“If you want to be like your mother, then in everything!” - this is the motto of modern girls who happily copy their parents both in terms of their manner of dressing and in terms of their speech patterns. That’s why today you won’t surprise anyone with a manicure for girls 10–12 years old. Getting your daughter's nails designed by an artist is almost like teaching her good manners and basic etiquette. Indeed, well-groomed nails are a sign of health and well-being at any age. However, the child’s body has its own characteristics that you need to know about and take into account. Therefore, a loving and caring mother naturally wonders how harmless early manicure is and whether it will affect her daughter’s adult nails in the future. Anna Shevchuk , a specialist in the field of manicure and owner of the Wax&Nails salon, told a FAN journalist about the difference between a child’s manicure and an adult’s .
Recommendations for children's nail care
Nails begin to grow from infancy, so every mother regularly shortens the length of the nail plates so that the baby does not break them or scratch someone during his activity, cleans them of dirt and removes burrs. Pediatricians recommend this kind of hygienic care for a child’s hands for as long as possible – up to 14–16 years of age.
Important! It is until the age of 14–16 that the nail plate is formed in children, so any impact can lead to its deformation, disruption of structure and fragility; it will take a lot of time to restore the nails.
But at the age of 4-5 years, it is no longer enough for girls to simply cut their nails, and they begin to ask them to paint them, and at the age of 12 they want to extend them or cover them with gel polish. From what point it is permissible to carry out such manipulations is discussed below.
Experts recommend following the following manicure rules for children:
- for children under 6 years of age, trim their nails regularly, carefully push back the cuticles with a special wooden stick and do not cut them under any circumstances;
- limit any manicure procedures (extensions, gel coating) to girls until at least 14 years old, and it is better to wait as long as possible.
Is a manicure appropriate for school?
A beautiful manicure for children is not a reason for a reprimand from teachers. Of course, there are schools where such details are spelled out and even prescribed in the charter, right down to the shades of clothing. In such cases, only a colorless version of varnish or a pale nude is appropriate. In most educational institutions there are no strict restrictions on manicure. Of course, it’s hardly worth tempting fate and going to classes from the third grade with a rock-n-roll or disco-colored manicure - bright red, sparkling, black. Perhaps school teachers will treat bright shades with much greater understanding closer to the sixth and seventh grades, when the teenage spirit of experimentation can no longer be stopped. Otherwise, children's manicure is purely a matter of taste and, of course, a good nail technician.
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At what age are girls allowed to dye them?
Often, mothers cannot resist the little girl’s requests to paint her nails with varnish and apply adult varnish to both themselves and their daughter. At the same time, without suspecting that such decorative coatings contain substances that are dangerous to the child’s body - toluene, dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde, which can cause irritation or an allergic reaction.
Experts recommend using children's varnishes for coating for at least 12 years, which are considered safe because:
- are water-based and can be easily washed off with warm water and soap, rather than aggressive nail polish removers;
- before applying them, there is no need to specially treat the child’s nail plate, which has not yet been formed;
- There are no harmful substances in the composition.
Also, covering your nails with baby polish helps to cope with the bad habit of biting your nails.
Attention! You can buy a set of children's polishes of different colors with various sparkles, stickers, and turn the manicure procedure into a game.
Older girls are occasionally allowed to use adult varnishes, but their composition should be gentle, and before application, the nails should be coated with a protective medicinal agent.
What are the distinctive features of children's nail designs?
Children's manicure 2022 is a classic: pastel shades plus teenage grunge - very dark accents.
“I can say that girls used to want everything marshmallowy and airy, like Disney princesses. Today children have become so different and with such unexpected tastes! — Anna Shevchuk talks about her young clients. “It happens that a girl comes all dressed in pink and says: “I want black nails.” We paint her nails black because she likes it. The only point, of course, is how such a choice will be perceived at school. Still, such bright and fairly bold colors are not recommended in schools.”
However, many modern schools have long stopped paying attention to manicure: the main thing is healthy, well-groomed nails. Child psychologists warn parents: be careful that children do not bite their nails, as this may indicate psychological problems. So, a good specialist in children’s manicure can help you, because you won’t want to bite your nails covered with a beautiful varnish!
The hit parade of children's manicures includes shades of mint, lemon and blue with small “crumbs” of kamifubuki - small confetti. Patterns of small particles can be laid out using the dotting or dotting technique, borrowed from architecture students. The shapes and colors of kamifubuki are very diverse - stars, diamonds, monochrome, glitter, matte, and so on.
When is it acceptable to start getting nail extensions?
The nail plate is formed until the age of 14–16, so experts recommend holding off on the extension procedure until this age, since polishing before extension can seriously damage the nail.
