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I enjoy the nail salon because it is a haven of limitless possibilities. Despite this, I still start most visits to the salon by perusing the “services” menu to decide whether to have a standard manicure or something fancier like a shellac manicure or the rainbow french manicure. Then, before I even sit down to begin the treatment, my head is spinning from all the considerations I have to make, including how much time I have available, additional options like massages and hot oil treatments, and design ideas. With Maby, you can take the initiative in everything. Visit the Maby blog to discover the most trending nail designs today.
Basic Manicure
Your typical manicure is basic. The nail technician will begin by washing your hands in warm, soapy water to calm and soften dead skin cells. “The nail technician will then file and buff your nails, clean the cuticles, and give your hands a hand cream massage. After applying cuticle oil, the base, color, and top coats are painted.”
What is the time frame? Up to 30 minutes are needed for a simple manicure.
What is the duration of it? Up to seven days can pass between manicures.
How do you get rid of it? Acetone or nail polish remover can be used to remove the polish.
Will it harm the nail? No. By regularly cutting your nails and cuticles, a simple manicure can go a long way toward revitalizing and moisturizing your nails.
Gel Manicure
According to nail technicians, “a gel manicure contains the same fundamental steps as a regular manicure, but with the addition of a gel lacquer that is twice-cured under UV light before the top coat is applied to cure the nail.”
What is the time frame? The duration of a single-color gel manicure is 45 minutes.
What is the duration of it? A manicure may last two to three weeks, depending on the gel polish.
How do you get rid of it? Going back to the salon for take-off is preferable, even though gel polish can be removed with an acetone soak-off.
Will it harm the nail? A gel manicure shouldn’t harm nail health if applied and removed by a qualified technician. When clients release the gel polish incorrectly, they risk damaging their nails when they peel, chip, or lift it.
Acrylic Overlay
A strong protective layer is created over your natural nail by mixing a liquid monomer and powder polymer in an acrylic overlay.
What is the time frame? It can take up to an hour and 30 minutes to complete an acrylic overlay manicure.
How does it work? A nail technician explains, “Acrylic manicure has the same procedures as a gel manicure but uses liquid monomer and a powder polymer to build over the natural nail and is then covered with polish or sealed with a UV light if the client has a gel manicure on top.
What is the duration of it? A transparent acrylic overlay can persist for two to three weeks.
How do you get rid of it? Acetone is used to remove an acrylic cover.
French Manicure
The French manicure of the 2000s is back! “A French manicure is a manicure with a sheer pink or beige tone on each nail and a white lacquer tip,” Cardenas explains.
How much time does it take? A French manicure might last 45 minutes to an hour.
How does it work? A French manicure is performed by doing a standard manicure and then putting a light pink or beige tone and a white paint tip on each nail.
How long is it going to last? In gel, a French manicure can last up to two to three weeks, while in ordinary polish, it can last up to seven days.
How do you get rid of it? It can be removed using acetone in the case of gel polish or with nail polish remover in the case of conventional polish.
Does it damage the nail? It should not affect nail health if done and removed by a professional technician. Also you can refer to: How to Do a French Manicure the Easy Way
American Manicure
If you think a French manicure is too 2000s for you, try an American manicure. “This is a basic manicure design that mimics your natural nails by utilizing a flesh- or cream-colored base and a nude or off-white tip,” explains the nail technician.
How much time does it take? An American manicure might last 45 minutes to an hour.
How does it work? The nails are filed and polished, the cuticles are cleaned, and a base coat is applied, usually in a flesh or cream hue. The nail tips are then painted with light or white lacquer, followed by a top coat and cuticle oil.
How long is it going to last? It has a two-week lifespan.
How do you get rid of it? You can get rid of it by soaking it.
What effect does it have on nail health? It will only be protected if a qualified nail technician completes the treatment.
Shellac Manicure
Regular nail paint takes a long time to dry, and gel may occasionally cause damage if removed incorrectly—a shellac manicure is a perfect compromise. “Shellac is the brand,” the nail technician explains. “Creative Nail Design designed this patent-pending nail product (CND). It is a hybrid, meaning it is half nail polish and half gel and may be applied to your natural nails similarly to nail polish. UV radiation is used to heal it.”
How much time does it take? A shellac manicure might take up to 45 minutes to complete.
How does it work? It is done in the same manner as a gel manicure.
How long is it going to last? Shellac nails can last for up to three weeks.
How do you get rid of it? Acetone can be used to remove a shellac manicure.
Does it harm the nail? If you peel or remove the product incorrectly, you risk damaging your nails.
Dip Powder Manicure
“A dip powder manicure lies between a conventional mani and a false acrylic nail,” “Rather than using UV rays to lock in your polish, a colored powder provides the color.”
How much time does it take? Approximately 40 minutes
How does it work? After applying a base coat, the nail is dipped into powder and sealed with a top coat.
How long is it going to last? Approximately three weeks
How do you remove it? You may remove it by soaking it.
Is it harmful to the nails? No