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The Manicure

basic tenets of a manicure involves filing the nails, shaping of the nails and the application of polish

A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands performed either at home, or by a nail technician.  The basic tenets of a manicure involves filing the nails, shaping of the nails and the application of polish.

The word "manicure" derives from Latin: manus for hand, cura for "care". Manicures began around 5000 years ago in India where henna was used for manicure.  Much of the modern revival of henna derives from its popularity in India. Cixi, the Dowager Empress of China, was known to keep very long naturally-grown nails.

French Manicure

French manicures are designed to resemble a natural nail, and are characterised by natural pink base nails with white tips. The tips of the nail are painted white while the rest of the nail is polished in a pink or a nude shade. French manicures may have originated in 18th-century Paris and were popular in the 1920s and 1930s. The style is chosen because it is very simple and gives nails a natural and clean look.

Treatments Menu - Full list of Manicure, Pediicure, Spa and Waxing services

basic tenets of a manicure involves filing the nails, shaping of the nails and the application of polish

Benefits of the Manicure

• Helps to prevent nail diseases or nail disorders,
  (like - fungal infections, thickening, brittleness and curving)
• Improves the appearance of your hands, fingers and nails - promoting self confidence
• Promotes healthy and strong growth of the nails
• Reduces the need or necessity to apply false nails
Treatments Menu - Full list of Manicure, Pediicure, Spa and Waxing services

The Manicure Process

• Visual examination of the hands, fingers, nails and skin to identify any existing conditions
• Sanitise
• Nail trim (cut), file and shape using a crystal nail file
• Cuticles are treated - dead, dry and loose skin removed
• Finishing - optional application of lotion and polish

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