A manicure is a beauty treatment that is specifically geared towards improving the condition and appearance of the hands/feet and nails. A typical manicure involves shaping the nails, cuticle treatment, removal of dead skin cells (exfoliation), application of polish and possibly a hand massage.
On the other hand, a pedicure is a beauty treatment for improving the condition and appearance of the feet and toenails. A standard pedicure starts with sanitising the feet. This is followed by filing and/or cutting the toenails, and soaking the feet in warm, soapy water to which an antiseptic is added. Once the feet are softened, the therapist then proceeds to scrub any areas of the foot which has hardened, rough skin. Under the nail is cleaned and cuticles are gently pushed back. Nail polish is then applied to the toenails.
Manicure and pedicure offer many benefits which include:
- Improving the texture and appearance of hands and feet
- Prevention of hangnails, ingrown nails and nails breakage
- Treatments that include massage also help preserve the firmness and elasticity of the skin on the hands and feet
- Aid circulation and improve flexibility of joints
- Your hands will look younger as regular manicures can reduce wrinkles from your hands
- The manicure will clean your nails and skin. It will maintain the overall hygiene of your nails
- Many women who don’t get much time to take care of their nails and polish them with different beautiful colours can go to a salon and get it done
- It helps in removing calluses on your feet. Calluses are caused by constant pressure and friction on specific areas of your feet. Getting a pedicure done will remove ugly calluses and shoe bite scars from your feet
- Getting a pedicure can detect nail diseases, such as fungal infections, at the very earliest stages. So that you can treat them better
- Your feet will smell good. After getting a pedicure your feet will not only look groomed but it will also smell good too
- Manicure and pedicure will release stress and relax your nerves with the massage you get. Ultimately this will lead to a relaxation in your body
- Having beautiful nails, hands and legs can boost your morale. You will feel confident if they are well-groomed and well maintained. Hence this treatment is a boost to your self-confidence!
