European (unedged) manicure- hygienic treatment of nail plates and periungual skin without the use of cutting instruments when removing keratinized cuticle skin. This procedure is easy to perform at home and literally in half an hour your fingers will have a well-groomed appearance. But how can you do a manicure without cutting off the overgrown cuticle with scissors or nippers? To do without these traumatic tools, special cuticle files or a liquid with active ingredients that corrode the keratinized skin on the nails (remuver) will help us.

So, during the performance of a European manicure, the overgrown cuticle, together with a thin film of pterygium, is moved to the nail roller with a pusher spatula. Then the keratinized skin is treated with a remover (in the form of a gel or liquid) and after a few minutes the remnants of rough skin are removed with the tip of an orange stick. Instead of a liquid remover, you can use a laser nail file or a ceramic bar to remove the cuticle.

Who is best suited for unedged manicure? If small blood capillaries come too close to the surface of the nail folds, then living tissue can be easily injured using tools for a classic trimmed manicure. No less traumatic for the very delicate and thin skin of the fingers are tools with cutting edges. In addition, according to the reviews of some women on the forum, regular cutting of the cuticle at home accelerates the growth of the keratinized layers and the skin around the nails itself becomes rougher. The technology for performing European manicure is as safe as possible for the delicate skin around the nails and the matrix will be reliably protected from infection. And you can master the technology of performing unedged manicure using step by step instructions with photo and video tutorials for beginners.

♦ VARIETIES OF EUROPEAN MANICURE

▪ Dry.
Before performing a dry, unedged manicure, it is not necessary to soften the cuticle and make a bath with warm water. But if the skin on the fingers is very delicate or the nail plates are brittle and thin, then it is best to give preference to a wet manicure. For quick and safe dry cuticle removal, you can use a laser-cut nail file or a special ceramic bar;

▪ Wet.
The technology for performing a wet unedged manicure involves softening the keratinized periungual skin in a bath with the addition of essential and vegetable oils, salt, iodine, and lotions. This method of European manicure has no contraindications. After the procedure, the overgrown cuticle can be easily removed with a remover.

♦ HOW TO DO A EUROPEAN MANICURE AT HOME

Tools and materials:

· Manicure files for polishing (glass or ceramic);

Cuticle file (optional when using a remover);

· Polishing buff;

· Orange sticks;

Bath (warm water with nail strengthening products);

Cotton pads or lint-free wipes;

Pusher with a rounded spatula;

· Antiseptic;

· Olive oil.

· Cuticle oil.

Technology for performing European manicure at home:

Before you start doing a hygienic manicure, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, dry them with a soft towel and treat your fingers with a disinfectant. Be sure to remove the remnants of the old coating with a special nail polish remover.

❶ We give the shape to the free edge on dry nails. To do this, take a glass (or ceramic) nail file of medium abrasiveness, trim the nail plates, and then give the nails the desired shape with a fine file. File your nails from the side rollers to the center of the nail, moving the file in one direction so that the plates do not delaminate;


❷ Now you can make a bath with warm water by adding all the necessary ingredients to it. Softened keratinized skin is removed safer and faster. If you use dry manicure technology, then the skin on the fingers should not be steamed. If you want to use a nail file to remove dead skin on your nails, then this procedure will require a special cuticle file;


❸ Take an orange stick and gently push the pterygium film and keratinized cuticle to the base of the nail with a rounded end. Then apply a remover on the keratinized skin and after 3-5 minutes (according to the instructions) remove the excess remover from the nails with a cotton pad;


❹ Now we remove the remnants of layers of keratinized skin with an orange stick and wipe the nails with a napkin. Side rollers can be treated with a cuticle file to get rid of rough skin around the nails;


❺ If straight stripes, wavy grooves or other irregularities appear on the nails, then sand the surface of the plates with a glass file. After grinding

From this article you will learn:

• What types of European manicure exist
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of European manicure
• What is the difference between classic and European manicure

Psychologists have long proven that the first thing an interlocutor pays attention to is a smile, eyes and hands. It does not matter with whom the communication takes place - with a man or a woman, a teenager or an adult. It is necessary to monitor the condition of the nails and skin of the hands regularly, especially since sometimes you don’t need to go to salons and spend money for this. Procedures can be carried out at home by finding all the information on the Internet. There are many options, but the most practiced and in demand of them is the European manicure. It does not harm the nail plate and skin, and also does not require special skills in the beauty industry.

