Pedicure

Pedicure

Pedicure is the care of the feet, legs and toe nails

Purpose of pedicure 

• To keep the feet in good condition and to make the skin soft and smooth.
• It improves blood circulation, nourishes the skin and the leg and foot muscles
• It  discourages foot ailments.

Implements

1. Nail cutter
2. Nail filer
3. Cuticle cutter
4. Cuticle pusher
5. Nail brush
6. Orange stick
7. Pumice stone
8. Foot scrapper
9. Two basins large enough for foot bath

Materials

1. Acetone
2. Liquid soap or shampoo
3. Luke warm water
4. Antiseptic lotion
5. Oil or cream
6. Nail polish
7. Foot powder
8. Hydrogen peroxide

Procedure

1. Remove the old nail polish using acetone with lotion
2. File the nails and cut the nails if necessary.
3. Place both the feet in Luke warm water containing liquid soap and hydrogen peroxide.
4. Clean the foot using nail brush, foot scrapper and pumice stone.
5. Remove the foot from the basin and clean thoroughly using a soft towel.
6. With a cotton dipped in Antiseptic lotion and with the help of an orange stick apply the lotion under the free edge of each nail
7. Buff the cuticle to soften the cuticle
8. Loosen  the cuticle back gently
9. Massage the legs for five minutes
10. Apply the first coat of nail polish and allow it to dry and then apply the second coat 

Manicure

The word 'manicure' is derived from the Latin word 'manus' (meaning -hand) cure (care).

Purpose of manicure

1. Prevent hang - nail formation.
2. Prevents nail damages like splits, tears, and fragile tips.
3. The accompanying massage of the hands improve and increase the blood circulation, suppleness and flexibility  of the hands and wrist. 
4. Discourages wrinkling of the skin on the hand, which is one of the first body part to show the sign of aging.

Implements                      

• Nail cutter
• nail filer
• Orange stick
• Cuticle pusher
• Nail brush

Material 

• Acetone
• Liquid soap or shampoo
• Oil or cream
• Warm water
• Antiseptic lotion
• Nail polish

Procedure

1. Remove the old polish with acetone using cotton
2. Shape the nail using nail cutter and nail filer
3. Dip and soak the hands in luke warm water to which liquid soap or shampoo is added
4. Wash the hand with cold clear water and then wipe fingers with a soft towel
5. Clean the nail using orange stick and cotton dipped in Antiseptic lotion
6. Buff the cuticle with some cream
7. Push the cuticle back gently using cuticle pusher
8. Massage the hands for five minutes
9. Apply the first coat of nail polish
10. When the first coat is dried and hard apply the second coat. Do not dab but stroke in on with three even strokes starting at the base and sweeping up to the top
11. Allow to dry thoroughly in between the coats