Unedged manicure

In search of the best ideas for caring for her nails, the modern woman is increasingly turning to unedged manicure. This trend is gaining momentum in its popularity today and is replacing the usual edging technique due to the exclusion of skin injury during the processing of nails. What it is, what are the advantages and disadvantages, how to perform an unedged technique and what is needed for this - the material of this article will tell.

Unedged manicure is a real boon for women with a constant lack of free time. In fact, this method is a hygienic manicure technique in which no cutting tools are used during the removal of dead cuticle cells. It would seem that this is, in principle, impossible, but the technique itself proves the opposite. It does not use a scissors or nail scissors.

In the process of work, special agents are used that soothe the skin and help to painlessly remove the cuticle. In addition, they slow down its growth and make it easier to move away. The difference between the edged and unedged technique is that the second technique does not touch the root of the nail, and therefore it continues to grow even and smooth.

Unedged manicure is usually called European, since it originates in Europe. There it has long been used by modern women, in our country it is mainly mastered by nail service masters. However, this method is an order of magnitude better than the usual edging technique.

• With regular simple manipulations, you can get rid of such a common problem as the instantly growing terry cuticle.
• In the process of work, it is not necessary to cut off the excess skin to the meat, it is enough to move the cuticle with a special stick after preliminary preparation of the skin.
• The technique is safe, it does not injure the skin, does not cause any redness, and even more so, infections that may appear with an edged manicure. At the same time, hand processing can be performed both with softening by means of a bath, and without it. Due to the lack of cutting tools, you can not be afraid of the formation of burrs: they simply will not be.
• The technique is quite simple; to master it, you do not need special knowledge and tools. No need for expensive cosmetics for further care.

However, unedged manicure has its drawbacks.

• For example, transition duration is one of them. For example, sometimes it takes up to several months in order to completely switch from the edged method of processing nails to the unedged one. And the matter here can be complicated by the rather tough and dense cuticle, which is characteristic of the frequent execution of the trimming technique.
• You need to be prepared for the fact that after the first procedure, burrs may appear. This is also bad, but after the transition is completed, they will no longer appear on female hands.
• In addition, you will have to take care of your hands regularly, which at the initial stage of the transition can be hampered by elementary laziness.
• Sometimes the effect may not become noticeable from the first procedure, which can upset the client.
• An important point is the fact that this technique is especially good for the fair sex, who have very delicate and thin skin.

Today there are two main options for performing unedged manicure. In the first case, the nails are not soaked at all; in the second, baths with warm water are used.

• The first technique is called the dry method. It is inconvenient in that its implementation in some cases may be accompanied by an allergic reaction of the skin to the substances used.
• Wet version of the technique more common today. In the process of preliminary softening and steaming in warm water, it is possible to prepare a tough cuticle better.
• In addition to the two standard techniques, there are also hot unedged techniquewhich uses a special lotion.

Considering that a standard manicure set is not needed here, worth preparing for unedged technique:

• a file for processing nails;
• cotton pads;
• a special cuticle stick (made of wood, metal or silicone);
• cuticle softening gel (remover);
• oil or pencil that strengthens the nails and slows down the growth of the cuticle.

As for the nail file, you can use glass, ceramic or paper with mineral spraying. In addition, in the work, you can use what we are used to using for soaking hands and decorative coatings, if you plan to paint your nails immediately after the unedged technique. You can also prepare a bath with warm soapy water, disposable paper towels and hand cream. Also, special wax can be useful in the work.

With regard to liquid for removing cuticles, it is preferable to use products based on fruit or lactic acids. In addition, it is important to select substances that contain esters or plant extracts.Such drugs do not harm nails and skin, they have a gentle effect. If we talk about the best nail file, then choose a glass or ceramic (they will last for a longer period). It is also worth preparing a soft grinder or buff. It makes it easier to correct irregularities.

After the woman decides on the type of unedged manicure, you can start performing it. Every woman can do such a manicure at home. Let's consider step by step the basic or classic dry-type technique for beginners, which will clearly demonstrate how to quickly and easily give yourself a high-quality manicure.

• If there is an old coating on the nails, they start with it, removing the varnish with a special liquid without acetone. Such a tool will eliminate fragility and delamination of the nail plates. You can choose the option with the content of caring oils or vitamins. After that, you need to tackle the nails, giving them the same shape and length. This is done with a nail file exclusively on dry nails.

• Returning to the dry manicure technique, they begin to apply a special gel to remove the skin on the area around the nail plate. Depending on the type, the exposure time differs for each product, and therefore, before use, it is imperative to read the manufacturer's instructions. Do not allow the gel to be on the nails for longer than the prescribed time. On average, you can start working within 30 seconds or a minute after applying the drug.
• Excess gel is removed with a cotton pad, then they take an orange stick and start processing the nail. She gently pushes back the cuticle and removes the softened film at the base of the nail. The skin will peel off quite easily when using the stick. After processing each nail, it is important to cleanse the stick of dead skin.
• Work can be started from the center at the base of the nail, gradually moving towards the edges. It is important to first push back the cuticle, and then gradually remove the dead skin. It is important to move the cuticle back to the very base of the nail. After removing the skin, an oil should be applied to the cuticle to slow down its growth. It is rubbed not only into the skin at the base, but also into the nail itself.
• Do not apply cuticle remover to all nails at once so as not to overexpose it. Processing should be carried out in turn on each nail, remembering to remove the remnants of the cuticle by washing your hands in soapy water. On average, 20 seconds is enough to get rid of the remnants of the remover. After washing your hands, wipe them dry and start polishing your nails with a soft grinder.

• The final stage of work involves applying a moisturizing oil to the site of the removed cuticle. The product is rubbed with delicate movements into the nails themselves. Someone uses wax for such a seal. If, after an unedged manicure, you need to apply a decorative coating, it is important to remove all particles of fat left after the treatment of nails with oils or cream.

When filing an edge, it is important to try to move the tool in one direction. If you run the file back and forth, this can lead to delamination of the nail at the end. In addition, this can cause the decorative coating to quickly chip off.

If the side rollers have burrs or other imperfections in the skin, you can use a file or grinder to remove them. However, this can only be done with the dry method.To speed up the transition from trimming techniques and heal your skin, you can use special caring cuticle oils.

After you have finished your unedged manicure, you must not forget to take care of your nails, speeding up the transition from one technique to another.

• To do this, you can move the cuticle back after taking a bath or shower. This process will prevent its rapid growth. When it appears, you should not use tweezers, it is better to use a wooden stick.
• In addition, we must not forget about the emollient oil, which must be rubbed into the nails themselves, accelerating their growth by improving blood flow. If burrs are just beginning to appear on the side rollers, they immediately need to be dealt with with a file. If everything is done on time, soon there will be no burrs at all.

Unedged manicure is considered a rather controversial topic for discussion, which is proved by women's reviews on the forums of sites dedicated to nail design and methods of caring for them. As for the masters, they switch to this method of processing nails and consider it more relevant today. However, clients are not yet ready to completely abandon the classic edged manicure, calling it more attractive from an aesthetic point of view.

For information on how to make an unedged manicure at home, see the next video.