Beautiful and neat nails are not just a symbol of femininity. Men should also shape and nurture them regularly.
The nails are a part of the finger, which is similar in structure to the hair because it contains keratin – a substance that produces the epidermis. If they are nurtured and healthy, they will attract the looks and interest of many. Otherwise, it will make your hands unattractive and can lead to a loss of self-confidence.
Nail care involves much more than coloring. It includes shaping, polishing, and protecting the nail plate, and removing and caring for the skin around the nail.
Every manicure and pedicure treatment includes the obligatory protection of the nail plate. If you visit beauty salons regularly, pay attention to how they treat your nails. In addition to strengthening, pouring, and decorating, a professional beautician will also deal with care.
Here are nine expert tips that you can apply at home. Beautiful, well-groomed natural nails are always in trend.
1. Daily care at home
Nails that are brittle, easily broken, bitten, or rough to the touch, are not attractive to anyone. For your nails to be healthy, firm, and resistant, they need constant care. The first and basic rule is: avoid bad habits! Many women and men have a habit of biting their nails and the skin around them. To make your nails shiny and beautiful, forget about it.
Preparations for strengthening and faster nail growth contain nutrients that penetrate the nail structure, making it healthier and shinier. Read the text Bye-bye fragile and weak nails and learn how to solve this problem.
For complete recovery of the damaged nail plate, regular application of IBD RECONSTRUX reconstruction treatment for one month is recommended.
To make your nails stronger and without peeling, we recommend applying SECHE Rebuild nail rebuild and strengthening agent. We also recommend regular use of cuticle oil.
2. Choose professional accessories
In addition to the use of adequate preparations, it is necessary to choose the right accessories for nail care, which will not further damage and erode the nails.
For proper shortening and shaping of nails, experts advise the use of scissors. Nail clippers are intended for amateurs and beginners. In our offer, you will find quality stainless steel scissors with a sharp blade, with which you will be able to do a manicure like a professional.
Beautiful nails are clean. Use appropriate accessories to remove unwanted dirt under the nail. For this purpose, an instrument made of stainless steel for pedicure and manicure treatments will serve well.
After each use, it is necessary to disinfect the tools.
3. Don’t forget the cuticles
Cuticle care is also an important step in maintaining the beautiful appearance of hands. This should be taken into account equally by women and men. Cuticle biting is forbidden! It will not solve the problem, on the contrary. It will only cause pain and inflammatory processes on the skin.
Before processing the nail plate, it is necessary to dedicate oneself to the cuticles. For that purpose, cuticle pushers and cutters are used, as well as special stainless steel scissors.
The cuticle pusher serves to push excess skin of the nail. This facilitates the removal of cuticles and contributes to a more regular and beautiful appearance of the nail.
Nippers or scissors are used to remove the thickened skin around the nail. With professional accessories, the blades are sharp, so they should be handled carefully.
Cuticle care is an indispensable part of every successful manicure. Means for that purpose (oils) nourish and hydrate the skin, make the cuticles thinner and less visible. They have very pleasant scents and are used in the final phase of manicure. Cuticle oil can be used daily. It is applied to the skin, massaged lightly, and rubbed over the nail polish.
Regular use of these preparations provides elasticity to the nails and skin, preventing them from cracking, peeling, and the formation of cuticles.
4. Length and shape of the nail
Fingernails grow up to 6 mm per month. Younger people grow nails faster than older people. Also, the speed of growth depends on the season – in summer the process accelerates. The fingernails grow three times faster than on the feet.
Long nails look beautiful and feminine. Extremely long ones are not recommended for every day, because they break easily. Medium-length are very easy to maintain. If they are cared for, they look attractive and do not interfere with daily work. Short nails are the easiest to maintain and are the least exposed to bacteria from the immediate environment.
When you decide to let your nails grow, be sure to additionally supply them with appropriate preparations, so that they do not break and crack. For the visual effect of a longer nail, use cream-colored varnishes with white and pink shades.
