Pedicure process. Pedicure: types and techniques. The method of carrying out a trim pedicure

24.04.2019

Hello, Dear friends, Lena Zhabinskaya is with you again.

The sight of beautiful and well-groomed legs attracts and mesmerizes both sexes. But while some only dream of it, others successfully achieve it, and not only within the walls of expensive salons, but also at home.

Moreover, the procedure, which provides high-quality foot care - pedicure, has a lot of varieties with its own characteristics and contraindications, among which anyone can choose the ideal one for themselves. We will talk about them today. So, the types of pedicure and their main differences.

I already wrote about what a pedicure is and. So now let's get down to business.

Modern cosmetology offers girls several types professional pedicure... Each of them involves the use of a certain set of tools and means that allow you to achieve your goal - to finally see your nails and feet clean, healthy and beautiful.

At the same time, each type of pedicure has its own advantages and disadvantages, as well as contraindications. To know about them means to protect yourself in the pursuit of beauty. Always remember this and then the procedures you performed will always bring you pleasure and positive emotions.

What types of pedicure are there?

Classic, or edged.
European, or dry, unedged.
Hardware.
Combined.
SPA - pedicure.
Fish.
Japanese.

Interestingly, this list changes all the time. After all, women strive for excellence, and modern cosmetology helps them to achieve it in every possible way.

Classic pedicure

Perhaps its features are familiar to all of us from childhood. The process of its implementation includes several stages:

steaming feet in the bath;
treatment of the foot with pumice stone, exfoliating agents;
nailing the desired shape;
cuticle removal.

And all this is quick, easy and accessible to everyone as much as possible. That is why they often go to salons for a classic pedicure, even more often they do it at home, not even suspecting that simplicity and speed have serious drawbacks.

Why is this type of pedicure dangerous? There are a lot of moments here:

The possibility of infection with fungal and other diseases. And all due to the fact that it uses water, or rather a bath with it. Lack of regular disinfection, and frequent use hydromassage devices significantly increases the likelihood of getting many ailments as a bonus to the pedicure done. V best case everything can be limited to itching, burning on the skin, curvature of the nail plates.
Risk of contracting more serious diseases such as AIDS or hepatitis. It rises due to cuticle cutting and possible injury skin as a result of the use of sharp instruments. Moreover, salon masters do not have sufficient funds to perform the same disinfection that is done within the walls of surgical or dental offices.
Overdoing it. This is the only way to call excessive cutting of the stratum corneum of the foot, which is carried out when performing a classic pedicure. As a result, the treated areas can cause discomfort, pain, or simply contribute to the enhancement of the skin regeneration process. In other words, it will grow on them with renewed vigor, forcing its owner to turn to the procedure again and again.

European

All of the above shortcomings forced the masters to look for a way out of this situation, which later turned out to be a European pedicure.

What he really is? In general, the same technique that is used for edging, but without the use of water baths and sharp dangerous tools.

Includes European pedicure the following steps:

safe removal of the cuticle using special tools that soften it and allow it to gently move to the edges of the plate. Their regular use helps to subsequently slow down its growth;
giving the nails the desired shape through the use of tweezers and scissors;
removal of rough skin of the foot with scrapers and graters.

Meanwhile, with all its advantages, the European pedicure also has one significant drawback - the slowness in the process of giving the nails a well-groomed look. In order to achieve it, it is sometimes necessary to perform at least 6 procedures. You can find out about that from our article.

Hardware

The respectable name of this pedicure hides simple technique its implementation using a special device.

The whole principle of its operation is built around the rotation of cutters - special rough nozzles. They clean off dead skin cells, remove the cuticle, and polish the nail and, if necessary, give it the desired shape.

The use of special tools that previously "dissolve" the stratum corneum, as well as a variety of attachments, allows you to perform all the necessary manipulations without the risk of injury and skin infection.

Moreover, her gentle and well-groomed appearance in the case of modern hardware pedicure lasts much longer. But you will have to pay extra for all this - the cost of such a pedicure is justified higher than the cost of the others mentioned.

SPA - pedicure

A unique option that not only gives beauty and well-groomed feet, but also helps to relax.

It is based on the use of special cosmetics with essential oils, plant extracts, curative mud, thermal waters that soften and exfoliate the skin, relieve fatigue, rejuvenate and revitalize.

However, with all its advantages, this type of pedicure also has its drawbacks - it is not suitable for people with problem legs, including fungal infection or ingrown nails, and also has a high cost.

