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The Benefits Of A Professional Manicure And Pedicure
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Wednesday, 21 July 2010 08:06
Trim, shapely nails on cared-for hands and feet make an instant impression. In summer, when your hands and feet are visible to the world, you should get a manicure and pedicure at a salon for perfect hands and feet that will impress. Men can get a manicure too, for clean, neat and well trimmed nails and softer skin.
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Trim, shapely nails on cared-for hands and feet make an instant impression. In summer, when your hands and feet are visible to the world, you should get a manicure and pedicure at a salon for perfect hands and feet that will impress. Men can get a manicure too, for clean, neat and well trimmed nails and softer skin.

Most people think of a manicure or pedicure as just having your nails trimmed, shaped and polish applied, but there's a lot more to these treatments that is extremely beneficial. Most manicures and pedicures include exfoliation, removing dead skin cells and smoothing the skin. A pedicure will also include removal of dead skin and calluses with a pumice, which not only makes the feet look better, but will lessen the pain felt when standing on callused feet for long periods of time.

Cuticles are trimmed and treated with special hydrating products. Creams are used to massage the forearm and hand, as well as the lower leg and foot. This not only moisturizes them, it also improves blood circulation, important for skin rejuvenation. Pain from arthritis and other ailments is also relieved by the professional massage you will receive.

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.

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.

Although you may be able to apply nail polish yourself, it is unlikely that you will take the time or trouble to apply all the other treatments and procedures that a professional manicure and pedicure provides. In addition to all the extra pampering, you can expect a professional manicure to last about three weeks, and a pedicure can last up to 5 or 6 weeks. During that time you will be able to proudly bare your hands and feet, comfortable with the super soft condition of the skin and the quality of the treatment.

You may want a manicure and pedicure for a special occasions, or for a summer holiday where your feet and hands are definitely going to be on show. Some salons offer a mobile service, where the manicurist will come to your home or office to perform the treatments. This can be especially useful for business executives who may have a function to attend but no time to get to a salon, fighting traffic and parking scarcity on the way. Cars are not very nail-friendly, so eliminating the need to drive can help to keep your nails looking great for longer.

Try as you might, a home manicure is unlikely to look as good or last as long as a professional manicure and pedicure. Professionally applied, using superior products, salons offer a superb service that not only gives you great looking hands, feet and nails, it also gives you a relaxing opportunity to be pampered.

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