Hand massage: types, technique, recommendations for the procedure • NAILS Magazine

Hand massage can be either an independent procedure or a complementary procedure in combination with a manicure and nail polish. If you want a line of loyal customers, master different techniques for massaging your arms, hands, and nails. Relaxation, improved blood circulation, increased skin tone and accelerated nail growth are just a few of the advantages of a massage performed by a manicurist. Let's look at the technique step by step, and also give recommendations on the duration of the procedure, the number of repetitions of movements and the choice of cosmetics.

Types of hand massage that a nail technician should master

Massage is a mechanical and reflex effect on the skin of the arms, hands and wrists using rubbing, pressure, stroking and vibration. There is medical and cosmetic massage.

Medical massage is indicated as a restorative therapy after strokes, fractures, pinched nerve endings, and other muscle injuries. Can only be performed by specialists with medical education and is not recommended for nail service professionals.

There are other types of hand massage that are worth familiarizing yourself with:

self-massage - suitable for a salon technician at the end of the working day;
relaxing;
tonic;
acupressure su-jok is a medical procedure, performed only with the appropriate knowledge;
spa hand massage using stones - stone therapy.

To provide a professional hand massage service in combination with a manicure, a nail technician will only need to master cosmetic relaxing and toning options.

Often this procedure is also called hygienic or salon massage.

Efficiency

The effectiveness of the procedure is confirmed by the following results:

lymphatic drainage is activated;
joints become more mobile;
muscle spasms go away;
the functioning of the nervous system is normalized;
anxiety disappears;
Due to the stimulation of active points on the hands, there is a positive effect on the digestive system, the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, and the respiratory system.

Indications for cosmetic hand massage

The procedure is recommended only for healthy clients and is intended to solve exclusively cosmetic purposes related to skin care and relaxation of arm muscles.

Salon massage performs the following functions:

relaxation of hands;
normalization of skin tone;
increasing the elasticity of the skin of the hands;
increased blood microcirculation;
improving the functioning of muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints.

Benefit: what does this procedure provide?

By stimulating active zones, of which there are a great many on our hands, we can influence internal organs and get rid of some serious diagnoses.

The positive effects of massage are manifested in the following:

the elasticity of the ligaments is restored;
irritability goes away;
muscle tone is normalized;
nail plates are strengthened;
cellulite decreases.

How it works?

Sensitive skin receptors respond to stimulation of reflex zones.
These are biologically active points directly connected to the brain, parts of the spine and internal organs. The concentration of active points on the hand is much higher than on any other organ. Hand massage is a healing procedure that can be done either independently in free minutes or visited by a specialist. With its help, physical and mental impairments are even partially or completely restored.

Reference! The best time for massage treatments is morning and evening. The duration of the course depends on the technique and indications. Each case is individual, and it is best to coordinate it with a specialist.

Contraindications for hand massage

The procedure should be performed with caution or even abandoned completely if the client has clear signs or suspicions of the following pathological conditions or diseases:

cardiovascular diseases, including hypotension or hypertension;
arthritis, arthrosis, gout, polyarthritis;
eczema and other skin pathologies, one of the symptoms of which is rashes;
allergies to cold and other types of allergies;
presence of warts, papillomas;
fungal infections;
wounds and ulcers.

Anatomical certificate

To increase the effectiveness of the procedure, it is important to understand: the hand is a complex anatomical unit with several sections:

wrists;
metacarpus;
fingers.

All sections are connected to each other by a large wrist joint. Three muscle groups make it possible to move the hand. They are located on the palm in several layers and thereby form its relief. Transverse ligaments support joints and protect them from injury.

The entire structure of the hand is pierced by blood vessels. A large number of receptors on the fingertips are responsible for tactile sensitivity. The skin regulates internal temperature. It is thicker on the palms than on the back.

