Treat Yourself To A Manicure And Pedicure
July 21, 2010 2:40 am skin careThe most exposed part of your body is your hands, as they are always on show. In summer, with pretty sandals and bare feet the order of the day, your feet are exposed to scrutiny as well. The benefits of a professional manicure and pedicure include much more than just the appearance of your hands and feet.
Most manicures and pedicures include exfoliation of the dead skin cells on your hands and feet to improve the appearance and stimulate regeneration. A pumice stone is used to remove dead skin and calluses from the feet, often the cause of aches and pains when standing for long periods of time. There is a lot more to a manicure and pedicure at a salon than just a coat of polish!
Moisturisers and special products to treat cuticles are massaged into the hand, arm, foot and lower leg, hydrating them and stimulating blood flow. The massage can also help to relieve aches and pains from arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome, and is very relaxing.
Many people may not realise it, but there are many nail diseases that a manicurist will be able to recognise. Some are highly infectious and may preclude the manicurist from giving you any procedures until they are treated. Fungal infections can be cured easily if caught early, but many nail diseases will require a doctor’s attention.
Once your massage is complete, the manicurist will start on your nails. They will be cleaned, buffed, trimmed, shaped and polished if required. Using professional products and trained manicurists, salons can produce astonishing results with damaged or untidy nails. You can choose from their nail colours, or bring your own for them to apply. The manicurist will apply a base coat, at least two coats of colour and a top coat. Sometimes a treatment oil is added on top of the last layer to condition the nails and cuticles.
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.
For special occasions or summer vacations, get a professional manicure or pedicure at a salon. Mobile salon services are a convenient way to get a manicure or pedicure in the comfort of your own home or at the office. A last minute invitation or time constraints are easily dealt with, as the salon will send a technician to your location to give you the same professional treatment you would get at the salon. It also saves you travelling time, and helps to prevent smudges before the nails are properly dried.
Treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure, regularly if your budget allows, or every now and then as a luxury. It is extremely relaxing, and you don’t have to worry about the cat bumping into you or the kids needing something just as you apply the last coat of polish. You can sit back, relax and be pampered, knowing that you will have beautiful hands and feet when it’s all done.
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