Going on a long-awaited journey, girls often ask themselves whether pedicures are needed at sea. After all, they want to always remain the most beautiful, attractive and well-groomed, regardless of where they are located. In any case, the nails need a rest. But if you choose the right material, you can safely go south with a wonderful pedicure that will not harm or deteriorate at the very beginning of the trip. Having done all such things before departure, you do not have to pay attention to such jewelry every day, you can confidently go for a walk or to the beach at any time.
Let's look at the options for materials (whether they are harmful or not) for application. We will also tell you what color pedicure on the sea is better to choose.
The harm or benefit of a pedicure
There are four types of pedicure :
- Medical . This method is considered safer. With its help, the legs are made more aesthetic, and in addition, it has healing properties. However, the procedure is quite expensive.
- Classic edged . A common way of courtship. In the salon, the service is offered at affordable prices. It is possible to carry out the process yourself at home. But it is important to carefully approach this matter in order to avoid cuts and introducing various infections. Its minus is a short-term result.
- Hardware In this way, the legs can be painlessly and quickly brought to a well-groomed state without damaging the skin and nails. Such a pedicure on the sea will last until the end of the holiday. The method is also suitable for coarser skin of men.
- Combined . The combination of hardware and classic. The machine works with the feet, fingers are handled by the master.
Coating Selection
Before doing a pedicure at sea, it is worthwhile to deal with coating options.
- Shellac. It is the most harmless coating (compared to acrylic). It stays on the nails for a rather long time (three weeks), also it contains components that have a beneficial effect on the nail plate, strengthening it and accelerating growth. After removing the substance, you will be pleasantly surprised by the condition of the plates. Shellac has a hypoallergenic composition, it does not have any chemical elements. It does not have a pungent odor, but the variety of its colors is simply huge. The paints do not fade under the influence of the sun, salt and iodine. Shellac is easy to remove. Nails look more natural. This coating has disadvantages. The nails will receive a negative effect only from an ultraviolet lamp and shellac remover.
- Acrylic. Such a coating is also used for building, it looks very beautiful. But you should know its huge disadvantages: it has a pungent smell, a dense texture that does not allow the nail to breathe and receive useful substances. An allergy may appear on it. After removal of the material, a very soft plate is observed, the nail is restored a month or two.
- Lacquer. It does not adversely affect the structure of the nail. It has an unpleasant odor. Unfortunately, a small amount of time is kept. Traveling is not very convenient. If you stick to this choice, it is better to take the varnish with you and tint your nails.
More often, of course, girls stop on shellac. A harmless and vibrant pedicure at sea will not let you down, but will only make it better. You can run along the shore without any embarrassment and easily put on sandals that accentuate your beautiful legs.
How to extend durability?
How to extend the durability of a pedicure at sea? Now we will tell, we will give some useful tips. When you do a pedicure, do not forget to degrease the surface before applying the varnish. Use to create a gel polish design. It is more resistant to external factors. Wear open-toed shoes when on vacation.
Bright and unusual design
The design of the pedicure on the sea you need to choose an unusual, more exotic. In everyday life, women give preference to more classic options. On vacation, you can take a chance and experiment. So, we’ll fantasize on the theme of color and design.
Original shades will be considered: blue, blue, white, red, yellow, green. It remains only to learn how to combine them correctly. White color looks bright and bold, but at the same time gentle. It can be used both for a jacket and for a classic vest, where it will be the main coating, and on top of it horizontal blue stripes. Creating a marine pedicure, you can experiment. For example, alternating each finger, changing the basic tone to a superficial one. French pedicure does not have to be classic, you can diversify the color scheme. Take the chance to color each nail with different shades, such as rainbow colors.
Blue
Blue pedicure is the best option that can be presented as you like, adding various shades to it. It will be perfectly combined with the color of the sea and sky. Images of palm trees, shells, white gulls and pink flamingos are suitable for this design. The anchor will look original.
There is a wide variety of rhinestones and sparkles that will perfectly complement any coating. This option is suitable for any girl, regardless of what age she is.
Nail shape and design
The following forms exist: square, rectangular, round, oval and pointed, the latter is the least common (this technique is very complex). To the French pedicure, nails of both square design and oval are more suitable. Take into account the shape of your finger, so that the design looks harmonious and correct, it is better to consult your master. Some professionals prefer the natural shape of the plate and do not recommend changing it. If you have a square, it is advisable to stick to it. By the way, a blue pedicure is suitable for such a plate.
If you do not have the opportunity to go to the salon, you can do a pedicure at home. To do this, you need the following tools:
- Foot bath for steaming (hot water, essential oils, liquid soap).
- Pumice, oval fine-grained file.