European manicure is a nail care technique that does not involve the use of cutting metal tools. That is why it is so in demand these days among women and men. The so-called unedged European manicure was invented by French specialists. He immediately gained wide popularity due to the absence of unpleasant pain during the procedure.

This technique can be used by everyone, because it guarantees safety, no risk of blood poisoning, painless and pleasant care for the nail plates and skin of the hands. Such a procedure puts human health in the foreground.

The inventor of the European unedged manicure is considered to be Miss Marlene, a native of France, who breathed life into the nail care industry back in the 1920s. Then only a few knew about this technique, but since the 80s of the last century it has conquered not only France, but the whole world.
Below are photos of European manicure. Note: no sharp tools!

The technique of European manicure involves working not only with nails, but also with the skin, so that the hands become more well-groomed, soft and beautiful. To do this, the cuticle is gently displaced, and space is freed up for coating the entire nail. As already mentioned, this procedure does not involve the use of any sharp instruments. An exception may be tweezers to remove excess skin particles around the nail. This means the absence pain, discomfort and other unpleasant moments associated with other types of manicure.

To date, there are dry unedged European manicure (this method does not involve the use of any baths) and wet (an integral part of the process is a pleasant bath, in which various strengthening agents are bred). However, it is worth noting: before using dry technique, you need to pay attention to the nail plates. If the nails exfoliate, you need to either put them in order, or turn to the second method of carrying out this procedure.

The main types of European manicure

Today, the following types of European manicure are offered on the service market:

1. Hot or wet. It is carried out in order to restore unhealthy and weak nail plates. For this, baths with the addition of strengthening agents are used. With the help of such care, a leathery roller is painlessly removed with a special tool. You do not have to treat the nail with lotion, which can damage it.
2. Dry. As already mentioned, with a dry European manicure, no water procedures are used. In this process, leathery rollers are removed, and a special strengthening agent is applied to the nail plates.
3. Brazilian spa manicure. The methodology is similar to the previous type of procedure, however, in addition, moisturizing and mineral-rich products are applied to the nail plates with the help of gloves. This is a kind of nail bath, which takes about 10-15 minutes. This method is practical, saves the time of the master and the client, as it combines the care of the skin and nails, and, accordingly, a beautiful manicure.
4. Combined European manicure, as the name suggests, combines the above methods. It is used in cases with rough and deformed skin around the nail plate. This type of European manicure differs from the classical one only in the technology of processing nails, since when working with skin, the use of sharp tools is allowed.
5. Hardware classic European manicure refers to one of the varieties of dry, while it is easy to do at home on your own. Special nozzles attached to the grinding machine help to work with the nail plates. They gently remove leathery rollers and smooth nails, as well as remove dead skin particles.

Advantages and disadvantages of European manicure

Pros of European manicure:

1. No risk of infection, pain and discomfort. It is worth recalling that the master does not use sharp tools. This is a very important factor for those who have thin skin that is unable to protect the vascular system if damaged. In addition, the nail plate is not subject to deformation.
2. Skin rollers are also removed from the nail plate, as in the case of a classic manicure, only in this case, not sharp tweezers are used, but special cosmetical tools, weakening the structure of the skin and allowing it to be removed completely painlessly.
3. No discomfort during work. You can just sit and enjoy pleasant baths and nail treatment without worrying about your hands.
4. The procedure can be carried out before nail extension.

However, this technique also has its drawbacks. At its first application, a combined version is used, which, as already mentioned, involves the treatment of the skin with sharp instruments. In addition, the visible result of the procedure appears only after 4-5 months of regular use of this technique. Among other things, this method requires more financial costs than other methods of nail care. But what is the difference between a European manicure and a classic one?