Cosmetics used in hand massage

Any product in the name of which you will find the prefix “massage” can be used to provide the procedure. But for sensitive skin prone to irritation, it is better to avoid oils that contain warming components. Cosmetics for hand treatment can be divided into several categories:

oils;
fatty creams;
lotions or tonics;
serums;
peelings and scrubs.

Thick oils and creams have a denser texture, ideal for the cold season, when the skin needs enhanced nutrition. Lotions and serums are light, quickly absorbed and recommended during the warm season for care and intense hydration. Peels and scrubs are part of the spa massage procedure, and after them an additional nourishing cream or moisturizing lotion is applied, depending on the season.

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Cosmetic oil can be replaced with any oil, for example, baby oil. For excessively dry hand skin, you can use a 1:1 mixture of oil and nourishing cream.

Oil can also be replaced with any fat-based nourishing cream. On average, one procedure takes 15-20 ml of product on both hands.

Based on this, you can calculate the cost of the service: divide the cost of cosmetics per client, adding the prices of a disposable spatula, napkin and time spent.

Why massage the hands of infants?

After birth, children's organs and systems continue to need development. This is especially true for the brain and central nervous system. The paths of the skin analyzer are already fully developed at the time of birth (unlike the visual and auditory ones). The baby is most susceptible to exposure through the skin, so with massage we stimulate the development of the whole organism.

We stroke the child's hand several times, starting from the fingertips and ending with the elbow.
On both hands, we stroke each finger from the pad to the base.
We make point circular movements from the fingertips to the palm.
Massage the fingertips, pressing lightly on them.

The hands are called the “clinic of the body.” With competent massage techniques for these parts of the body, many problems can be quickly solved:

ARVI;
bruises;
fractures;
chronic diseases.

Classic relaxing hand massage with a tonic effect: step-by-step instructions

This is the main type of massage that a manicurist will need to master. It is offered as a separate procedure in spa salons, or as a complex procedure after a manicure in regular nail salons.

The duration of the relaxing massage is 5-15 minutes. If you want to include it as an obligatory component in your manicure complex, 5-7 minutes will be enough if there is a large flow of clients.

You can offer a full hand massage procedure lasting 5-15 minutes as a bonus to clients who have purchased several care services at the same time. This stimulates sales.

The purpose of a relaxing massage is to relax, improve blood microcirculation, increase elasticity and tone of the skin, lightly work out the joints, reduce muscle tension and swelling of the hands.

The procedure is performed with soft, smooth movements with gradual transitions from zone to zone. You can complement the procedure with lighted candles and quiet lounge music.

Stage 1: treating the hands of the master and client with an antiseptic

It is preferable to use an antiseptic in the form of a spray or gel. Hand disinfection is a mandatory step, since the procedure is carried out without gloves. The hand massage is performed up to the forearm, so you need to treat this entire area with an antiseptic.

To treat the client's hands, the master squeezes or sprays his hands, lightly distributes the liquid over them, and then applies it to the client's hands.

Stage 2: applying oil or cream with pre-heating in the palms

After the antiseptic solution has dried, the product is applied to the recess of the master’s palm and distributed over the hands to warm up. Your hands should also be warm before starting the procedure - warm them by rubbing your palms well.

Stage 3: warming up the client's skin from wrist to forearm

Distribute the oil from the wrist to the forearm with light stroking movements. In the upward direction the movement is stronger, and in the downward direction it weakens. There should be 10-15 movements up and down. We move on to more intense movements as the massage progresses. To do this, we cover the hand with the thumb and middle finger and seem to drive a wave across the skin from top to bottom and back.

Using your thumb, in a circular motion, knead the wrist area on the left and right sides, moving slightly upward. Turn your hand over and use your thumb in a circular motion to also knead the inside of your wrist.

Stage 4: brush development

Warm up the brush with stroking movements. We move on to more intense kneading using circular movements clockwise or counterclockwise. We follow the direction of the joint line from top to bottom, moving along the phalanges of the fingers to the tips. We work each finger this way.

