MANICURE

with Lara Adeniyi

Different women have different reasons for manicure. However, the major reason is for aesthetic purpose as everyone wants to look beautiful and presentable. Manicure enhances one’s appearance, looks and brings about a chic and classy outlook. This explains why women go for different colours, bright or cool to enhance their hands and bring out the best out if it. Although, its aesthetic importance is the first point of contact, manicure has a host of other usefulness. Nails are manicured to prevent chipping and cracking. Constant touch with water causes nail cracks, manicure is therefore a way of protecting the nails. The accumulation of dirt and bacteria in the nails can cause serious health implications. Getting regular manicure keeps the nails clean, strong and healthy which helps to prevent fungal infections. Apart from fixing health issues, manicure helps prevent wrinkles on the hand. Unlike other parts of the body, the hands ages quickly. Regular cleaning and pampering would help reduce this. Manicure helps relieve aches and pains; it also hydrates the skin which increases blood circulation. Manicure keeps your hands looking soft, pampered and flattered with many colours which leave one looking beautiful. It comes with different types such as French manicure, gel manicure and medical manicure. French Manicure French Manicure offers the best and most natural looking hands and feet. It consists of a base of colourless or nude polish with white tips which are perfect for every occasion. Gel Manicure Gel manicure gives smooth and shining nails. It involves applying gel polish with three coats on the nails. After application, the nails are exposed to the UV light which dries the gel. Medical Manicure Medical manicure is just like the regular manicure but it is more focused on infection control. It is carried out by professionals. The process involves exfoliation, softening, massage and much more.