Manicure classic and European: what is the difference

A classic manicure is a hand care in which the cuticle is completely removed with the help of nail tweezers or scissors, the ptyregium (film from under the cuticle) is cleaned. This method requires the master to be extremely accurate and professional, because sharp tools can cause a cut. In addition, careless work in the process of removing the cuticle is fraught with the formation of burrs, which sometimes leads to infection of the blood with dangerous bacteria or the appearance of abscesses. Among other things, the skin with regular removal gradually becomes tougher and deforms the surface of the nail plate.

This is what distinguishes European manicure from the classic one.

How to do a European manicure in a beauty salon

Manicurists are always expected to be extremely careful and efficient, because visitors to beauty salons are aimed at the highest quality and beautiful effect. Consider the technology for performing European manicure step by step:

• First, both the master and the visitor must wash their hands or treat them with an antibacterial agent.
• Then the nail plates are cleaned of the varnish left after the previous manicure with an organic solvent.
• Next, the extreme surface of the nail plates is leveled. Since European manicure does not involve working with sharp tools, nail files of the required hardness are used.
• Leathery rollers are treated with a special composition that weakens and prevents their rapid recovery. The components of such products are, as a rule, minerals and other beneficial substances that provide healthy and smooth skin.
• Using wet technique European manicure at this step make a warm bath for nails. It is important to consider: the dry technique provides a higher durability of the European manicure coating than the wet one.
• With a wooden tool with a pointed tip, particles of leathery rollers are carefully removed. Also, with European manicure, special sponges are used so as not to deform the structure of the nail.
• A moisturizer is applied to the skin of the hands, and an oily liquid for care is applied to the leather rollers.
• Nail plates are leveled with nail files. At the request of the client, varnish or a strengthening agent is applied to the surface of the nails.

The European manicure procedure lasts only about half an hour. The effect is neat and well-groomed hands without health risks. Of course, the technique is as harmless as possible, but it is necessary to contact only a professional in their field. An inexperienced master is able to deform the surface of the nail plate and reduce the positive effect to "no".

How much does a European manicure and alternative procedures cost in beauty salons

What is the price of a European manicure? It is difficult to answer this question unambiguously, since the final cost depends on the following factors:

• procedure type;
• beauty salon class;
• professionalism of a specialist;
• the price of consumables for a particular type of manicure;
• the cost of specialist services;
• the duration of the procedure;
• term of consumption of materials;
• the result of the procedure.

In addition, it is important to remember about the tools and compositions purchased by the beauty salon at its own expense. With European manicure can be used:

1. Compositions for moisturizing leather rollers. Such substances are usually mixed with water to soften the stratum corneum of the skin.
2. Compositions for the destruction of bacteria on the skin of the hands of a specialist and a visitor to a beauty salon.
3. Strengthening oily compositions for the nail plate and leathery rollers - are used at the final stage of work.
4. Soaking formulations for leathery rollers to further remove excess skin.

The Internet resource "SPR" provides statistical data on the cost of various types of services, calculated on the basis of data on the regions of Russia, including the price of a European manicure. So the cost of a classic manicure varies in the range of 140-990 rubles. The average price in the country, calculated on the basis of 123 offers, is 565 rubles.

The procedure for artificially increasing the length of the nail plate will cost more:

• Acrylic build-up: 800-2000 rubles (the average cost, calculated on the basis of 36 offers, is 1400 rubles).
• Gel extension with tips: 750-2000 rubles (on average in Russia it turns out 1375 rubles).
• Gel nail extension on forms: 850-2500 rubles (on average - 1675 rubles).

One of the types of European manicure - gel polish coating of natural plates - has a lower price than an artificial increase in the length of nails. The price in the country varies in the range from 300 to 1270 rubles (on average - 785 rubles).

Beauty salons of the Northern capital offer the following prices for nail care services:

• Manicure procedures (depending on the type of service) - within 400 rubles.
• An artificial increase in the length of the nail plate will cost 1300-3000 rubles.
• Nail design, depending on the materials chosen, will cost 50-500 rubles.

In Moscow beauty salons, the most popular service is shellac nail coating. Such a manicure is chosen not only by the fair sex, but also by men, as well as children.

