Looking good is one of the primary factors that affect a
woman’s self-esteem. This article makes simple one of the most
effective
beauty tools around – the personal manicure.
HISTORY OF THE MANICURE
The manicure has been around for over five thousand years. The
Egyptians
used henna to color their nails. The Ming Dynasty used nail color to
ascertain social status. In the early 1800’s, an almond shape to the
nail
- pointy at the top - was popular.
Today, everything from the french manicure to fake jewels is the norm.
Even men will go to salons, to get their nails trimmed and buffed. What
is this fascination with the nail?
WHY WE LOVE IT
Well, it’s perfectly natural to want to look good and our hands are one
of the first thing people see when they meet us. First impressions are
everything!
Plus, there is nothing like the feeling of stepping out of a salon,
whether you were pampered with a facial, a new haircut, or a manicure.
Time is precious, though, and we don’t always have that extra hour to
devote to beauty – at least not during business hours.
So, what’s a girl to do? Well, you can’t cut your own hair, unless
you’re
crazy-adventurous. Giving yourself a facial is a little difficult – how
do you do a proper extraction? But to give yourself a manicure, now
that’s one of the easiest things in the world!
GATHER THE PROPER MATERIALS
The thing about a manicure is this – you’re handicapped while you’re
doing it. So, it’s very important that you gather all of your materials
ahead of time. There’s nothing that will ruin your manicure faster than
fishing around your cupboard for the cuticle stick with wet nails!
You will need...
Three types of polish – the base coat, color, and top coat.