the instructions for the base coats.
A moisturizing serum is applied to the nails, and a softening agent is applied to the cuticles. When the skin around the nail is sufficiently softened, it is carefully pushed back and removed with orange sticks. In this case, no wounds will be caused; thanks to special preparations, the skin will peel off almost independently.
Prepared and cleansed hands are immersed in special baths with Yumia stones. This will give the skin special softness and tenderness. At the end of the procedure, hands are dried with a soft towel (to create an authentic atmosphere, you can use napkins with Japanese embroidery, but this is not at all necessary).
The next step is to apply mineral paste to strengthen your nails. To do this, you will need sanding blocks that will help the beneficial substances penetrate deep into the nail structure.
Mineral powder will protect the plates from the troubles of the outside world, and serums will reliably fix the result. The final stage will be a hand massage with fabric bags containing fragrant flowers and herbs.
The procedure seems completely uncomplicated, but it requires skill and skill, so for the first time it is better to entrust your hands to a master. Which, by the way, can also apply a suitable varnish coating in the national style.
Photos of Japanese manicure will provide an opportunity to enjoy the look of neat and healthy nails.
Combination with other design solutions
As a rule, Japanese manicure is a natural and healthy shine of nails, which fits perfectly with any style of clothing and is suitable for any event. However, sometimes you want a change: something bright or dark, depending on your mood. The Japanese foresaw this and therefore made it so that all the useful and protective properties are not lost, even if a layer of colored varnish is applied. Therefore, what color and design your nail art will be depends only on you and your imagination. And yet, do not forget that naturalness is always in fashion.
In the industrial age, people are becoming increasingly conscious of sustainable food, clothing and personal care. Japanese manicure copes with this task perfectly. However, these are traditions of the East that may be alien to us. What do you think about this procedure? Would you try it?
