Japanese manicure is a special type of hand care that uses exclusively natural materials and compositions. Thanks to comprehensive measures, the structure of the nails is restored, they become healthy and strong. The skin of the hands is also transformed: intensive hydration helps slow down the aging process and accelerate regeneration processes.
Features of Japanese manicure
Japanese manicure is prescribed for those with thin and thin nails that lack nutrients to ensure sufficient regrowth. It is characterized by the following features:
- in the process, tools and devices are used exclusively from natural materials;
- all products used are safe even for pregnant and lactating women;
- the result is noticeable after a few weeks of regular care;
- You can carry out either a separate procedure or combine it with other types of manicure;
- If you have the necessary ingredients, you can do it at home.
Before starting any manipulations, disinfection is necessary. Although the compositions are safe for health, and sharp instruments are not used, there may be harmful bacteria on nearby surfaces and the risk of infection, although minimal, still exists.
How to do Japanese manicure at home
It is difficult to carry out the entire complex of procedures at home, since it consists of many components. You can do a basic procedure for strengthening and restoring your nails at home.
There are drugs on sale from the companies Masura and Pi Shine. A set for Japanese manicure can be purchased online or in specialized salons. You can also purchase other components there. The set is enough for 10 repetitions, the effect lasts 4-5 days.
The set includes: wooden chichibana sticks, polishing powder, mineral paste, polishing block with a suede layer.
Sequencing:
- Treat your hands with an antiseptic and use a nail file to shape the nail.
- Soften nails and cuticles in a bath of salt, push back the cuticles with a wooden stick.
- Gently rub the mineral paste into the nail plate with the suede side of the nail file.
- Polish your nails with powder. Eventually We get shiny and well-groomed nails without decorative varnish.
Benefits of Japanese manicure
This type of care compares favorably with other methods in the following parameters:
- The effect lasts for a long time. After the procedure, the applied products continue to act, as a result of which, even with significant breaks or cancellation of Japanese manicure, the nails continue to look healthy and tidy.
- Cuticle trimming is not required. Japanese manicure is an unedged variety, therefore it is considered one of the safest. The cuticle is moved back with special devices after it has been softened with serum. Rough and sharp objects are not used, which minimizes the likelihood of injury.
- The result is noticeable after the first procedure. Although the technique is designed for regular care, nails acquire a healthy, neat appearance after just one visit to the specialist.
- Using natural remedies that have a powerful healing effect. Extracts, extracts, oils - all of them are aimed at improving the health of nails and skin of the hands in a natural way, without affecting the condition of the body as a whole.
- Individual approach. The salon will never offer a specific type of manicure before assessing the condition of the nail plate, cuticle and skin. Only after a thorough examination does the master prescribe certain compounds that can improve the situation.
Japanese hand care is done not only by women, but also by men. In its pure form, it does not require a decorative coating, which makes it universal.
Selection of materials
Selecting materials for performing Japanese manicure is quite a labor-intensive and serious task. If you don’t have time to search for materials, there are special kits for performing manicure using Japanese techniques, which are sold in specialized stores.
The set includes:
- tachibana sticks or ceramic sticks - to get rid of cuticles,
– mineral serum – to moisturize the nail plate,
– scrub oil with jojoba granules – for cleansing nails and hand skin,
– gel scrub for nails with algae – for disinfection,
– mineral paste – to restore and strengthen the nail structure,
- polishing powder - to consolidate all procedures,
— polishing block made of genuine leather
— file with natural suede.
How often to do Japanese manicure
Experts recommend following the following guidelines:
- perform a manicure every 2 weeks, since this is how long it takes for nutrients to be fully absorbed;
- adhere to the average duration of the procedure about an hour;
- As part of the course of treatment, undergo at least 8-10 sessions.
It is not necessary to do only Japanese manicure during your recovery. You can combine it and complete it, for example, with the French technique of applying decorative coating.
What tools are used to perform Japanese manicure?
The execution method requires special tools. Ready-made kits for specific types of work are sold. They are not cheap, but they last a long time.
The standard set for Japanese hand care includes:
- mineral paste is a fundamental element of treatment, which comes in different types depending on the purpose of use (most often it includes beeswax, extracts from sea plants and other natural ingredients);
- polishing block - made from calfskin, serves as a means to smooth the nail plate and prevent it from clinging to foreign objects;
- polishing powder – its composition is enriched with useful microelements to strengthen nails;
- orange stick – necessary for gently pushing back the cuticle;
- file – made of natural suede, corrects the shape of the nails;
- lotion for softening and removing dead cuticle cells.
