Manicure and Pedicure
It is the treatment of hands and nails. At one time manicuring and pedicure treatments were considered a luxury enjoyed only by the rich. Today it is an essential part of beauty treatment for both men and women.
'Manicure' is a Latin word. This word can be broken up into two words 'manus' meaning hands and nails and 'cure' meaning care. So the meaning of manicure is the care of hands and nails.
Like manicure, pedicure is also derived from the latin words pedis meaning foot and nails and ‘cure’ meaning care.
Manicure and pedicure is treatment of the hands and feet to make them healthy, smooth and beautiful.
Benefits of Manicure and Pedicure
Manicure is a treatment to improve the look and feel of hands and fingernails. It helps to clean the hands and feet and also to strengthen, shape and dress the nails. The hand and feet can be prevented from some common problems by regular manicure and pedicure. It is a complete care for hands and feet.
This treatment makes the nails stronger and healthier. Taking this treatment once in a month is beneficial.
Tools and Materials
Before you use any of these tools make sure that they are thoroughly disinfected and sterilized. Tools must be used carefully so as to avoid cutting the skin, removing too much of the cuticle and thinning of nail plate.
- Warm water
- Disinfectant Solution
- Orange wood stick
- Nail clippers
- Cuticle clippers
- Emery board
- Towels
- Cuticle softener
- Cuticle cream
- Polish remover
- Cotton
- Nail paints / enamel
- Base Coat
- Top Coat
- Moisturizer
- Hand and foot massage cream