Prices for such procedures in Moscow:

1. Classic - 450-550 rubles.
2. European manicure - 500-600 rubles.
3. Hardware manicure - 650-750 rubles.
4. Japanese (wellness) manicure - from 1200 rubles.

Prices for manicure in Yekaterinburg beauty salons are lower than in the capital:

• decorative coating - 200 rubles;
• French manicure - 300 rubles;
• "mirror" effect - 300 rubles;
• biogel - 1500–2000 rubles;
• shellac - 1200–1700 rubles.

Based on the data from the SPR website, we can conclude that the cost of manicure services in our country is low. More expensive types of procedures, unlike cheap ones, have their own advantages: durability (up to 30 days) and reliability (high quality, guaranteeing strong and beautiful nails). Thanks to European manicure, you can forget about fragile and weakened nail plates and enjoy your soft, neat, graceful hands. This effect can be achieved through the use of natural compounds that nourish both the nails and the skin. European manicure is one of the safest and simplest procedures of its kind, which can be carried out both in a beauty salon by a professional and at home.

What you need to do a European manicure at home

Learning and applying the European manicure method in practice is a simple matter. There is not always the means and the opportunity to visit the master. Why not try yourself in such painstaking but skillful work?

To start working with nail plates, you need to buy a European manicure kit, which consists of special devices and substances for skin and nail care. You will need:

• tool for grinding and polishing nails;
• volumetric rectangular file with a surface hardness of 180–240 grit;
• pleasant to the touch rag napkin;
• composition for removing the cuticle (solution or gel);
• moisturizing composition with minerals and other useful elements;
• a special composition for leveling the surface of the nail layer;
• deep container;
• solution for removing residual varnish;
• wooden tool for removing leather rollers.

You can remove leathery rollers from the nail plate using a wide range of special tools. A well-chosen substance for a European manicure is the key to beautiful, well-groomed, tender hands.

When carrying out the procedure on your own, it is worth using compositions with a thick consistency, as they keep their shape, are easy to use and fit well on the skin.

Gels are divided into 3 groups depending on the components of the substance:

• acid gel- used in beauty salons, dissolves and separates leathery rollers from the nail plate. The substance contains potent elements. If you handle the product carelessly, you can harm the skin.
• Alkaline- contains sparing elements. Suitable for independent work with European manicure. The main disadvantage of such a tool is slow adhesion to the skin (it takes about half an hour).
• Fruit- dissolves and separates leathery rollers, and also nourishes the nail plate and skin with useful minerals. This is a great option for independent European manicure.

The result of a European manicure depends not only on the professionalism of the master, but also on the materials. It is better to buy expensive products and kits from famous brands. A professional in his field, working only with reliable and proven materials, will be able to make the perfect European manicure.

The main reason for the expediency of acquiring expensive manicure tools is the materials from which they are made. Proven brands make their products from high quality metals that do not rust over time, which ensures the sterility of the instruments. A low price usually means low-quality material, the work with which is fraught with the risk of penetration into the blood and skin of bacteria and microorganisms that are harmful to health.

On sale you can find the following special tools for European manicure:

• Wire cutters. Such a device can be designed either for hands or feet (for both cases, the size and parameters of the point are different). Nippers are needed to cut off the excess part of the nail plate. It is important to ensure that they do not become dull, as a healthy nail structure depends on this. It is easy to check the tool: when there is a clicking sound when using it, this indicates the proper level of workmanship. In addition, it is important to inspect the reliability of the fasteners. In the production of this device, stainless material is used, which makes it an excellent option for working with European manicure techniques.
• Scissors. A high-quality device of this type is characterized by measured sliding, accurate and precise cutting and stable joints between the blades. To test the scissors, you can simply make a couple of movements on the nail plate with them. The cut should be without jagged, and the work itself should be easy and confident.
• Nail file. Today on sale you can see a huge assortment of this tool (as they say, for every taste and color). There are nail files made of steel, baked clay, plastic. To make a high-quality European manicure, you should seriously approach the choice of this device. The best tools are diamond-coated, harmless to the nail structure and easy to use.
• Scraper. It is a device that has two working surfaces on different sides, designed for processing and removing leathery rollers. It is important to purchase a tool made of stainless metal with an uneven surface that helps to hold the device firmly. Proper handling with a scraper is the key to a beautiful European manicure.
• Knipsers. Miniature tweezers designed for safe nail care. With their help, you can easily cut off any piece of the regrown nail plate without hurting the delicate skin. It is important that the material contains solids that allow you to do a European manicure without the risk of cuts.
• Gels. An integral part of the European unedged manicure procedure. The advantage of these compositions is that there is no need to use oily liquids and moisturizers when working with the skin. The gel itself nourishes the skin and eliminates the risk of cuts and bumps on the surface of the skin.

