Gentle pedicure is an important attribute of the appearance of girls who strive to look neat and well-groomed. How to do it correctly, what to consider when working with a pedicure at home, which design to choose - about this in the article.
What is the peculiarity of a gentle pedicure
With the arrival of heat, the demonstration of open areas of the body becomes a natural process. If earlier the grooming of the legs was hidden under clothes and shoes, then with the onset of spring and summer, this part of the appearance is on public display. It is with this that closer attention is paid to the quality of care for the feet and nails - their appearance can tell a lot about the nature of the woman, show how much she appreciates her beauty and is ready to do something to maintain it.
Gentle pedicure is a special type of nail care. It is preferred by sophisticated women who have a sense of style and proportion. The advantages of such a pedicure are that it is unobtrusive, combined with any type of clothing and emphasizes the quality of foot care of its owner as a whole. The latter, in turn, can play a negative role. This pedicure, due to the rejection of bright colors, shifts the focus to all kinds of foot imperfections - the presence of corns, corns, dry patches, dirt, and more. That is why when creating a gentle pedicure, preliminary foot care and getting rid of the listed flaws are of great importance. Only then can he emphasize the femininity and grooming of the lady.
What you need to do your own pedicure
Those who decide to do a pedicure at home should get the necessary tools. With their help, even at home, this process will be comfortable and effective.
- Nail file. Masters of salon manicure and pedicure are advised to abandon too coarse nail files resembling sandpaper. They provoke the layering of the nail, which makes it unhealthy and in appearance. It is better to purchase a glass nail file that does not spoil the nail and lasts much longer than the previous one.
- Nail file for polishing. This special tool consists of a double-sided material with a coarser and more gentle spraying. This nail file makes the surface of the nail smooth and clean.
- A set for baths for foot care (about the possible compositions below) and cream for the feet (moisturizing or nourishing).
- Pumice (preferably fine-grained) to remove keratinized skin, corns and other things.
- Wooden cuticle file. Experts do not recommend cutting the cuticle. It is better to push it away regularly with such a nail file. If the skin is very rough, you can additionally use special tools for the cuticle on an oil basis.
- Spatulas (extenders for toes).
- Varnish and fixing agent.
Preparing your feet for a pedicure
A gentle pedicure is, first of all, smooth, clean, healthy feet, fingers and ankles. Therefore, it is so important preliminary care for these parts of the body. It is carried out in several stages.
- Steaming the skin of the feet. This will help to more effectively clean it, remove corns, calluses, moisturize. Well help in this matter baths, the recipes of which are further.
- Steamed skin should be treated with pumice. For those areas where it is difficult to use (between the fingers, for example), you can apply a foot scrub.
- Cleaned and dried feet need to be moistened with cream. Let it soak. Instead of cream, vegetable oil, for example, olive oil, is often used. It must be thoroughly rubbed with massage movements.
Several options for foot baths
- For the prevention of fungus. An antibacterial bath is relevant just in the period of transition from winter shoes and for people visiting public places, such as a pool or sauna. Add some baking soda to the water and / or a few drops of tea tree essential oil. The latter has an excellent antibacterial property.
- A relaxing and moisturizing bath is prepared with the addition of chamomile or calendula tinctures. She will relax her legs after a hard day and tight shoes.
- To tone the skin, a bath with sea salt and peppermint oil is suitable.
Keep your feet in the bath for no more than 15-20 minutes. Water should be a pleasant temperature, warm.
Working with nails
After carrying out the preparatory procedures, you need to insert the extender for the toes and start working with the nails.
- Nails should be filed in their usual direction of growth: experiments with the form can lead to nail ingrowth, inflammation, discomfort when wearing shoes.
- Next, you should polish the nail plate with a special nail file. First, with a rougher side, clean the nail from bumps and varnish residues. Then fix the result with the other side of the file.
- The length of the nail in a gentle pedicure should be small, not protruding beyond the edge of the finger. Firstly, a long nail plate is unhygienic, and secondly, it makes the pedicure coarser and more challenging.
- The surface of the nail should be degreased with a product. To do this, you can use the usual nail polish remover that does not contain acetone. After waiting for the nails to dry, you can apply varnish. After this manipulation, it will stay better and apply more evenly.
