Cuticle care
Epochinium or cuticle (nail skin) is located in the area of nail growth and protects the most delicate and vulnerable part of the nail plate from injury and damage. Due to the presence of a thin strip of skin under the base of the marigold, bacteria, microbes do not enter, and inflammation does not occur. Lack of care for the cuticle leads to dry skin, it can become rough, cracked, and burrs appear on it. Incorrect removal leads to the appearance of wounds, the development of inflammatory processes. It is also not worth getting rid of the cuticle completely - the nail plate can be easily damaged at the site of the removed roller.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR CUTICLES
It is also necessary to take care of the cuticles, as well as to monitor the condition of the skin of the hands and the nails themselves. The cuticle , if it is not regularly maintained , grows, its dryness increases, cracks, burrs, and wounds may appear. This will not only ruin the appearance of the manicure, but also cause unpleasant sensations and can cause the development of inflammatory processes. If the cuticle is not removed, the nails will grow more slowly, their shape and relief may change. It's easy to avoid problems - ensure regular and proper cuticle care by choosing the most comfortable skin treatment option for yourself. Among the options available to all are the 4 most common types of cuticle care.
How to care for cuticles at home: classic manicure
This is the most popular cuticle treatment option. It can be done at home without the help of a wizard:
disinfect tools - scissors, tweezers, scraper, nail files;
after processing the edge of the nail, lower your hands into the bath (water with the addition of substances that soften the cuticle);
dry your hands with a napkin and apply a special softener to the cuticle growth area, soak it for the required time and remove the remnants with a napkin;
with the help of a pusher, push back the eponychium and clean it with a special tool with a "hatchet" at the end;
the skin can be trimmed with scissors or nippers;
after treatment and completion of the procedure, apply oil or cream to the cuticle.
Cuticle care can be done regularly using the product that is most comfortable for you . After washing your hands, simply apply the selected cream or oil to the base of the nails and let it absorb. So you will avoid the appearance of irritation, dryness, growth of dead skin cells. The cuticle products contain vitamins, nutrients, glycerin, paraffin, which not only provide skin care, but also have a strengthening effect on the nails.
Convenient cuticle care: European manicure
In this case, the use of cutting tools for processing the cuticle is excluded - the skin is not cut off with scissors or tweezers. Carrying out a manicure involves the use of special acids that help remove the skin without cutting it off and risking injury. Such products quickly soften the skin and can be easily moved with an orange stick. Cuticle care after a manicure also involves the use of oil or cream.
Brazilian manicure: use gloves
This type of manicure is similar to the previous (European) one, with the exception of one condition - gloves are put on the hands. Prepare nails - shape, clean, apply cuticle remover. Put on gloves and massage your fingers in the cuticle area, rubbing the emulsion into the skin. After the process is completed, the ends of the gloves are torn off, the cuticle is removed with an orange stick, the gloves are removed, cream is applied to the hands, and oil is applied to the treated areas. This method of removing the cuticle is as safe and hygienic as possible.
Hardware manicure: quickly and efficiently
Increasingly, women are choosing hardware manicure using a variety of cutters for nail care. Among the attachments there are special ones for processing the nail bed. In this case, the skin is not softened, it must be completely dry. The cutter removes only dead skin cells - the living ones remain to fulfill their direct function - to protect the nail. Thus, the hardware manicure allows you to quickly and efficiently process the nails, reduce the risks of damage to the cuticle to a minimum.
The cuticle is not at all an extra build-up on the nail, and knowing how to care for it, you can give your hands a beautiful look, and provide reliable protection for the nails.