Technology for performing European manicure at home

The European manicure procedure is not carried out on moistened skin, so it is necessary to wipe your hands with a soft towel after taking a bath or applying a nourishing cream with vitamins and minerals. In addition, it is worth waiting for some time, and only after that start the European manicure procedure. So, the step-by-step method of work is as follows:

1. Preparation of the nail plate.

Professionals advise starting this step a few hours before the European manicure procedure itself, which allows the nail plates and skin to “breathe”. Of course, the previous coating must be completely removed. To do this, you will need a special tool, which does not include acetic components, and cotton pads.

The most difficult thing at this stage is to remove the shellac. It requires at least a dozen cotton pads, a dozen pieces of foil and a means for erasing the varnish layer. It is necessary to dip the sponge and keep it on the nail plate for a quarter of an hour using metallic paper. Then carefully remove the materials and remove the descended shellac with a special tool. Remove the remaining particles with a product that does not contain an acetic component. Only after that you can proceed to the European manicure.

2. Softening and removal of the cuticle.

Baths for nails can be done before a European manicure, and just every day to care for the nail plates: the skin becomes soft and silky, and the nails become beautiful and healthy. With the help of a brush, an oily liquid is applied, which keeps on the nail plates for 3-5 minutes. After that, gently and gently rub the liquid into the skin and nail. This is the most important step in working with a European manicure.
Leather roll removal technology:

1. The nail is treated with a special tool.
2. The composition is kept on the nail plate for about a minute.
3. The gel is carefully washed off with a soft paper handkerchief.
4. The remaining skin particles are removed with a special tool, the leathery roller is shifted, opening the surface of the nail plate. With hardware European manicure, it is necessary to use a special device - a small brush.

3. Giving the nail the required length and shape.

The file will help to correct the structure of the nail plate. To remove excess particles of the skin, it is necessary to use a special tool for leather rollers or a grinder. A buff will help to make the surface smooth and even, which has different grain sizes, which means it is great for a European manicure. After working with tools, it is very important to treat your hands with a disinfectant and dry them with a cotton towel.

4. Moisturizing and nourishing the skin.

Creation Method beautiful manicure does not do without procedures for treating the skin and nail plates with special moisturizing compounds and products that fill the skin with vitamins and minerals. For a European manicure, the main thing is health and beauty, which consists in simplicity and conciseness. You need to take care of your hands every day.

5. Application of the base and decorative coating.

For a high-quality and long-lasting result from a European manicure, it is very important to treat the nail plate with a colorless transparent varnish that will nourish the nails with the necessary useful minerals, as well as protective components that ensure their healthy appearance.

Carefully and smoothly with a special brush, you need to treat the nail plates with varnish. It is important that the nails are cleaned of excess skin particles, otherwise all the work will go down the drain.

6. Aerosol drying.

This is the final step in the European manicure procedure. How does it pass? At a distance of fifteen centimeters from the nail plates, it is necessary to carefully apply a special substance with a sprayer.

All the fair sex want their manicure to remain as attractive for a long time as on the day of the procedure.