Combined

The name itself tells about the technique of its implementation. It consists in the use of a classic edged pedicure for nail care and hardware - for the care of the skin of the feet. However, this is not a panacea.

Often these procedures, if necessary, are supplemented by others, for example, peeling. Acid is most often used when the foot is processed glycolic acid and wrapped in plastic and a towel on certain time... After its expiration, the hardened areas are cleaned off with a pumice stone, and a nourishing cream is applied to the skin.

It's incredibly simple and efficient procedure, which leaves behind a young and healthy-looking skin of the feet, but has one drawback - within 5 days after its implementation, the treated skin can exfoliate in layers, therefore it needs protection in the form of ordinary socks. Moreover, this is not a very pleasant sight either.

Fish

It is comparative new technique performing a pedicure, all the subtleties of which are perfectly illustrated in the photo. Exotics came to us from Asia.

To perform the procedure, the client's feet are disinfected, after which she lowers them into the aquarium, in which all the work of the file, pumice stone, brush and scrub is performed by fish with the wonderful name Garra rufa. Dead skin particles are an integral part of their diet.

Moreover, in addition to the exfoliating effect, such a procedure also has another - it regenerates tissues due to substances contained in the saliva of fish. In other words, all old wounds and cuts after it heal much faster.

Does it have its drawbacks? Unfortunately yes. And they are not limited to the high cost of the very type of pedicure. In some countries, it is officially banned because of the ability of fish to carry infection.

Japanese

An original technique that includes elements of SPA, unedged pedicure and massage. Rejuvenates and heals through the use of products made from natural ingredients, however, it is characterized by an inflated cost.

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Many women stubbornly ignore complete, high-quality and regular care behind the feet of their charming legs only because they are hidden from prying eyes most of the time. And how wrong they are in doing so! How ridiculous when beautiful and well-groomed girl, exposing the feet of his feet (in the pool, on the beach, putting on sandals), suddenly reveals his ingrown, twisted and shapeless nails to the whole world! And the most insanely pleasant when everything in your body is the height of perfection. Therefore, you definitely need to do a pedicure twice a month, which will turn your legs into an ideal. But any salon today offers the most different types pedicure - which one to choose?

It will be interesting for you to immediately familiarize yourself with:

A small overview of existing types of pedicure

Beauty salons will offer you a choice of several procedures for the care of nails and skin of the feet, which will differ in prices and duration, and the method of treatment of the feet and toenails, and the results. How do you understand and internalize their main differences in order to try exactly what you want? Short review most popular methods salon care will help you make the right choice.

Of all types of pedicure, the classic is the oldest, since it has been used to care for feet for more than a hundred years. It has absorbed the experience of many years of the existence of cosmetology, and it has its own characteristics:

- to begin with, with a classic pedicure, the skin of the feet is steamed in pleasant warm baths with the addition of table or sea salt, soap;

- all manipulations (removal of cuticles or keratinized skin from the feet) are carried out using cutting tools.

It is the classic pedicure that is so easy to do at home, and if you are not a lover of beauty salons and hardware cosmetology, you will surely like it. But be extremely careful: with a classic pedicure, there is big risk cut yourself with a sharp blade when cutting the cuticle.

2. European (unedged, dry) pedicure

Many people call European pedicure a kind of classic, but now it is listed everywhere as a separate direction, because it has its own characteristics:

- the skin of the legs is not steamed before the procedure, doing everything "dry", but you can not be afraid: no pain or unpleasant sensations you won't feel;

- the cuticle is removed gradually (it is the methods of eliminating the cuticle - and there is the main difference between the types of pedicure): it is applied to it special tool, which slows down its growth and softens;

- the cuticle is not cut, but gently pushed to the edge of the nail;

- for keratinized skin, European pedicure offers soft, but effective graters and scrapers.

Get ready for the fact that you won't get off with one visit here: for a soft and neat removal cuticle requires at least 8-10 procedures. You can also easily carry out a European pedicure yourself: perhaps only these types of pedicure (classic and European) can be carried out at home. Other - business card beauty salons.

With the development of hardware cosmetology, there appeared and this technique foot care with over 40 years of experience. If the above methods are carried out by hand, then here the cutters will delicately and tenderly take care of your legs. This is what the interchangeable nozzles of the pedicure apparatus are called, which perform various functions:

- remove the cuticle;

- give shape to nails;

- polish them;

- remove the stratum corneum from the foot.