Nails – popular shapes
Well-groomed, healthy, and strong nails can be shaped in almost all forms. Some shapes are easier to maintain, others are a matter of fashion trends. Which shape you choose is up to you. It is easier for those with sharp edges to peel the nails, while the rounded ones break the least.
The most common shapes are square, round, oval, almond-shaped, pointed, and ballerina nails, as well as their combinations.
Rounded (round) nails are the best shape for short nails. Many consider this form obsolete, although it has numerous advantages. It is the easiest to maintain, it follows the natural line of the fingertip. These nails are very durable, and will not scratch and tear sensitive fabrics such as socks. They are recommended for everyone who has weak and soft nails.
Square nails have been extremely popular for a long time. The square shape looks best on medium-length nails. The edges of the nail of this shape are a bit sharp, so cracking can occur, easier than with round ones.
Today, almond, pointed and ballerina nail shapes are extremely popular. However, they break quickly, so for this shape, it is recommended to use the techniques of strengthening and pouring nails, that is, visits to the beauticians.
Almond nails are a favorite shape of many women. They lengthen the fingers and contribute to a softer appearance. To achieve this shape, it is necessary to round the nails on the side, which can lead to cracking.
Pointed nails are very long and pointed at the top. Due to that, they are demanding to maintain and it is almost impossible to shape them on natural nails.
Ballerina nails got their name because of the shape that resembles a ballerina’s shoe. They go well with long nails and additionally lengthen the fingers, but they are not recommended for people with thin and brittle nails.
5. Filing is mandatory
Nail files are an indispensable part of manicure accessories. They are used for straightening and shaping nails, removing small cracks on the tips that can cause further cracking, and for polishing. You should always have one file “at hand”, wherever you go. The most important thing about a file is that it is of good quality and that it is used correctly, so as not to further damage the nails.
Filing is done exclusively on dry nails and in one direction. First, the tip of the nail is shaped with a longer file, and then the sides. Then, with a special buffer file, lightly pass over the upper surface of the nail plate, from the root to the top, taking care not to damage the surface layer of the nail. This is an indispensable step in the preparation of the nail plate for varnishing. Polishing will remove unevenness and prepare the surface for further treatment.
For shaping natural nails, use granulation files of 180, and for polishing, choose the appropriate buffer polishing file.
6. Base – the key to the durability of the varnish
The base coat is the first layer that is applied to the nails after the surface is treated with a file. The reason for the long durability of nail polish is in the little trick of professional beauticians. They always use a base or base coat. For your nails to be beautiful and shiny, and the color to be permanent, never skip this step.
In addition to improving the durability of the varnish and the intensity of the color, the base prevents the pigments from the varnish from penetrating the nail plate. In our offer, you will find a large selection of bases, which will prevent the appearance of yellow nails after removing the varnish.
7. Proper varnishing
When we talk about beautiful nails, we usually think of nicely painted nails first. Applying the base is already halfway to that goal.
The varnish is always applied in a thin layer – usually, only three strokes of the brush are enough to cover the entire surface. For more intense color, it is enough to repeat the procedure once, when the first layer dries. If you are not skilled with a brush, you will probably apply a little or more paint on the skin around the nail. Don’t worry, you don’t have to remove the nail polish from the whole nail, there is a simple solution for that – a corrector pen to remove the nail polish.
When the paint and the edges start to peel off, the nails weaken and become more prone to cracking. Therefore, additional protection is applied over the varnish.
Experts advise the obligatory use of a protective layer (topcoat), after each varnishing. It will provide additional nail shine or create a matte effect, depending on what you choose. The final coating is applied in a thin layer over the entire varnished surface and on the very edge of the nail tip. This creates a protective layer and prevents the varnish from cracking and cracking. Such preparations also extend the life of the varnish.
