Japanese manicure P-Shine. Beautiful nails without harmful gel polishes (very long post with detailed photos)

Japanese manicure is a special type of hand care that uses exclusively natural materials and compositions. Thanks to comprehensive measures, the structure of the nails is restored, they become healthy and strong. The skin of the hands is also transformed: intensive hydration helps slow down the aging process and accelerate regeneration processes.

Features of Japanese manicure

Japanese manicure is prescribed for those with thin and thin nails that lack nutrients to ensure sufficient regrowth. It is characterized by the following features:

• in the process, tools and devices are used exclusively from natural materials;
• all products used are safe even for pregnant and lactating women;
• the result is noticeable after a few weeks of regular care;
• You can carry out either a separate procedure or combine it with other types of manicure;
• If you have the necessary ingredients, you can do it at home.

Before starting any manipulations, disinfection is necessary. Although the compositions are safe for health, and sharp instruments are not used, there may be harmful bacteria on nearby surfaces and the risk of infection, although minimal, still exists.

Price

The price for a Japanese manicure in a salon ranges from 2000 to 2500 rubles. Of course, it's not cheap, but considering that the treatment and relaxation procedure lasts from one to two hours, it's worth it. The price of a set for 200 sessions is 4,500 rubles.

Reviews of Japanese manicure are extremely enthusiastic. The session is filled with care and gentle care. And the result exceeds expectations. Nails glow with health and grow quickly. Your hands look amazing and the effect lasts for several weeks.

In order to appreciate the benefits of Japanese manicure technology, you need to do the procedure at least once, enjoying it and getting an excellent result. After all, this is not only a feeling of spiritual harmony, but also an awareness of the unity of the inner and surrounding world.

Benefits of Japanese manicure

This type of care compares favorably with other methods in the following parameters:

1. The effect lasts for a long time. After the procedure, the applied products continue to act, as a result of which, even with significant breaks or cancellation of Japanese manicure, the nails continue to look healthy and tidy.
2. Cuticle trimming is not required. Japanese manicure is an unedged variety, therefore it is considered one of the safest. The cuticle is moved back with special devices after it has been softened with serum. Rough and sharp objects are not used, which minimizes the likelihood of injury.
3. The result is noticeable after the first procedure. Although the technique is designed for regular care, nails acquire a healthy, neat appearance after just one visit to the specialist.
4. Using natural remedies that have a powerful healing effect. Extracts, extracts, oils - all of them are aimed at improving the health of nails and skin of the hands in a natural way, without affecting the condition of the body as a whole.
5. Individual approach. The salon will never offer a specific type of manicure before assessing the condition of the nail plate, cuticle and skin. Only after a thorough examination does the master prescribe certain compounds that can improve the situation.

Japanese hand care is done not only by women, but also by men. In its pure form, it does not require a decorative coating, which makes it universal.

Result

The positive result of the procedure is visible after the first session. But if the nails are in very poor condition, then a course of procedures will give the best results. To keep your nails in good shape, one procedure every 2 weeks is enough. Gradually your nails will look better and better. Later you can switch to 1 procedure once a month. Japanese manicure has a cumulative effect.

As a result, the skin of the hands will rejuvenate, the skin color will even out, age spots will disappear, the nails will take on a healthier and more beautiful appearance, and their growth will increase significantly.

Professional Japanese manicure is a unique invention that allows you to improve the appearance of your nails by affecting their structure. If your nails are in poor condition, then this procedure will be a salvation for them.

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How often to do Japanese manicure

Experts recommend following the following guidelines:

• perform a manicure every 2 weeks, since this is how long it takes for nutrients to be fully absorbed;
• adhere to the average duration of the procedure about an hour;
• As part of the course of treatment, undergo at least 8-10 sessions.

It is not necessary to do only Japanese manicure during your recovery. You can combine it and complete it, for example, with the French technique of applying decorative coating.

What tools are used to perform Japanese manicure?

The execution method requires special tools. Ready-made kits for specific types of work are sold. They are not cheap, but they last a long time.