At the same time, to soften the skin, special solutions and funds. You can not be afraid of the unexpected side effects: trauma and the risk of infection are reduced to almost zero. But the results will surpass all your, even the wildest expectations! After all, the main difference between hardware pedicure and other types is that it excludes excessive skin removal, as a result of which the coarsening of the feet is much slower. After such a procedure, you can enjoy the softness and tenderness of the heels for a long time.

If you are unhappy with the cutting objects of the classic pedicure, too long a European course and the buzzing cutters of the hardware, SPA pedicure will surely become a life-saving ray for you in the dark kingdom:

- you will be offered aromatic foot baths;

- do a foot massage;

- nourish and moisturize the skin with special masks.

At the same time, all cosmetics are designed specifically for the skin and nails of the feet, and they contain fairly highly effective and high-quality components. In addition to unearthly pleasure you will get an excellent result: well-groomed and beautiful legs.

5. Combined pedicure

Combined pedicure takes into account individual characteristics every client. The professional determines which type of pedicure can be used in in this case to remove the cuticle, and which one - to eliminate the stratum corneum.

This method appeared relatively recently and is primarily aimed not at caring for the skin of the feet, but specifically at the condition of the nails. Here you can quickly and efficiently:

- remove the cuticle;

- will degrease the nail plate;

- complete disinfection of the nail;

- building with acrylic or gel different ways(forms, tips);

- giving nails a beautiful, sophisticated shape by filing, grinding and polishing.

It would be nice to do a permanent pedicure before a trip to the sea.

All of the above methods are provided to their customers by every beauty salon today. Knowing the features of each of them, you can determine for yourself their advantages and disadvantages.

Pedicure is called not only the care of toenails, but also for the entire foot. Toenails quickly get dirty and lose neat look, especially in summer time years when mostly open shoes are worn.

They become covered with dust, dirt, and when regular wash it is impossible to completely remove all contaminants. That is why a pedicure needs to be done every month - to clean the nails themselves, as well as the soles of the feet, fingers and the spaces between them.

The only case when a pedicure cannot be done is various diseases of the skin of the feet or nails. Nail fungus, cracks, thickening of the nail - all this is a signal "stop", and before carrying out any procedures, you need to consult a dermatologist.

The most common type of toenail care is a classic pedicure, but not everyone knows what this is. This type of pedicure is also called edging - it got this name due to the fact that it is trimmed during the procedure excess skin around the nail plate.

Important!

The classic pedicure, despite the movement of progress and the presence of other methods of foot care, still remains the leader of choice for both women and men.

The classic pedicure procedure is not complicated at all and lasts approximately 50 minutes - an hour. Having figured out what it is, a classic pedicure, it becomes clear that keeping your feet clean and well-groomed will not be difficult.

After the most hygiene procedure nails can be "beautified". Modern salons and beauty shops offer all kinds of tools to bring all kinds of pedicure ideas to life.

How to do a trim pedicure yourself at home: tips and tricks

The technology for performing a classic pedicure consists of several stages. Do classic trim pedicure so simple that every woman can make it at home on her own. Kit necessary tools very simple:

nail file;
nail scissors;
tweezers for treating the skin around the nail;
pumice;
exfoliating foot cream;
any nourishing cream.

All this is in every lady's set. How to do it right trim manicure- follow the recommendations and follow the procedure step by step.

First you need to wash your feet and hands. If you have varnish on your toenails, remove it and apply an exfoliating cream to your feet. You need to let it soak a little, and then you can start processing your nails. During this time, the skin will completely absorb it.

Firstly, before steaming the legs, you need to deal with strictly nails.- not cuticle and not hardened skin, and steaming is not necessary to work with the nail plate.

Secondly, the steamed nail is very easy to damage., and filing it is also inconvenient (it is correct to file toenails, and not cut them, in extreme cases, first cut off, and then carefully cut each one so that there are no sharp corners).

Thirdly, last reason why you don't need to steam your legs right away - by adjusting the shape and length of nails on steamed feet, it is impossible to determine exactly what the final result will be. This is akin to the reason why it is best not to cut your hair on wet hair- this can only be afforded by pros.

So, after processing the nails themselves, after the exfoliating cream has been absorbed, steaming is recommended. You can add almost anything to the footbaths - essential oil, herbal infusion, sea salt, a few drops of iodine, lemon, etc. Depending on your needs, you can use certain herbs, or you can try something new every time.

After steaming, rough skin on the legs should be treated with a pumice stone. The most problem areas usually the heels, the outside of the feet, and the pads of the toes. After that, you need to remove excess skin around the nails themselves - this should be done using special tweezers, in extreme cases - with scissors, but very carefully to avoid injury and damage to soft tissues.

