Men's Fingernails

According to the dictionary a manicure is a special treatment for nails, enjoyed both by men and women. It is so much easier to maintain men’s fingernails neat and clean if they are trimmed. Although in the past manicure was considered to be a feminine preoccupation, nowadays men started to really enjoy it. And even if that they say it is not true me give a lot on their look.

There are many salons that are waiting for you, to treat you as a king. You may be embarrassed and decide to do manicure at home. Here is what you will need: cotton sticks and balls, a really good file metal or board, clippers, scissors and a glass bowl with warm water in which you pour some drops of scented oil or liquid soap.

First step is cleaning your nails, using a soft brush, then file them. Be careful and do this operation only form one direction. Nails can be also shortened with the scissors. In this case you have to file them then. Hang nails should be also cut, but not the cuticles. Push them down with an cotton stick. 1-2 millimeters represents the adequate length for men’s fingernails. Treat your nails with cuticle cream or remover. For ten minutes, soak your nails.

You can push down the soft cuticles easily and remove the dirt under the nails and the tinny particles after filing. Take a brush and gently scrub your nails and hands. If you have any rough edges, stains or calluses remove them with a wet pumice stone.

Dry your hands with a smooth towel and use again the cotton stick to push down cuticles. Don’t use any metal instrument for this. You are almost ready. Buff nails to make their surface smooth. As with filing, buff them in one direction only. If contrary nails may get really hot. If you want nails to have a special shine, use a polishing paste. It can be purchased from any drug store. Finally polish nails with a clear enamel. Nails will get an interesting look if you apply a base coat or a light polish, and soon after that you wipe the surface of the nail with a cotton stick.

Now you know the steps to a perfect manicure. What you will also need is a professional and good quality manicure set. Manicure kits were in a continuous transformation in the past years. Today are very in fashion the stainless steel instruments, with a stylish and practical. Be sure that it contains the most important tools: finger and toe nail cutter.

Check if the last one can clip even the strongest toenails; scissors – a small pair, used both for trimming nails and hung nails or to cut small hair from ears, nose or whiskers; nail buffer; emery board – preferably made of sand paper. You will file nails with it.; cuticle pusher – this instrument must be made of plastic; nail brush; tweezers; razor with blades; pocket knife.

Car kits are sometimes preferred because they are equipped with all necessary instruments but take up less space – an essential detail for most men. The only disadvantage may be the fact that the tools are smaller than usual, but if you will try them, you will realize that they are as good as big ones.

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