In the inner part of the client's palm, we work with the knuckles of bent fingers, not the tips, since the inner part requires more intense pressure. We do not work on the interphalangeal joints - this can only be done by a professional massage therapist. Don't forget to massage the spaces between your fingers with your thumb and index finger in a circular motion. We avoid excessive pressure on thin skin, otherwise painful sensations may occur.

Stage 5: nail massage

Having completed the work on each finger, we go down to the nail plates. To improve nail growth and activate blood microcirculation in this area, you need to tightly squeeze the nail from top to bottom, and then from left to right. Each press lasts 3-4 seconds. After pressing, blood rushes into the area and a slight heating may be felt. At the final stage, ask the client to bend her fingers and “drum” along the edge of the table for several minutes to consolidate the achieved result.

Stage 6: working out the palm

The inner part of the palm contains a large number of biologically active points, pressing on which increases energy reserves in the body. We work on the client’s palm first with light circular kneading using the thumbs from the center to the periphery, and then we squeeze the remaining fingers and actively massage the inner part with our knuckles. After intensive kneading, we again switch to light stroking.

After each change of zone and type of impact, we make a movement with two palms, as if “removing” the negative energy from the client’s hand, and removing it back, behind us, above the table. Trigger point processing helps relieve negative emotions. In the process of kneading your hands, all negative energy is released into the surrounding space. It is important to “relieve” such tension and then remove it from the work area.

Stage 7: kneading the hand and fingers by rotating and shaking

After working on the palm, we move on to relaxing the hand in weight. To do this, we take the client’s hand in a lock, as in the photo. With the second hand we fix the wrist area. With light rotations, 5 in each direction, we stretch our wrists. The client's elbow should also rest on the table.

Let's move on to the fingers. We bend our index and middle fingers and grab the client’s finger into the resulting “forceps”, shaking it slightly and pinching it from the upper phalanx to the tip (5-7 times up and down).

Stage 8: final

We finish the procedure with stroking movements. At the final stage, we also “remove” the negative energy and, by shaking our hands, remove it from the table area.

After the massage, the client will feel a rush of blood, the condition of the skin will visually significantly improve, and the range of movements will increase due to the elimination of stagnation.

All of the above stages can be combined or only a hand massage can be performed if it is necessary to reduce the treatment time with a large flow of clients.

Conclusion

As you can see, there is nothing complicated in the technique, the main thing is to practice. The procedure can take only 5 to 15 minutes. And regular self-massage will make your skin soft and well-groomed. In addition, it is an excellent prevention of arthritis and other joint diseases.

You can study the whole process visually in the video in this article. Feel free to leave any questions, comments and ideas in the comments.

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Text \ Photo Victoria BOLSHOVA Posted 02/25/2018

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How to choose a master?

In most cases, one manicure procedure is not enough to achieve results. Regularity is important here, so choosing a specialist is one of the most important stages.

So that at the end of the course you see your hands healthy and beautiful, pay attention to:

availability of specialized medical education;
cleanliness in the office - it must be perfect;
the appearance of the master - he must be dressed in uniform and use gloves while working;
availability of a device for sterilizing instruments;
disinfection of devices - this must be done after each client.

It would be a good idea to seek advice from friends or search for information on the Internet in order to have an idea of the level of skill and work experience.

What ailments does it treat?

Impact on biologically active points located on the fingers helps to get rid of many diseases, even if they have become chronic. If you massage your hands, the functioning of the whole body improves. Therefore, many health problems can be easily solved using this procedure.

Migraine

Most often it is caused by negative emotions and nervous tension. In rare cases, headaches occur for physiological reasons.

After acupressure, relaxation occurs and the feeling of discomfort goes away.

Osteoarthritis, arthritis, numbness

Massage movements improve peripheral blood circulation and actively saturate cells with oxygen. As a result, arthrosis of the joints and arthritis disappear, and numbness in the hands no longer bothers me. The walls of blood vessels are maintained in tone, spasms disappear.