The final stage is washing your feet and applying a nourishing cream to them. After completing the hygienic component, you can start decorating your nails. Many people prefer pastel shades, classic French pedicure, bright, but gradient varnishes on every day.

For special cases For example, on vacation, women often use various designs, sequins and other decorations. Now the most fashionable are themed prints - a pedicure with shells, palm trees is suitable for the sea, a bold abstraction for a secular party, for romantic date- cute hearts. It's all about imagination.

For supporting desired effect it is enough to do a pedicure just once a month, and in the summer - every 3 weeks. In addition, such a procedure is a good prevention. various diseases feet - ingrown nail plate, flat feet and other unnecessary problems.

Every girl who monitors the health and appearance of her feet should have information on how to do a classic trim pedicure. This cosmetic procedure is one of the first salon procedures for the care of feet and toenails. The classic edged pedicure is primarily intended to improve the hygienic condition of the feet and prevent diseases of the skin of the foot.

Pedicure rules

When doing a classic pedicure in the salon, the main rule of the master's work should be the disinfection of instruments, containers, foot baths. If sanitary standards are not observed, there is a risk of contracting hepatitis C, HIV and various fungal diseases. The master should carry out a trimmed classic pedicure in sterile disposable gloves. During the procedure, contact with blood is possible. Gloves will protect both the client and the master from possible infection... The technique of performing a pedicure by a professional master must be accurate and safe, the risks of getting cuts are minimized.

Step-by-step carrying out of a trimmed pedicure

A classic trim pedicure in a specialized salon is carried out in stages:

Disinfection of the skin of the legs. For this, the stage of soaking the feet in trays is carried out with the addition of various disinfectants. Comfort temperature water - 38 degrees C. Duration of the bath - 7 minutes.
Cleaning the surface of the nails from old varnish. You can use any nail polish remover.
Cutting marigolds. The length must be cut in small steps from corner to corner using special tongs. File nails on this stage Not recommended.
Softening the cuticle. A special softening agent must be applied to the side rollers of the marigolds. You need to distribute it over the entire surface of the nail.
Cutting off the hardened skin from the heel area. The procedure is carried out using a special machine. It is necessary to hold the machine at an angle to the skin so as not to cut it. You need to cut off the hardened skin gradually, do not remove a large layer, this can lead to painful sensations when walking. Movements should be made along cracks, from the middle of the heel to its edge.
Cutting off the hardened skin from the metatarsal area.
Sanding the skin with a pedicure file. The rough surface of the file quickly and easily removes the remains of the rough skin of the foot. Periodically, the surface of the foot should be wiped wet wipe, then the surface of the file will self-clean.
Treatment of cracked heels. Using special forceps, gently cut the skin around the cracks. The cutting blade of the forceps should be positioned along the crack. At the end of this step, sand the heel skin again with a file.
Processing of leather on the fingers. Using a soft file, the pads of the fingers and the sides are sanded.
Cuticle removal. The remnants of the emollient must be removed from the nails with a damp cloth. Further, with the help of a split, it is necessary to clean up the lateral sinuses of the nails and move the cuticle aside, remove impurities from under the free edge of the marigold. With the help of special forceps, it is necessary to remove the cuticle and process the lateral ridges.
Shaping free edge nail. Using a file, it is necessary to give the nails the maximum possible square shape, this will prevent ingrowth.
Disinfection of feet. Using a special tool for disinfecting nails, you need to treat their surface. The area between the toes must be treated with a special antifungal talcum powder for the feet.
The final stage. Apply nail polish or nail hardener to your nails. Treat the surface of the heels with anti-cracking cream.

Basic pedicure tools

The master has in his arsenal, in addition to skills and experience, many various instruments, allowing you to make a high quality trimmed classic pedicure. Basic tools:

Rasp is a tool for filing the corners of the nails and scraping the cuticle layer from the surface of the marigold. Used to treat ingrown nails. At one end of the tool there are special notches, with their help, the nails are filed. Thanks to the shape of the tool, the master can penetrate into the deep sinuses of the nail;
Files. The variety of surfaces of this tool allows you to polish not only nails, but also skin. Soft surfaces polish the nail to a shine, while rough, hard surfaces can remove layers of hardened skin;
Scraper. Has replaceable sharpened blades. Designed for cutting corns and rough skin.

