We live in a constant rush, checking off tasks from an endless list of daily duties. How can we find time for hand and nail care amidst all this, especially before the holidays when the pile of things to do is even greater? If a visit to a manicurist doesn't fit into your busy schedule, we have a ready-made, express care plan that you can perform at home.
The following manicure routine consists of only 5 steps and will take you no more than an hour, leaving your hands looking as if you've just visited a salon. Treat it as more than just a beauty treatment – let it be a moment of pure, undisturbed relaxation, allowing you to regain balance in your daily rush. Find a quiet spot, light a scented candle, and dedicate this moment just to yourself.
Step one: filing nails into the desired shape
First, trim and file your nails into your favorite shape. Recently, the most fashionable shapes are almond or short, square nails with rounded edges. They are very trendy and also very comfortable.
Step two: cuticle care
To make your nail plate look neat, next, push back your cuticles. You can do this with a wooden stick or a special manicure pusher. If they bother you, you can carefully cut them with nippers – but not too deeply, so as not to damage the nail matrix.
Step three: exfoliation
This treatment will not only rejuvenate your hands but also provide relaxation. Mix a little sugar with olive oil or almond oil – apply the ready scrub to your hands and massage in circular motions to remove dead skin. Optionally, you can add two drops of your favorite essential oil, e.g., lavender, to the mixture, which will act as relaxing aromatherapy. Rinse off the remaining scrub with warm water. This treatment will be an excellent prelude to further hand care – it will not only smooth and brighten them but also facilitate the penetration of nourishing ingredients from cosmetics.
Step four: nourishing mask
After exfoliation, it's time to give your hands an extra dose of hydration along with a cocktail of rejuvenating ingredients. The intensely revitalizing mask HandyLab Extreme Hyaluron is perfect for this purpose. It comes in the form of practical gloves filled with a nourishing essence, which includes, among others, hyaluronic acid, vitamins A, E, and C, shea butter, macadamia oil, jojoba oil, and sea buckthorn – a natural UV blocker. Such a blend of active ingredients deeply regenerates, improves elasticity, firms, and brightens damaged hand skin. Additionally, natural oils and butters soften cuticles around the nails and intensely nourish brittle nail plates. Thanks to it, nails become stronger, gain a healthy shine, and are perfectly prepared for manicure. Just leave the mask on your hands for about 15 minutes, then massage in the remaining essence.
Step five: nail polish
Degrease the nail plate with a cleaner or nail polish remover. Apply a base coat, then your chosen color of nail polish. What style to choose for spring? This season definitely belongs to nude nails. They look impressive, and their application won't take much time and doesn't require great skill. Lipgloss nails are particularly fashionable, which are neat, well-groomed nails covered with a semi-transparent, pale pink polish with a shimmering finish. They look as if they are covered with a shiny lip gloss. They are minimalistic, elegant, perfect for everyday wear and special occasions alike.
Microfrench is also very popular, which is a French manicure with a delicate accent in the form of a thin line decorating the tip of the nail. However, such a design requires some practice – a thin brush is necessary to precisely paint the white line.
If you like sparkle, Naked glitter nails will be a good choice – nails covered with transparent polish with added glitter. They are original and eye-catching, and you can safely wear them every day and to the office.
Remember to massage a drop of oil into the nail plate after finishing your manicure, which will smooth the area around the nails and give them an extra shine.