How do you know if you’re getting a safe manicure?

For some reason, when it comes to manicures, many people think first and foremost about the design and color. But that’s not the most important thing. There’s no arguing that you should choose trendy shades and be on-trend, but it’s also important to take care of your nails’ health!

Sawing technique

The safest type of manicure is the so-called “European”, or sawing. Its main feature – all the tools used are disposable (in front of you, the master opens the bag with new “devices”). It is performed without water, and all nail treatment is quick and painless: the cuticle is not cut, it is gently pushed aside and filed, the lateral ridges are also “trimmed” and softened with a file, and after always moisturize the skin with oil.

By the way, the result lasts from two to three weeks.

Quality coverage

Coatings also affect the condition of the nails. So choose safe nail polishes and gel lacquers without formaldehyde, camphor, dibutyl phthalates and other harmful components that damage the nail plate. For example, products from the Italian brand Fedua (they are, incidentally, often called phytoproducts). In addition to a wide palette of shades for every taste in the lineup are other means for safe manicure – a nourishing base with extracts of algae and minerals, top-fixer and caring hand creams.

TOP 10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT NAILS AND MANICURE

1. It’s no coincidence that we need to take care of our nails so often: they grow at a rate of about 0.1 mm per day.
   
2. The speed of nail growth is not always the same. They grow faster in summer, during the season of open shoes, and slower in winter.
   
3. 30% – almost a third of the nail’s length is in its root part. It is, by the way, hidden under the skin.
   
4. The “healthy” thickness of the nail plate is about 0.3 mm. This is about 100-150 layers of keratin (not only hair, but also nails are made of it).
   
5. The unhealthy habit of nail biting once did good. To rid his patients of it, a dentist named Maxwell Lappe invented special plates in 1934, which soon became popular as false nails.
   
6. There is another nail invention that came about thanks to a dentist: in 1955, a dentist named Frederick Slack decided to “repair” a broken nail with acrylic (it is in fashion with dentists). This material was soon used to create acrylic manicures.
   
7. French manicure appeared in the USA. It is known to everyone because at first it was very popular with French actresses. The French was invented by Jeff Pink, who in Hollywood was asked to offer a universal nail design, suitable for any outfit. By the way, you can make a French style yourself. Check out our video tutorial for detailed instructions.
   
8. White nail polish was originally painted on the inside (!) of the nails, thus getting an accent on the tips.
   
9. The American manicure differs from the French manicure only in the fact that beige is used on the tip instead of white. We can say that it is a softer version of the classic French. The second name of this manicure is the “Beverly Hills” manicure.
   
10. In the 1920s and 30s, the moon manicure was widespread. Women feared to paint their nails completely, believing that a full coverage would not allow them to “breathe”.

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