Additional procedures

If the client wishes, the pedicure master can supplement the classic pedicure with the following procedures:

foot massage session;
covering nails with various varnishes, with drawing and other decorative elements;
modeling of the nail plate;

Pruning pedicure at home

To carry out this cosmetic procedure not necessarily a visit to the salon. You can also do a trim pedicure at home. Of course, the result from a do-it-yourself pedicure may not be as ideal as that of a master, but self-performed foot care will help improve them. appearance... Be prepared to scrape away rough heels on your own with a scraper. Try not to injure your skin. Follow the above procedure step by step very carefully. Even at home, you need to monitor sanitary standards when carrying out a pedicure.

Start by using a foot bath, then step by step process the skin of the feet and nail plate... The scheme of the procedure does not differ from work professional master, unless the first time you will spend more time on it.

When choosing cosmetics for foot care, pay attention to natural ingredients in their composition. The instructions for creams and talcum powder will help you choose the right product.

Even a self-made trim pedicure will give your legs beauty and well-groomed.

There are many modern techniques for skin and toenail care. One of them is the European pedicure. Like any other procedure, the European pedicure has its own characteristics, techniques, advantages and disadvantages.

The most main feature European pedicure technology is its safety. A pedicure is suitable for anyone, even if they have diabetes or there is a tendency to fungal diseases. One of the varieties of European pedicure is the use of a special machine. But despite this, the European pedicure is characterized by the absence of injuries and infections.

Features of the European pedicure

This technology means no scissors or blades. Unlike a classic pedicure, there is little risk of pain or inflammation in the feet after removing the hardened skin. In addition, the feet and the skin around the nails are treated with special pedicure files, so the effect is guaranteed.
There are 3 types of European pedicure techniques: dry, wet or SPA and hardware. The dry pedicure technique is considered the most effective, because the result will last for a long time. The following procedure should be done after two weeks. Depending on the characteristics of the skin, a dry pedicure can be done once a month.
In European pedicure, the cuticle is not removed mechanically. Within 5-6 sessions as a result special treatment the cuticle stops growing and the toes look well-groomed. In addition, the risk of burrs is reduced, so the skin on the legs will look perfect.
When using a European pedicure, it is almost impossible to get infected with fungal infections.
Along with the practical result, the dry pedicure procedure is enjoyable and enjoyable, therefore it great way relax.
Dry type of pedicure is suitable for everyone: men, women, adults, children. This type of pedicure is especially useful for children's feet prone to sensitivity.

Despite these positive points, the European pedicure has some disadvantages.

First, it is possible that allergic reaction, because with a pedicure, substances containing alkali are used.
Secondly, the European pedicure is suitable only for those who constantly monitor the skin of their feet. If the skin on the legs is puffy and rough, then it is better to apply a classic pedicure.

At home, the European pedicure technology will take about an hour. To make a high-quality dry pedicure, you must complete the following steps:

It is good to steam the feet in hot water... This is necessary in order to prevent the occurrence of fungal diseases.
Then you need to remove from the nails old varnish... It is better to choose an acetone-free product that does not dry out the skin around the nails.
To remove the cuticle, you must use special cream or a gel that softens the cuticle. The advantage of this procedure is that the cream dissolves dead skin cells, so it is enough to remove them with a special spatula, without using scissors. Cosmetologists recommend using wooden ones that do not scratch the skin.
After that, you can move on to the nails. You need to polish the nail plate with a special file to make it smooth and even.
Apply another file to the nails desired shape... It is better to make the edge of the nail even, rather than rounded, so that it does not grow into the skin.
A special exfoliating cream should be spread on the feet. On areas where the skin is coarser, apply more cream. For better effect feet can be wrapped in a plastic bag or towel and left for about 30 minutes.
After the skin has softened, the feet, especially the heels, need to be rubbed with a pumice stone or a special brush. In modern salons, scrapers with small blades are used to give the heels a smooth finish. But use these scrapers with care to avoid damaging your skin.
At the end of a dry pedicure, nails should be treated with a degreased lotion or nail polish remover. Then cover the nail plate with varnish of any shade.

This is another type of European pedicure that allows you not only to make your feet attractive, but also to enjoy it. To do this procedure yourself at home, you must follow these steps:

Remove old varnish from nails. Lower your feet into warm water, preferably adding there aromatic oils or some shampoo to soften the skin.
Then wipe your feet dry, and move the cuticle with a wooden spatula.
To inject with nails perfect shape, you need to trim them either with nail scissors or tweezers. File the edges of the nails with a file so that they are even.
To remove rough skin of the feet, you can use a special scrub, which is then removed with a soft, damp cloth. After that, a nourishing cream is rubbed into the skin.
Finish the pedicure by applying bright varnish on your nails.