A European manicure can look great in 3-4 weeks if you follow all the recommendations of professionals:

1. It is very important to apply a base coat to the nail plate. This will ensure greater durability of the gel polish.
2. During wear, the color coating may peel off. Do not apply varnish more than two layers. Be sure to dry the first coat thoroughly before applying the second.
3. The varnish finally dries up in twelve hours, and therefore it is necessary to allocate a day for the full procedure (preferably a day off).
4. A smooth finish with a European manicure is ensured by carefully removing excess particles of the nail and skin.
5. It is very important to seriously approach the choice of a grinder or nail file, but the main thing is not to overdo it, as you can injure the skin or deform the nail plate, ruining the final result of the procedure.
6. The lacquer must contain a quick dry component. Such compositions have a very high level of resistance.
7. The effectiveness of the procedure largely depends on the protein component in the products used. It nourishes the nail plate with useful minerals.
8. Nails become brittle often due to the use of cheap devices in European manicure, which increase the risk of injury and roughly treat the skin and nail plates.
9. To gently remove excess skin particles and ensure the safety of the European manicure procedure, use a special sponge.
10. Do not shake the container with a varnish coating, as air appears in the liquid, which deforms the nail plate when applying the product.
11. If you are doing a European manicure on your own, do not steam your hands in the tub. This is fraught with deformation of the nails when applying the product.

Where to buy everything you need for a European manicure

• "WORLD OF FILES" - own production of nail files.
• "MIR PILOK" is the main supplier!
• The showroom of the MIR PILOK company is located in Moscow.
• Delivery throughout our vast country!

Why is “MIR PILOK” the best option for purchasing a product for you?

• Our store is built on our own production of files. Thanks to this, you get: minimized cost of the service, proven and proven product quality, fast production, attractive conditions for distributors.
• Our nail file is made only from materials that have repeatedly confirmed their quality (South Korea).
• Great product variety. So, a manicure master with any level of professionalism will be able to satisfy his interests.
• You can decide for yourself which file is right for you. We carry out individual orders.
• Another advantage is the application of your brand logo on the working plane of the files.

• Completely safe way;
• Nail growth is not disturbed;

Service process:

From 299 RUB

You always want to be confident. Untidy hands immediately catch the eye, so it is very important to pay special attention to this. To date, there are a huge number of types of manicure for every taste. One of the most popular is the European manicure. The origins of European manicure come from France in the 20s, this type of nail treatment has been loved by many women around the world only in recent decades. In the original sense, this method involves the exclusion of the use of cutting tools, so this type of manicure is completely safe. Reviews for this method of nail treatment are usually positive, especially in Moscow the cost of the procedure is low.

Which manicure to choose: edged or unedged?

Unedged (European) manicure is great for those who regularly check the condition of nails and cuticles. Here, the cuticle is removed thanks to a special tool and moved to the base of the nail after steaming. Now some people use European edged manicure - this is a combined method in which only burrs and other rough surfaces are removed with tweezers.

A cut manicure copes even with neglected nails, where the cuticle is rough and has grown a lot. After steaming, it is removed with tweezers.

European unedged manicure has the following advantages:

• Completely safe way;
• There is no risk of infection with viruses;
• Nail growth is not disturbed;
• Typically, this service includes skin care;
• Very easily tolerated by people with sensitive skin;
• With regular use, the growth of the cuticle slows down, so it is carried out quickly.

Make a European manicure with a coating in the beauty salon "Nail"

In the salon "Nail" a European manicure with a coating will cost you quite inexpensively. So, the price varies from 299 rubles. Only professionals in their field work in our studios. The main reward for us is grateful customers, so we carefully monitor not only the quality of services, but also the complete safety of our guests. All instruments undergo multi-phase processing, so you can completely relax and enjoy the procedure.

Service process:

1. The hands of the master are treated with an antiseptic;
2. Gloves are put on and treated with an antiseptic;
3. The client's hands are treated with an antiseptic;
4. Nails are given length and shape with a file;
5. Cuticle softeners (remover) are applied;
6. Maceration is carried out (soaking the client's hands in a bath);
7. Manicure: the cuticle is pushed back with an orange stick);
8. Manicure: side ridges are processed with a disposable file *;
9. Oils are applied to the cuticles and nails (apply oil on a napkin and rub into the client's nails);
10. A moisturizing cream is applied to the client's hands and a small massage is done.

Such a manicure is very cheap, so you can easily visit the procedure every 2-3 weeks. Come to any of the Nail Studios so that your hands are always well-groomed!

