There are a few other items that you may wish to use during your manicure, all of which are optional:
Cuticle Remover:
These cosmetic solutions will aid in softening the cuticles and may contain 2-5% sodium or potassium hydroxide and glycerin's. Apply to the cuticle area after filing and before soaking in the fingerbowl.
Nail Cleansers:
Nail Cleansers:
Usually a type of detergent (scrub) in liquid form that is added to the water in the fingerbowl to aid in soaking and cleansing the nail plate.
Cuticle Oil, Lotion or Creams: Any combination of essential oils that soften and lubricate the skin and nails.
Nail Bleaches:
Cuticle Oil, Lotion or Creams: Any combination of essential oils that soften and lubricate the skin and nails.
Nail Bleaches:
These cosmetics contain hydrogen peroxide or organic acids that can be applied over and/or under the free edge of the nail plate to remove stains. Sometimes they work -- sometimes they don't!
Base Coat, Enamel color of choice, and Top Coat.
Polish Dryers:
Base Coat, Enamel color of choice, and Top Coat.
Polish Dryers:
These products can be sprays or Top Coat enamels and are designed to quickly dry the surface layer of enamel. The solvents in nail enamel must evaporate in order for the polish to dry. When Polish is applied, the solvents on the surface begin to evaporate and the solvents on the bottom begin to move upward, and the surface begins to harden. The solvents have to diffuse through this hardened surface and evaporation slows down. Polish dryers repel this thickening layer, pulling the solvents into itself. This action is much like pressing down on a wet sponge, or wringing our a wet rag. The polish is not totally 'dry', but is simply much drier than it was immediately after application. It takes a full hour for the enamel to be free of solvents and fully hardened.
Aromatherapy Oils:
Aromatherapy Oils:
For a relaxing mood or to relieve stress.
Sloughing Lotions:
Sloughing Lotions:
To aid in exfoliation of rough, dry skin.
Paraffin Wax Machine:
Paraffin Wax Machine:
Paraffin wax aids in moisturizing and conditioning the skin by opening the pores and allowing the massage/aromatherapy oils to deeper penetrate the skins outer layer.
Arrange your files, implements and tools on the table towel on top of your working surface so they are within easy reach. Wash your hands with a mild detergent or hand soap, rinse well and dry thoroughly.
Arrange your files, implements and tools on the table towel on top of your working surface so they are within easy reach. Wash your hands with a mild detergent or hand soap, rinse well and dry thoroughly.
