If you are fond of a clean and natural look and seek a treatment that will restore your nail and cuticle health, you should consider getting a Japanese manicure. Here is everything you need to know about distinguishing features and benefits of this procedure.
What is Japanese manicure?
Japanese manicure is an ancient technique which consists in rubbing nutrients into the nail plate instead of applying polish on it. That makes your nails firm and healthy and gives them natural shine. All the products used for the treatments are fully natural and do not contain any synthetic chemicals.
Products and tools
The two main products used for Japanese manicure are a nutritious and moisturizing paste that is applied to your nails and a special powder which is used to seal it in. The paste contains a number of beneficial components:
Vitamin A, E and H;
Provitamin B5;
Calcium;
Keratin;
Lipids;
Bee pollen.
The powder is usually composed of diatomaceous earth and beeswax. It is used to prevent the ingredients of the paste from washing off and to give your nails a slight natural gloss.
Masters of Japanese manicure do not use metal cutting tools. Instead, they treat your nails and cuticles with ceramic nail files, orange tree sticks and polishing buffs made of calf or deer leather.
Procedure
The procedure of Japanese manicure is supposed to be a relaxing ritual for body and mind. Here is how it is done step-by-step:
1. First, the manicurist removes old nail polish and cleanses your nails with warm disinfecting fluid which contains beeswax.
2. Then the nails are shaped using a ceramic file.
3. The next step is treating the cuticles. They are not cut, but softened with a natural oil and gently pushed with a wooden or ceramic stick.
4. Afterwards, the paste is rubbed into the nail plates and buffed with a leather cloth.
5. The paste is sealed in with a polishing powder. The manicurist uses another buffing cloth for this.
6. The final step of the procedure is a hand massage with aromatic oils.
How long does it last?
The manicure lasts about 2-3 weeks. It depends on how often you wet your hands and use cleansing substances. If you want to prolong the result, we’d recommend wearing gloves when doing the dishes and cleaning your house. Japanese manicure does not harm your nails so you can renew it as often as you want. It also does not need any removal since no nail polish is applied, so you can take this treatment every now and again or only once, if you like to.
What are the benefits of Japanese manicure?
Japanese manicure is safe and gentle. It does not damage the nail plate and cuticle. On the contrary, it helps to restore nail health.
The procedure is perfect for weak and brittle nails, especially those damaged with gel manicure.
Japanese manicure prevents nails from splitting.
Nails become more strong and elastic. They are less prone to break which increases their growth.
The procedure enhances the natural beauty of your nails and gives them shine and nice pink shade without the use of any synthetic chemicals.
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