The standard set for Japanese hand care includes:

• mineral paste is a fundamental element of treatment, which comes in different types depending on the purpose of use (most often it includes beeswax, extracts from sea plants and other natural ingredients);
• polishing block - made from calfskin, serves as a means to smooth the nail plate and prevent it from clinging to foreign objects;
• polishing powder – its composition is enriched with useful microelements to strengthen nails;
• orange stick – necessary for gently pushing back the cuticle;
• file – made of natural suede, corrects the shape of the nails;
• lotion for softening and removing dead cuticle cells.

In addition to this you will need:

1. Several types of base coatings - keratin, mineral, with ceramides. The master himself determines which variety to use depending on the goal being pursued.
2. Nail plate strengthener.
3. Antiseptic. It performs several functions at once - disinfection, cleansing, fat removal.
4. Cuticle oil.
5. Hand massage product.

You can purchase each component separately, but buying as a set is much more convenient and profitable.

Types of Japanese manicure

There are two main Japanese manicure techniques:

• SPA care;
• caring dry procedure.

Their main difference is that in the first option softening baths are necessarily used, while the second involves treatment without pre-steaming.

SPA

During the SPA, comprehensive care for the skin of your hands and nails is provided. Polishing devices made from natural materials, heated bags, and bubbling stones are used. The hands are transformed after just a few procedures, but it is recommended to complete the full course of 10 sessions.

As a result of the SPA:

• the process of nail growth accelerates;
• the skin becomes moisturized, soft and tender;
• the nail plate is strengthened, less susceptible to layering and brittleness;
• General relaxation of the whole body is achieved.

To do the procedure at home, you can use kits from the brands Masura, P.Shine, Rio Profi, Patrisa. Each of them produces high-quality materials and tools, which are much easier to achieve efficiency with.

Technology

SPA manicure according to the Japanese method is carried out in several stages:

1. Assessment of the condition of the nails - how neglected the cuticle is, whether the skin of the hands is dry, whether the nail plate is strong enough. At this stage, the problem is identified and adequate treatment is selected.
2. Preparing the cuticle. You should start with a light massage with a special oil, for example, seaweed. After which you need to apply lotion to the cuticle to soften it.
3. Cuticle treatment. Using an orange stick, the cuticle is pushed back and given the desired shape. Wooden instruments have a gentle effect, eliminating the possibility of injuring the skin.
4. Bath with jacuzzi effect. Yumi stones are lowered into the prepared water and begin to bubble. The procedure has a powerful tonic effect that transforms the skin of the hands. It is important to add stones in time to maintain the appropriate bubbling effect.
5. Nutrition. The nail plate is covered with mineral paste, saturating it with essential microelements. For rubbing, only natural tools are used - blocks of leather or suede. First, the product is applied to the center of the nail, then distributed to the sides.
6. Massage. It is performed with Atsui bags made of silk. Salts, extracts of medicinal herbs and flowers, and aromatic oils are placed inside. Together they produce a relaxing effect, while triggering the natural restoration of damaged skin cells.

During the procedure, the atmosphere in the salon should be one of relaxation. Music, smell, lighting - everything creates an atmosphere of calm and relaxation.

Products for Japanese SPA manicure

The process can use products from various companies, but you will definitely need:

1. Mineral pastes. They intensively nourish nails and restore their natural shine.
2. Caring oils. It is convenient if they are many capsules filled with a specific liquid. They are added to baths. 3 capsules are enough for one session.
3. Suede polishing block.
4. Atsui's silk bag. With its help, hand massage becomes more pleasant and effective. Aroma oils help in creating a relaxing atmosphere.
5. Orange stick.

It is better to perform a SPA manicure in a salon, then the highest point of relaxation will be achieved.

Nursing dry

Used for the same purpose as SPA. It differs only in that it does not involve baths. In the modern nail service industry, there are manufacturers who have created their own Japanese-style dry care technologies - Masura and P.Sine. Rio Profi Sakura stands out on the Russian market.

Masura

Manicure is carried out in order to straighten nails, restore their natural gloss and improve the rate of regrowth. The process takes about 90 minutes. At this time the following applies:

• mineral paste NI 802-2 – for intensive nutrition;
• gel Garra Rufa – for working with cuticles;
• calfskin kichin - for rubbing the paste;
• polishing powder HON – to add shine;
• serum - the variety is selected based on the problem of the nail: slow growth, lamination, thinness;
• Surien Oiru - to protect cuticles from the formation of hangnails.