Colds

bronchitis;
pneumonia;
runny nose.

Massage is also effective for asthma - it reduces the frequency of attacks and makes breathing easier. To achieve maximum results during the procedure, you can use available means - small pebbles or peas. They enhance stimulation of active points.

Chronic fatigue syndrome

If you massage your fingertips with a smooth transition to their base, this will help get rid of nervous tension and relieve accumulated fatigue. And due to the additional flow of oxygen to the tissues and the improvement of blood circulation, fatigue disappears and the immune system is strengthened.

Digestive system diseases

Massaging your index fingers will help get rid of problems with the gastrointestinal tract. At the same time, the functioning of the liver and gall bladder is also improved, and skin diseases disappear.

Basic Rules

The salon employs specially trained specialists who know exactly what your skin needs. However, you can massage at home using basic movements that will have a beneficial effect on the condition of your skin. Do you want to achieve the best effect when performing a hand massage during a manicure? Use the following tips and tricks:

instead of massage cream, you can use regular vegetable oil - this will ensure glide and gentle penetration of beneficial substances into the cells;
before the massage, you can steam your hands in a special bath (add a drop of essential oil);
massage can be performed both before and after the manicure - the main thing is to ensure that the newly created beauty is not disturbed;
each movement should be repeated several times;
make sure that the manicure procedure is carried out cleanly: all tools must be thoroughly washed;
take a break from everyday problems, do not burden your head with unnecessary thoughts - during the massage, turn on your favorite music, movie, or just sit in silence, the main thing is that you feel comfortable and comfortable;
for additional protection of the skin of your hands, use an antibacterial spray - this will protect you from infection due to small cracks and cuts;
you can choose several exercises and alternate them, using different combinations in different massage sessions;
It is recommended to do a light massage every day, devoting 5 minutes to it;
After the massage, do not do household chores, limit the load on your hands.

Interesting fact: not only age affects the appearance of your hands, but also excess weight. Due to excess weight problems, hands can lose their shape, former smoothness and elasticity.

Recovery after a fracture - Tibetan techniques

An arm fracture is another unpleasant situation, the consequence of which is a violation of the basic functions of the limbs. In most cases, after fractures, doctors prescribe a massage for the arm after a fracture of the radius, the purpose of which is to restore muscle tone and joint mobility. The main thing to remember is that massage gives positive results in the very first stages of rehabilitation, so it should not be postponed.

Tibetan restoration technique

Particular attention is paid to the area under and near the plaster. Gentle pressure is applied through small holes between the skin and the plaster, and tapping is done on top of the plaster using improvised means.

Since the massage begins when the hand is still motionless, all movements should be soft and gentle. First, the shoulder is massaged, then the forearm, and lastly the hand. For massage after a fracture, the same techniques are used: stroking, rubbing, kneading and vibration.

Stroking – transverse or longitudinal using the back of the hand, rubbing – transverse with slight pulling under the skin (to increase blood flow), kneading – in circular or longitudinal movements, vibration – using alternating pressure and stroking.

Remember, during massage there should be no strong pressure or other actions that can lead to muscle contraction. The duration of the procedure is no more than 15-20 minutes, it is better to start 2-3 minutes before the first pain appears. Massage is provided daily. If desired, you can use massage oil.

How to paint on nails - what tools are needed to paint?

To select the necessary materials and tools for painting on nails, start from the chosen nail painting technique.

1. Brushes - vary in bristle quality, shape and hardness. For materials with a thick consistency, for example, gel paint, hard brushes are needed, and vice versa.

The thickness of the line depends on the thickness and shape of the brush bristles. When choosing, focus on the number. Brush No. 00 is the thinnest; as the number increases, the thickness of the bristles increases.

Round, pointed brushes with fine bristles - used for artistic painting. She draws the details of the drawing and contours. To ensure that the brush fits comfortably in your hand, choose a thick handle.