Reference. Also, until the age of 16–17, intense hormonal changes occur in a girl’s body, which reduces the duration of wearing extended nails.
Often scandals and quarrels arise between mother and daughter over the issue of nail extensions. In this case, psychologists recommend not to spoil the relationship with the teenager, but to give the girl the opportunity to fulfill her desire. At the same time , several procedures performed by an experienced specialist will not cause irreversible consequences, but:
- the child will satisfy his needs and curiosity;
- the effect of novelty will disappear, and the need for extension will quickly disappear;
- the appearance of the nail platinum after removing extended nails will be an additional argument in favor of refusing to repeat this procedure.
How does the procedure work?
Having studied all the information, you made an informed decision, sat comfortably on the couch, and an experienced master began to “cast magic” on the enchanting look. The first thing he will do is treat the eyelids with a degreasing agent and, using a silicone pad, carefully “glue” the eyelashes of the lower eyelid to the skin (only the upper eyelashes are extended). Afterwards, the specialist lays out the artificial hairs and, prying them up with tweezers, dips them into the glue to the middle, after which he sticks them on the natural eyelash at a distance of 0.5-1 mm from the eyelid. Sometimes extensions are performed using the volumetric method - 2-5 artificial hairs tied into a bun. This method does not involve wearing eyelash extensions for a long time, but it will quickly make you irresistible at special events. After 1.5-3 hours, which is necessary for the master to perform the delicate work, you are ready to “conquer with your eyes.”
When is it recommended to start applying gel polish?
The most popular modern decorative coating is considered to be gel polish, since it is quite durable and attracts the attention of others. But with all its advantages, there is one significant disadvantage for children’s nails - before applying it, you need to very carefully prepare the nail plate.
Therefore, all experts recommend starting to use this coating no earlier than 16–17 years of age. After all, by this age:
- in girls, the process of puberty is coming to an end and hormonal levels are stabilizing;
- The nail plate is finally formed - it becomes thicker and stronger.
As arguments for postponing the procedure of covering the nails with gel polish, a mother can tell:
- about the dangers of the substances included in gel polish (formaldehyde has a carcinogenic effect and can accumulate in the body, toluene affects the nervous system, dibutyl phthalate affects hormonal levels, skin and respiratory organs);
- that children’s nails grow faster and the coating will soon have to be removed;
- painting with regular varnish is more justified, because you can change the design several times and the growing nail will not be visible.
Next, you can watch a video that tells you at what age children can apply gel polish:
Mothers of girls need to prepare for questions regarding manicure and try to explain that natural, well-groomed nails look good without extensions and gel polish. It is recommended to teach the girl how to care for her nails - carefully trim them, shape them, do hand baths and massages with various oils if she is not allergic.
After the procedure
There are a number of rules that owners of eyelash extensions must follow:
- Remember: the glue that holds artificial hairs to natural ones dries completely within 12 hours. The lashmaker will forbid you to cry, sweat, or take any water procedures for a day;
- Artificial eyelashes are very fragile, so avoid touching them with your hands during the entire wearing period; do not rub your eyes, and when putting on lenses, be sure to perform preliminary hand hygiene;
- Use eye shadow and eyeliner only in special cases, and avoid mascara and curling irons altogether - the color of “synthetic” eyelashes is quite intense, and their shape can be discussed in advance;
- Do not use oil-based makeup products - along with cosmetics, they will also remove “glued” hairs.
Discuss all the nuances of the procedure with the master, make up your mind - and remain irresistible!
Content
Have you noticed how kids copy adults? Do they repeat their words, intonations, actions? Young fashionistas want to wear heels, paint their lips, and get their nails done. Trying on their mother's images, girls feel like princesses. Don’t forbid them to do this, remember yourself as a child.
The main thing is to choose safe means and methods. When it comes to manicure, many questions immediately arise. Can children paint their nails? Which polish should I choose? At what age is it allowed to apply gel polish and do extensions?
At what age can you apply shellac?
Many mothers believe that early training of girls to take care of the nail plate will only lead to good things in the future. This statement is true, but children's manicure has its own characteristics. The use of serious nail care products has its age limits for many reasons. At what age can a child get gel polish - another common question asked by parents.
Eyelash diameter
Natural eyelashes become thinner and weaker, so a diameter of 0.07-0.1 mm will be quite enough.
Of course, for a spectacular look, you need sufficient thickness here, so don’t be lazy about extending each eyelash (we hope you’re never too lazy to do this anyway).
Black eyelashes can look too flashy, inappropriate and even vulgar on women over 45 years old.
Unless they are sizzling brunettes with very expressive facial features. Therefore, invite your client to try dark brown eyelashes, they will help maintain a natural and harmonious look .