Masura sets contain all the listed materials and products. After reading the instructions, you can immediately start manicure.

P.Shine

Care based on the traditions of Japanese culture combined with modern innovations. It is used to restore nails after extensions, strengthen brittle nails prone to peeling, and restore youthful and firm skin to the hands.

During the procedure, mineral paste, polishing and shine bars, and powder are also used. However, P.Shine in addition offers the use of a hand scrub, designed to eliminate the effects of the negative effects of external factors. For example, ultraviolet rays. The kits also include one-component oil with squalane or shark oil.

Rio Profi Sakura

Rio Profi Sakura is a domestic manufacturer that has also developed its own line of products for Japanese hand care. Its sets consist of:

• mineral paste;
• polishing powders;
• moisturizing biowax;
• keratin wax to prevent dry skin.

Tools are not included and will have to be purchased separately.

Japanese style marigolds with flowers and sakura

All Japanese are madly in love with floristry, and in Tokyo there is a wonderful Flower Garden, where you can see thousands of different flowers and plants. Therefore, Japanese nail designs often contain images of hydrangea, saffron, lotus or wisteria. In this case, special preference is given to sakura flowers. Drawings can decorate a plain or translucent base, be combined with a French jacket and any other technique, decorate each nail or act as an accent.

Step-by-step Japanese manicure

The procedure is carried out in the following sequence:

1. Removing decorative coating.
2. Treating hands with antiseptic.
3. Apply a softening lotion to the cuticles and serum to the nails.
4. Treatment of the cuticle - carefully pushing it back with a stick made of natural wood.
5. Application and distribution of mineral paste with a special suede or leather kichin for 3-5 minutes.
6. Rub in the polishing powder with a block – also for 3-5 minutes until a gloss is formed.
7. Light cuticle massage, oil treatment.
8. Applying moisturizer.

This is what the home procedure algorithm looks like. If a manicure is done in a salon, depending on its type, the master can use baths, treat hands with a scrub, and massage with bags of mineral salts.

What results can you expect from Japanese manicure?

Thanks to the procedure:

• nails acquire a natural shade without yellowness;
• the nail plate becomes strong and elastic;
• gloss forms on the surface;
• the nail bed looks neat and well-groomed;
• no burrs are formed;
• The water balance of the skin of the hands is restored, making them soft and tender.

The products used by the masters contain panthenol, glycerin and lanolin, which effectively moisturize and accelerate the healing process of wounds. They also contain silicone, zinc, vitamins A, E, H and provitamin B5. In a complex effect, these components heal nails, restoring their structure.

Indications for use

Japanese manicure is an art of nail care that is distinguished by its natural ingredients and special service for any person. The procedure will be carried out taking into account the characteristics of the nail plates and human skin.

Japanese manicure is most suitable for those people who have:

• hypohidrosis;
• negative dynamics of nail plate growth;
• increased fragility and thinness;
• reinforced lamination;
• changing and weakened structure;
• avitaminosis.

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Answers to popular questions

How often do Japanese manicures take place?

Depends on the neglect of your hands and nails. If intensive recovery is required, 3 procedures must be performed within 30 days. You can maintain the effect with 1 session every 2 weeks.

How long does the result last?

If you complete a full course of healing, consisting of 8-10 procedures, your nails will be completely restored. After canceling the manicure, the effect will last as long as the accumulated nutrients last. Taking vitamins will help prolong this period, but the best option is to undergo a full course of treatment every 10-12 months. Then your nails will always be well-groomed and healthy.

How many procedures can be done with one kit?

A standard set of Masura or P.Shine is enough for 30-40 sessions. The larger the area of ​​the nail plate, the greater the cost of funds.

Is it possible to cover your nails with gel polish after a Japanese treatment?

Decorative gel polish coating is not recommended due to the fact that Japanese manicure uses a base that is incompatible with it. It will not be able to provide sufficient adhesion to the surface. It is better to choose the option that this type of care involves - a colorless, shiny base.