Liner or hair - a brush with long, thin bristles. Long and thin lines and geometric patterns are drawn on her.

Fan brush - for creating a gradient manicure and evenly applying glitter.

Flat brush - designed for even application of paint. It is used for Chinese painting.

2. Dots are a tool with balls on one or two ends. They are given dots: the smaller the ball, the smaller the dot. For complex designs, several tools with different ball sizes are used.

Even a beginner without experience in creating designs on nails can draw with dots. They create abstract designs and drawings consisting of dots and commas.

3. The needle allows you to create designs on wet polish or gel polish. With its help it is easy to make stains by combining several colors of the material. The needle is convenient for drawing fine lines and small details.

You can purchase the tool in special stores or make it yourself. To do this, a thin sewing needle is inserted into the pencil rod. To make it fit smoothly into the stylus, you need to heat the end with the eye.

I want to become a manicurist. Where to begin?

Manicure, like any other occupation, requires constant improvement and training, dedication and discipline. Many girls living their dreams take courses and even open a beauty salon at home, which ceases to exist after a maximum of a year and this is in 90% of cases. It's time to take off your rose-colored glasses and make sure that you really want to become a master, working 10 hours a day, at least until you get the hang of it and acquire a large client base to maintain a stable financial condition of the studio.

Becoming a good manicurist is not as easy as you think. And becoming the best of the best is a feasible task, but it requires complete dedication. First of all, decide whether you really need this specialty. In order to put everything into perspective, ProstoNail has prepared a very informative list explaining who will definitely enjoy being a nail technician:

you constantly scour the World Wide Web in search of inspiring ideas for home manicures, new public pages offering various nail decor options, and also subscribe to newsletters from the world of the nail industry and updates to the feed of fashion bloggers who post their bright manicures with enviable regularity;
you are always ready to listen carefully and with participation to the stories of friends and acquaintances, admire gossip and skillfully understand women's intrigues. And so on a million times a day;
you know how to be disciplined and organized, while skillfully managing your personal time and not overestimating your capabilities;
you cannot live a day without drawing, but not on paper, but on tips, and you also regularly turn on an LED or UF lamp, because you think that its light has a calming effect on you;
you are neat and pedantic, ready to work on a perfectly straight line of French manicure or draw a lunar design for as long as the perfect result requires;
it won’t be difficult for you to get a manicure (and maybe even a pedicure) not only for yourself, but also for your beloved friend or mother;
you are stress-resistant and friendly, quite motivated and not only financially.

If you think that at least 4 points out of 7 are your characteristics, then feel free to read the article further and find out what this mysterious profession of manicurist means. Naturally, the first and most important step you can take in this direction is to enroll in training courses that provide basic knowledge. And then try to apply them in reality, not forgetting about our useful tips, life hacks and announcements.

Therapeutic manicure made from iodine

The beneficial properties of iodine have long been used to give nail plates greater strength and get rid of fungus. If you cannot afford to buy expensive drugs or often visit a medical manicure office, you can do home baths according to the following scheme:

Pour warm water into a container that can fit both of your hands at the same time. Add 20 drops of iodine. It is better to purchase a bottle with a dispenser, so it will be easier to measure the required amount, and the price is not much higher.
Dip the fingers affected by mycosis into the water. Keep them there for 20-25 minutes.
Take your hands out and wipe them. Repeat these simple steps every day until you achieve the desired result.

This method is long and will require considerable endurance and discipline. Treating fungus with a specialist is much faster.

Perfect time

The best time for the procedure is evening. Most girls claim that a spa at night is a great way to relax after a hard day at work. In addition, this procedure has a positive effect on sleep.

If you only get a spa manicure in a salon, then you should visit it at different times. This step will allow you to choose the most comfortable time for relaxation.

To ensure that the skin of your hands always remains soft, you should regularly pamper it with such activities. Spa manicure is not only about well-groomed hands, but also a unique opportunity to enjoy the procedure.