In addition to this you will need:
- Several types of base coatings - keratin, mineral, with ceramides. The master himself determines which variety to use depending on the goal being pursued.
- Nail plate strengthener.
- Antiseptic. It performs several functions at once - disinfection, cleansing, fat removal.
- Cuticle oil.
- Hand massage product.
You can purchase each component separately, but buying as a set is much more convenient and profitable.
Eco-manicure: a Japanese trend that has become popular all over the world
Japanese eco-manicure is actively discussed on social networks and on the pages of glossy publications. Why has it become the main nail trend of 2021 and what is its main advantage over color or gel coating?
Eco-manicure promises to become one of the main beauty trends of the coming year. It is considered universal and suitable for any nail shape. The second name for this nail design is Japanese manicure.
What is eco-manicure?
It's no secret that Japanese girls focus on skin care rather than makeup. The same rule applies to nails: women in this country prefer to prevent the problem rather than spend a significant amount of money to eliminate it. Gel polishes and aggressive cuticle products with acids can thin the nail plate and make it brittle. Therefore, instead of them in Japan they use organic compounds without alcohol and formaldehyde resins. Among colored coatings, preference is also given to those made without the addition of toluene and camphor.
Nails require deep care - experts advise giving them a “detox” at least once every six months by getting a Japanese manicure. This is a whole range of procedures aimed at care and restoration. It performs several tasks at once, providing intensive care for nails and hand skin.
The benefits of Japanese manicure
After this procedure, you will get healthy and well-groomed nails, since its purpose is to treat the nail plates. Its advantages are as follows:
- Prolonged effect. The products used have a long-lasting effect, so the nails will retain their appearance for many weeks.
- Safety. Japanese manicure does not require cutting the cuticle, which minimizes the traumatic nature of the procedure.
- Quick results. Intensive nourishing products significantly improve the condition of nails after the first use.
- Naturalness. All care compositions for Japanese manicure are made from extracts, extracts and oils.
How to do an eco-manicure?
All beauty products for Japanese care are made only from harmless ingredients. In the process, it is advisable to use only tools made from natural materials. Eco-manicure is often combined with a glossy finish in neutral colors. Beige, light pink and milky shades are preferred.
Eco-manicure is done once every 2 weeks with a course of treatment of 8-10 procedures. Mineral paste is used for it: this is a composition with keratin and ceramides that strengthens the nails and seals moisture in them. The skin of the hands is massaged and treated with moisturizing lotion. The cuticle is softened with oil and pushed back.
Eco-manicure: a Japanese trend that has become popular all over the world was last modified: January 24, 2021 by Nastasya Garina
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Types of Japanese manicure
There are two main Japanese manicure techniques:
- SPA care;
- caring dry procedure.
Their main difference is that in the first option softening baths are necessarily used, while the second involves treatment without pre-steaming.
SPA
During the SPA, comprehensive care for the skin of your hands and nails is provided. Polishing devices made from natural materials, heated bags, and bubbling stones are used. The hands are transformed after just a few procedures, but it is recommended to complete the full course of 10 sessions.
As a result of the SPA:
- the process of nail growth accelerates;
- the skin becomes moisturized, soft and tender;
- the nail plate is strengthened, less susceptible to layering and brittleness;
- General relaxation of the whole body is achieved.
To do the procedure at home, you can use kits from the brands Masura, P.Shine, Rio Profi, Patrisa. Each of them produces high-quality materials and tools, which are much easier to achieve efficiency with.
Technology
SPA manicure according to the Japanese method is carried out in several stages:
- Assessment of the condition of the nails - how neglected the cuticle is, whether the skin of the hands is dry, whether the nail plate is strong enough. At this stage, the problem is identified and adequate treatment is selected.
- Preparing the cuticle. You should start with a light massage with a special oil, for example, seaweed. After which you need to apply lotion to the cuticle to soften it.
- Cuticle treatment. Using an orange stick, the cuticle is pushed back and given the desired shape. Wooden instruments have a gentle effect, eliminating the possibility of injuring the skin.
- Bath with jacuzzi effect. Yumi stones are lowered into the prepared water and begin to bubble. The procedure has a powerful tonic effect that transforms the skin of the hands. It is important to add stones in time to maintain the appropriate bubbling effect.
- Nutrition. The nail plate is covered with mineral paste, saturating it with essential microelements. For rubbing, only natural tools are used - blocks of leather or suede. First, the product is applied to the center of the nail, then distributed to the sides.