- The varnish should be applied with light movements in the direction from the base of the nail to its edge. This is especially important for those who have a wide nail plate. Staining in this way visually lengthens the nail.
- Apply varnish in 2-3 layers. So he will last longer. In this case, it is worth waiting until the previous layer dries. It is important to remember: with each new layer, the shade will be darker.
- The design in the form of rhinestones or stickers is carried out after applying varnish.
- For durability of a pedicure nails from above can be covered with a special fixer. It will help the varnish dry out faster and provide its durability.
Pedicure (summer) gentle
Summer pedicures are usually associated with vibrant color schemes, drawings or other eye-catching decorations. In 2017, glamor elements return to fashion. At the same time, laconicism and naturalness remain no less trendy. Consider several options for how to stay in fashion with a gentle pedicure:
- Choose light shades of varnish: pale pink, cream, peach, which are closest to the natural color of the skin.
- Orange, turquoise, fuchsia are becoming popular - these same shades can be replaced with less saturated tones or combined with a gradient (from lightest to darkest).
- Drawing on the nails: the most delicate options are polka dots, flowers (for example, daisies), butterflies, wavy lines.
- Rhinestones in 2017 in a pedicure at the peak of popularity; in combination with a gentle shade of varnish, they only add lightness and radiance to the nails.
- With the amount of jewelry it is worth observing the measure. The most successful solution will be the decor on one finger (usually the big one) and the monochrome design of the rest. It looks stylish, for example, if on the thumb the main neutral light shade of varnish and a brighter decor. The color of this decor is painted on the remaining nails. For example, white nail polish with pink flowers on the thumbnail and the same color on the remaining nails. The same is the case with rhinestones: it is appropriate to draw one finger at the base of the nail.
French pedicure
When mentioning gentle manicure and pedicure, the first thing that arises in the mind is a jacket. This is the most concise, feminine and natural of all possible nail design options. It suits any outfit, so it never loses its popularity. French pedicure can be performed in several ways:
- classic: the overgrown edge of the nail is covered with a thin strip of white varnish, the base with natural pink, cream color or transparent varnish;
- modernized: the junction between the white strip and the base is decorated with a thin sticker-strip, rhinestones or beads;
- European: add a drawing to the classic jacket.
Gentle pedicure: photo, design
Such a pedicure is not only monochrome light shades of varnish and a minimal presence of jewelry. You can also experiment with it, show a sense of style and taste. Next - a gentle pedicure: a photo and a description of possible options.
- The photo below shows a combination of two primary colors and their corresponding gamma of rhinestones or sparkles. As you can see, the integrity of such a composition is achieved through the use of only two shades (which does not burden it), but at the same time the pedicure looks original and not everyday.
- Just like manicures, pedicures can be moonlight. This is a type of staining in which the area near the cuticle, the base of the nail, is coated with white varnish. In this case, the entire remaining surface is painted in any other color. In a gentle pedicure, this is also possible - just choose the right combination of shades. By the way, at the base there can be not only white varnish, as shown in the photo.
- To make a manicure more tender will help not only rhinestones. Sparkles will cope with this task. The only rule is to observe moderation.
Wedding pedicure
Beautiful gentle pedicure is an important detail in the image of any bride. This is exactly the case when the appearance of the nails should be as light as possible, unobtrusive and gentle.
For a wedding look, any French variations are suitable, a gentle moonlight pedicure. In addition to white, milk, ivory or cream is often chosen. Bulky sculpting decorations are rarely used - this one is at least inconvenient. Of the decor, rhinestones, sequins, beads or simply drawings are preferred, from which they create a composition.
Also often add a color detail that repeats an element from a common image, for example, colors. So the appearance is even more holistic.
How to make color manicure gentle
Pedicure in gentle colors is not only a white or pink shade of varnish. Even color, it can look very natural and unobtrusive. This can be achieved if you choose a colored varnish of unsaturated, pastel shades: light purple, lemon, soft blue, etc. Blotches of rhinestones will make the pedicure even more gentle.
Even the bright color of the varnish can be made more muted and restrained. To do this, a special matte coating is applied to it, which prevents glossy shine and makes the shade a little lighter. And this is a gentle manicure and pedicure (the photo shows how it looks in the end).
Following the simple rules for nail care and choosing the design for the pedicure that is most to your liking, you can remain confident.