The difference between a European manicure and a classic one is that this procedure is unedged, that is, in its technique it is not cut off, but moved away with a special stick. This type of manicure is more common in the west, as cuticle cutting is rare there.

European manicure is safer, in the process of its implementation it is almost impossible to introduce an infection. Also, with this procedure, the least likely to injure the skin, since cutting objects are not used.

This is suitable for people with sensitive skin and closely spaced blood vessels.

Now consider the pros and cons of this procedure.

The advantages include:

• painlessness;
• you can do it yourself at home, without the risk of skin damage;
• with regular use, the growth of the cuticle slows down.

Just like any procedure, trimmed manicure has its drawbacks:

• the procedure is suitable for women with thin, weak cuticles;
• the result is noticeable only after several regular sessions;
• sometimes possible discomfort in the form of: burning, irritation and allergies to cuticle softeners.

There are three ways to perform an unedged or European manicure:

1. dry method. We treat the cuticle with a special agent for softening it and with an orange stick gently push it towards the nail bed.
2. wet method. We steam the nail plate in water, then gently push back the cuticle.
3. . It is done using electric baths, in which a special cream is heated to a temperature of 50 ° C, and then the skin is steamed there.

European manicure lessons

If you decide to do a European manicure yourself, then the following instructions are for you.

Required tools:

• nail scissors;
• nail file;
• orange tree stick;
• cuticle softener and remover;
• hand cream;
• polishing block;
• cuticle oil.

Technique:

1. give the nails the necessary shape and leave the required length;
2. soften the cuticle with the tool and push it back;
3. polish the surface of the nail;
4. apply cream on the skin of the hands;
5. apply a strengthening or decorative coating on the nails;
6. treat the cuticle and the area around it with special oil.

European manicure or, in other words, unedged manicure is a technology by which a manicure is performed without the use of metal tools, the skin around the nail is not cut off, so there are no wounds and discomfort. To date, such a manicure is considered the safest, because the risk of getting any disease is reduced to absolute zero. Today we will tell you how to do a European manicure correctly.

The origin of unedged manicure

European manicure has many millions of admirers and admirers all over the world. This technique is loved not only by girls, but also by men, accustomed to monitor the condition of their hands and nails. For the first time unedged technique appeared in France, so European manicure is sometimes called French.

European manicure is suitable for everyone, without exception, and for people who have close capillaries or thin skin on their hands, experts recommend using only French manicure.

Miss Marlene is a woman thanks to whom the technology of performing European manicure began to gain popularity. From the first half of the twentieth century, a small circle of people became aware of it, and a few decades ago this type of manicure began to gain more and more popularity, first in Western countries, and a little later throughout the planet.

Types of European manicure

There are several varieties of European unedged manicure, all the differences come down to the type of softening of the cuticle and skin of the hands. In beauty salons, four methods are offered:

Professional unedged manicure

beauty salons a large number of, but despite this, the technique for performing European manicure is practically the same.

Technology:

People with thin cuticles can see results after the first application of a European manicure.

Performing a European manicure at home

If there is no time to go to the salons, or if you need to slightly correct the shape of the nail plate before applying a new coating, you can master the technique of performing a European manicure at home. How to do it right, we look further.

Tools

Before proceeding with the processing of nails, you should purchase a certain list of tools and tools. The list is not very large, the tools can be used repeatedly, so the cash costs will be one-time.

Inventory list:

• nail file;
• buff whose abrasiveness is from 180 to 240 grit;
• soft towel;
• remover;
• nutrient with vitamins;
• special coating for recovery;
• deep bowl;
• liquid for removing the previous varnish;
• stick to remove the cuticle, it is better to use orange.

Types of removers

To remove the cuticle, there are a large number of different gels, varnishes and liquids. From right choice depends not only on the quality of the removal of the cuticle, but also on the health of the nail plate.

For home use gel is best suited, due to the thick structure it does not spread, it is easy to use and apply to the skin.

