Image via WikipediaThere is a lot more to a manicure and pedicure than just filing your nails and adding a coat or two of polish. Most treatments will include exfoliating the skin to remove dead cells, smoothing the surface and stimulating regeneration.Calluses and dead skin are removed from the feet with pumice, which not only makes your feet look much better - it makes them feel much better too. Many aches and pains in feet result from standing on calluses and uneven areas all day.
Special cuticle treatments and moisturizers are used to hydrate the skin, massaged into the forearm and hand or lower leg and foot, as well as nourish the nails and cuticles. Massaging improves blood flow and helps to relieve aches and pains. It is also very relaxing.
Fungal nail infections are easy to deal with if they are spotted early and your manicurist will be able to advise you on treatment if you appear to be susceptible. Because some nail diseases are highly infectious, you may have to seek medical treatment before you can have a manicure and pedicure. Some diseases will need professional medical advice and medicine.
Your manicure will continue with your nails being cleaned, buffed, trimmed and shaped. You can choose the length and shape you prefer. If you are having nail polish applied, you will then choose a colour from the salon's selection, or you can bring your own.A French manicure always looks fabulous when it is done at the salon. You will get a base coat, two coats of polish and a top coat. Often a treatment, such as cuticle oil, is added after the last coat of polish to help maintain the condition of the nails and cuticles. You should try not to bump or smudge the nails for at least an hour after you have had them done.
With normal wear and tear, you can expect a manicure to last 2 to 3 weeks and a pedicure for up to 5 weeks.Although you may feel that it is an added expense for something you can do yourself, the additional attention to detail and extra treatments that a salon offers not only makes your nails look super, it improves the appearance of your hands and feet as well. You will be proud of your hands and feet, showing them off at every opportunity.
Some salons offer a mobile manicure and pedicure service, where the manicurist will come to your home or office to perform the treatments, bringing their equipment with them. This saves you the additional travel time, parking concerns and rushing through traffic afterwards. It's also particularly useful if, as for a wedding, you need to avoid chips or breaks at all costs.
