We all want to have beautiful nails. Long, shiny and supple, but in most cases we can't achieve that. Then we have to cover the imperfections with nail polish and artificial nails. This is where Japanese manicure comes into play. It is the perfect strengthening treatment for weak and brittle nails and a truly relaxing beauty ritual. You can find out what it is and why every woman needs one in this article.
The Japanese manicure is a 400-year-old nail care treatment that is very popular in Japan. In simple terms, a Japanese manicure involves applying a special paste to your bare nails and sealing it with a special powder. But she is actually much more! There is a whole ritual to a Japanese manicure and it is a very relaxing experience.
The products used in a Japanese manicure are all of natural origin. The paste (known as P. Shine Paste) is a blend of vitamins A and E, bee pollen, keratin and silica from the Sea of Japan. It has a distinctive green color and also contains various oils such as jojoba, bamboo, ylang-ylang and red tea. The other important component of a Japanese manicure is the shine powder, which contains, among other things, diatomaceous earth and beeswax. It is used to seal in the nutrients from the paste and give the nails a slight pink glow.
No metal tools or solvents are used at all. Only ceramic nail files and traditional deer skin polishers and oils. The cuticles are pushed, not cut, and even the disinfectant liquid is made from natural and gentle ingredients like beeswax. This makes it a very gentle type of manicure that will leave your nails stronger and healthier than before. The end result is a pearly shine and healthy and natural looking nails. For best results, have several Japanese manicures done no more than three weeks apart.
What this nail care ritual is all about
If you choose to get a Japanese manicure in a salon, be prepared for a certain ritual that is part of the overall experience. It's said to be relaxing for the body and mind, and a hand massage is always helpful!
The first step is to remove the old nail polish and clean and disinfect the nails with a warm liquid containing beeswax. The nails are then filed and shaped to the desired length. To do this, use a ceramic file, not a metal file. After that, it's time to take care of the cuticles. The cuticles are softened with a jojoba oil mixture and gently pushed with a wooden or ceramic cuticle pusher. This is much gentler on the nails than cutting the cuticles.
The green paste is then massaged into the nails and rubbed firmly into the nail bed. This paste strengthens the nail bed and helps the nail become stronger. To do this, use a special deer or calfskin cloth, usually green, so that it does not mix with the cloth used for the powder.
The second step is polishing the Japanese manicure powder sealer. This prevents the green paste from washing off and gives the nails a shiny pink color. The powder is rubbed off with a pink deerskin or calfskin cloth. This process can be repeated two or three times, depending on how damaged the nails are and the outcome of the treatment. Finally, a hand massage with essential oils is carried out, which promotes blood circulation and relaxes the hands. The treatment usually lasts about half an hour.
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How to do a Japanese manicure at home
What you need:
- Glass file
- Cardboard arrows
- Cuticle sticks
- Beeswax
- Softening oil
- Beeswax powder
- Chamois file
This ancient technique of P-Shine was used by Japanese noble families and is excellent because it does not require any chemical agents and is very durable (around 2-3 weeks). It can be performed on both the hands and feet and aims to restore light and shine to dull and opaque nails.
Take a not too large bowl filled with hot water and dip your hands in it. This ensures that the dead skin and various skins can be removed by softening the nail and cuticles. Many women add a few drops of various herbs or certain flowers to the inside of the bowl to create a pleasant scent for their hands. Soak your fingers for about ten minutes, remove them from the water and dry them gently with a delicate cotton towel. Take a special glass or cardboard arrow and slowly file your nails until you reach an average length.
Using an orangewood stick, remove the cuticle inside the nail, being careful not to injure yourself. Now carefully guide the cardboard arrows over the entire surface of the nail without forcing them. Take the beeswax and gently massage the nail surface with a chamois file to polish the nail. To complete the process, lightly dust the nail with beeswax powder and polish it well. Finish the process by softening the nails with nourishing oil.
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