There are three main types of removers that differ in composition:

1. Acid gel - used in salons, quickly softens and removes rough skin. The composition includes aggressive components that, if used improperly, can damage the skin on the fingers.
2. Alkaline - the composition includes soft components, you can use at home. The main disadvantage is a weak effect, the gel must be on the skin for more than twenty minutes.
3. Fruity - the composition of such gels includes acid isolated from. They quickly remove rough skin, while filling the nails with vitamins A and E. These gels are great for home use.

The most popular means for treating the dermis are gels from manufacturers such as: Severina, Belweder, Kalyon, CND Cuticle Away, Sally Hansen.

Euro manicure sets

On the shelves of shops and on the Internet there are special sets for manicure. These sets include all necessary tools and tools that will help you quickly make a manicure. The advantages of the kits are the price, as well as saving time. Having bought a set, you do not have to spend time shopping in search of the necessary materials. Sets are divided by name, price and number of instruments.

The table shows the main sets, other names with modified configurations may be found on sale. For independent use, the "home" set is best suited.

Video

In the video tutorial you can learn how to do a European manicure, as well as the secrets of this technique.

Step-by-step instruction

After acquiring the tools and choosing a good gel to remove dead skin cells, you should proceed directly to the manicure.

Before the third step, if you have time and desire, you can soar your hands in warm water with a few drops lemon juice or with the addition of a softening gel.

Combined manicure

People with thick skin, with burrs and with large growths of the cuticle will not be able to immediately go to the unedged look. For such cases, the masters offer to undergo a combined manicure procedure, which is selected for each client individually. There are two types of European combined manicure, one is performed with scissors and nippers, the other requires a special apparatus.

Edged

European edged manicure can be performed both independently and using the services of a specialist. This look is especially suitable for men and women with rough skin and large skin protrusions at the edges of the nails. Before proceeding with the trimming method, the nail plate should be given the desired shape.

Further, depending on the dryness and condition of the dermis on the hands, the specialist selects the preparations that will be included in the bath. Baths can be done with firming, healing and softening agents. A special softener is applied to the cuticle, then the fingertips are steamed in water for several minutes. When the skin is steamed, with a spatula, the dead part of the cuticle is removed. Next, the burrs that could not be removed with a cotton pad are cut off with wire cutters; further cutting tools are not used.

hardware

Hardware manicure technique is performed without the use of baths and other liquids. The nails are first filed, then, using a special machine with small nozzles, they begin to process the cuticle. The device has several nozzles that differ in thickness and abrasiveness.

Purpose of cutters:

1. A wide nozzle is used to process the side walls and raise the cuticle.
2. A fissure nozzle is used for smoothing.
3. The nail plate is polished with a carund cutter.
4. A burr resembling a bullet is needed for rough skin and deep cleaning.
5. In order to smooth the cuticle and give a beautiful look, a spherical cutter is used.

During the use of the device, the nozzles should lie on the nail, you should move from the center, first in one direction, then in the other. You can’t press on a sharp nozzle, you don’t need to get it deep under the skin so as not to cause harm.

Differences from other types of manicure

Let's summarize what is different classic manicure from the European look. The main difference from other techniques is its safety. The skin is not harmed, it is not cut with sharp instruments, so there is no bruising and small cracks.

Thanks to the European style, the risk of getting a disease is minimized, since infections practically do not penetrate into intact skin. Cuticle softeners contain ingredients that slow down the growth of the cuticle, and in the case of the classic technique, the cuticle begins to grow faster and becomes more rigid.

Pros and cons of euromanicure

As we have said, this manicure is the safest. Doing a European manicure, you will never get a terrible disease, and also protect your skin from cracks. This manicure technique takes little time and is perfect for women with small children. Unedged manicure is quite economical, because the set includes only the most inexpensive items. Thanks to french manicure, you will no longer have to experience discomfort after an unsuccessful cut of the skin.

European manicure is not suitable for women and men with thick cuticles . More precisely, it is still possible to switch to it, but it requires a lot of time and effort. Moreover, unedged manicure requires more care.

Whatever type of manicure you choose, remember that nails should always be well-groomed, because hands are business card every woman. It is they who attract the attention of others and can become a weighty argument and a fundamental factor that will form the first impression of you.