8. Nails as a symbol of femininity – how to choose a color
Many women love to change the color of their nail polish, some even several times a week. Others have been faithful to one color and its shades for years.
The choice of color is greatly influenced by trends, but also by the seasons. Although this is not the rule, cheerful colors are usually recommended for summer, while darker tones are more often worn in winter. Women often choose a color that matches their mood, or wardrobe. It’s all a matter of choice.
If you still don’t have your favorite nail polish color, choose it by your complexion and you will certainly not make a mistake. Beige and light pink nails are suitable for people with lighter skin. For a medium-light complexion, white nails with shades of gray and blue are best, while olive skin is best suited to beige shades with a white undertone. For a dark complexion, experts recommend powdery pink tones.
Favorite colors
Nude and soft pink shades are the best solution for achieving a natural and unobtrusive look. With them, your nails will look beautiful, well-groomed, and tidy. You will be able to show them everywhere and every day: at school, at work, in the evening out…
Red nails are like a “little black dress” – timeless. They combine perfectly with every style and are ideal for evening outings. Regardless of whether you choose the classic red or its shades, you will not go wrong. If you want to achieve the full effect of elegance, burgundy is the right choice.
Pearlescent nails used to be a common choice for older ladies. Fashion has changed a long time ago, so today these varnishes are also worn by much younger women.
Sequined nails are always in fashion, especially for the younger population. For this look, you need to either choose a nail polish that already contains sequins or use the appropriate glitter powder to decorate your favorite color.
Nails with zircons will contribute to a romantic and more festive look. They are very popular for weddings and graduation. Zircons look great on manicured nails as details, because they additionally emphasize their beauty. A rich range of colors, shapes, and sizes, with a little nail art skills, will make your nails shiny and attractive.
We recommend that you choose Swarovski crystals for a special occasion and a perfect shine on your nails.
Summer nails
French manicure is always in for the summer. It suits everyone well, regardless of age and complexion. It will visually make the short nail plate longer, and it will further emphasize the long one. Classic white French nails look gentle, beautiful, and well-groomed. They are a great choice for vacations and never go out of fashion.
French nails have been especially popular lately. They are very effective and because of the multitude of variants, they will never get bored. You can combine two favorite colors: lighter for the base, and darker for the line at the top of the nail, or vice versa. Everything is allowed!
Ombre nails are in trend this season as well. This technique is a little more demanding than ordinary varnishing. It lasts longer and involves combining two or three colors. It can be any shade, and it will look even more effective if sequins are added. It is only important that the colors “flow” into each other. Also, it can be combined with other techniques, so you can get e.g. French ombre nails. It will be effective enough even if you paint only one nail this way. If you are a fan of ombre style, and you do not have enough skills and patience, we advise you to indulge in the hands of a nail art master.
Colorful nails are associated with summer, youth, and liveliness. There are countless possibilities and ideas: from combining two or three colors on one nail to varnishing each nail with a different color. If you opt for a manicure like this, choose bright, cheerful colors.
Matte nails are a complete hit this season and are not reserved only for gelled and acrylic nails. All you have to do is choose your favorite color and shade and apply a top coat over the varnish for a matte effect.
9. Hand and nail protection
Regardless of the season, hands and nails should always be protected from external influences. When washing dishes, contact with chemicals and dirt (eg. due to transplanting flowers), be sure to use gloves. Not only will you protect your hands, but you will also keep your nail plate healthy and clean. Excessive exposure to water can also have a detrimental effect on nails. In addition, hands should be protected from various climatic influences: strong wind, cold or sun. Read more about it in the blog “Hand cream: what we usually neglect”.
Whether you like to leave your manicure to professionals or do nail care at home, don’t forget that well-groomed and tidy nails are the most attractive. No varnish can hide cracks and bumps. If you have a damaged nail plate, these tips will surely help you to recover it easily and quickly. Summer is the best time to show everyone your manicured nails.
What are the most beautiful nails for you? Share your experiences with us.
Comments