- Scissors, nippers.
- Sanding file.
- Paper towels.
- If there is no special lamp for drying, prepare simple varnishes and a brush for painting.
- Cream.
- Forms for the separation of fingers.
SPA
You can independently carry out such SPA-procedures:
- For softening and strengthening. The procedure is suitable for exfoliating nails: add five drops of iodine, lemon juice and a little almond oil to hot water.
- For steaming rough skin areas, relieving tiredness and swelling of the legs: hot water, a small amount of pine needles oil
- For ingrown toenails: add a tablespoon of soda and sea salt to hot water.
- For feet with fungus: dissolve manganese and soda in warm water.
Steam your feet in the bath for 10-15 minutes, then dry with a towel. Pumice to treat the feet and heels of rough skin, then go over the surface with a grinding file. Move the cuticle to the edge and carefully cut it with nippers without damaging healthy skin. Align the nail with a file, giving it the shape you want. If the plate has a yellowish tint, you can bleach it with lemon juice. Lubricate the feet with a nourishing cream, you can use baby lotion. The legs took a healthy look, now you need to take care of the nails.
Peas
Now the time has come to coat the nails with varnish. The options for pedicure at sea are very extensive. But if such moments are difficult for you, you can use light and at the same time interesting techniques. For example, apply the first coat of varnish of any color you like.
Dry for 3-4 minutes, then you can make peas of a different tone, it is very easy: take a thin brush, dip it in the color you need and spread it over the entire plate with dots, choose the size you want. Leave to dry.
Simple drawing
Another fairly simple pattern: on the base layer, make a droplet of a different color, take a needle and smear it in the shape of a heart, let it dry. Pedicure at sea done at home. An interesting idea: you can make a design that matches the color of your swimsuit. Absolutely any tones will suit black or white, from classic to poisonous. Do not forget about well-groomed hands.
When inventing a drawing, you only need to turn on your imagination and find an experienced master who can perform the most unusual and difficult work. Unusually, slices of various berries and fruits will look. Let's say a slice of watermelon or strawberry. If possible, remove the length of the nail as much as possible so that it is less likely to break it off. When a beautiful manicure and pedicure at sea is ready, the thing remains for small - to make this vacation unforgettable. Just in case, take a nail file with you, if suddenly the nail breaks, you can immediately correct this work of art.
Interesting Facts
Pedicure - (translated from Latin means "leg, care") this is the same procedure as manicure, only it is done on your feet. In ancient Egypt, it was believed that if a person has a well-groomed leg, then he is an aristocrat. Such a procedure was allowed to be carried out by people with great wealth, this was their hallmark. Cleopatra ordered the oils to be rubbed into her feet every evening. It used to be believed that such a well-groomed appearance is a sign of the health of internal organs.
In the eighteenth century, women of the East injected natural dyes into the base of the plate for the growth of colored nails. The first colored varnish was invented only in the 20th century in the USA.
The Egyptians believed that the longer the nail, the wiser the person.
Be sure to try the Fish peeling procedure. Small fish take care of your legs, remove dead skin, treat psoriasis and dermatitis. It does not hurt at all, and even a little tickled. The service is interesting and on an emotional level, it calms and tunes in a positive way.
How to remove the coating from the nails correctly?
Pedicure at sea lasted fine, but is it time to remove the cover? This will require:
- Fleece.
- Foil.
- Orange wooden stick.
- Nail polish remover containing acetone.
- Scissors.
Divide the cotton into pieces equal to your plates, cut the foil so that you can wrap the nail. Materials are prepared, you can proceed. Moisten a cotton swab with nail polish remover, apply to the surface of the plate, cover tightly with a metal sheet. Hold for fifteen to twenty minutes. Remove the remaining material with a stick. Marine pedicure removed. To process nails with a file, wash feet, grease with cream.
Useful mask
If the nails due to this method of removal have deteriorated, make a mask.
- Mix the cream (any one of your choice) with an ampoule of vitamin E, add a little red ground pepper. Apply to the nail, including the cuticle, hold for 10 minutes, rinse thoroughly. Give your nails a week and a half to rest. Such a mask not only strengthens, but also accelerates their growth.
- Stir olive oil with iodine and honey in equal proportions, keep for 15 minutes.
- Five drops of iodine add to one tablespoon of honey, keep fifteen minutes.
If we talk about nutrition, some products, such as oatmeal, parsley, dill, nuts, pomegranates, and beans, also help to maintain the health of nails, as well as hair and skin.
Little conclusion
In the article, we examined what pedicure can be done at sea, how to design it and how to improve the structure of the nail. To attract attention to such beauty, a catchy bracelet can be worn on the leg. Have a nice rest!