- Massage. It is performed with Atsui bags made of silk. Salts, extracts of medicinal herbs and flowers, and aromatic oils are placed inside. Together they produce a relaxing effect, while triggering the natural restoration of damaged skin cells.
During the procedure, the atmosphere in the salon should be one of relaxation. Music, smell, lighting - everything creates an atmosphere of calm and relaxation.
Products for Japanese SPA manicure
The process can use products from various companies, but you will definitely need:
- Mineral pastes. They intensively nourish nails and restore their natural shine.
- Caring oils. It is convenient if they are many capsules filled with a specific liquid. They are added to baths. 3 capsules are enough for one session.
- Suede polishing block.
- Atsui's silk bag. With its help, hand massage becomes more pleasant and effective. Aroma oils help in creating a relaxing atmosphere.
- Orange stick.
It is better to perform a SPA manicure in a salon, then the highest point of relaxation will be achieved.
Nursing dry
Used for the same purpose as SPA. It differs only in that it does not involve baths. In the modern nail service industry, there are manufacturers who have created their own Japanese-style dry care technologies - Masura and P.Sine. Rio Profi Sakura stands out on the Russian market.
Masura
Manicure is carried out in order to straighten nails, restore their natural gloss and improve the rate of regrowth. The process takes about 90 minutes. At this time the following applies:
- mineral paste NI 802-2 – for intensive nutrition;
- gel Garra Rufa – for working with cuticles;
- calfskin kichin - for rubbing the paste;
- polishing powder HON – to add shine;
- serum - the variety is selected based on the problem of the nail: slow growth, lamination, thinness;
- Surien Oiru - to protect cuticles from the formation of hangnails.
Masura sets contain all the listed materials and products. After reading the instructions, you can immediately start manicure.
P.Shine
Care based on the traditions of Japanese culture combined with modern innovations. It is used to restore nails after extensions, strengthen brittle nails prone to peeling, and restore youthful and firm skin to the hands.
During the procedure, mineral paste, polishing and shine bars, and powder are also used. However, P.Shine in addition offers the use of a hand scrub, designed to eliminate the effects of the negative effects of external factors. For example, ultraviolet rays. The kits also include one-component oil with squalane or shark oil.
Rio Profi Sakura
Rio Profi Sakura is a domestic manufacturer that has also developed its own line of products for Japanese hand care. Its sets consist of:
- mineral paste;
- polishing powders;
- moisturizing biowax;
- keratin wax to prevent dry skin.
Tools are not included and will have to be purchased separately.
Choosing a set for Japanese manicure
- P Shine. The brand is quite famous in the field of nail services and is valued for its quality products. The set usually includes about 10 items. All of them are made from high-quality and natural ingredients. Containers with powder and paste do not exceed 5 mg in volume. But this is quite enough for 200 applications.
P Shine set for Japanese manicure - Masura. In a store, such a set will cost from 2 to 4 thousand rubles. This is somewhat cheaper than the above analogue. Consists of mineral paste, pearl powder, nail file, buff, napkins and so on.
- Lily angel nail system. Cheap alternative to expensive professional kits. You can order it in any well-known online store. The main advantage of this brand is the price of the product. It will cost only 700 rubles, and this is several times cheaper than other brands. The composition includes the same components as in the classic sets. In addition to buffs for polishing, they also come with additional pieces of leather to renew their surface. According to customer reviews, this product is no different from expensive brands.
Masura
Peculiarities
Japanese Masura manicure will be performed correctly only if a large number of preparations are used, as well as with a good understanding of what kind of procedure it is.
The complex for such hand care includes more than 20 drugs. All of them mostly consist of natural ingredients.
The main advantage of this type of manicure is a special paste that has a beneficial effect on the nail bed and epidermis.
The Masura set includes a special polishing block. It is made from calfskin. It is with the help of such a block that the mineral paste is rubbed in.
The paste contains the following ingredients:
- Beeswax.
- Minerals from the Sea of Japan.
- Pearl crumb.
- Ground seaweed.
Thanks to this composition, all beneficial substances quickly penetrate the matrix and improve the structure of the nails. This paste is rich in ceramides, calcium and zinc. It seals all the small cracks in the nail and also nourishes. Pearl powder, as the main element of the paste, is not only a fashionable marketing ploy, but also an effective means for whitening nails and smoothing the surface.
The next step after applying the paste is rubbing in a special polish powder. It often contains silicon. It polishes the surface and gives a natural shine. Natural components create a natural protective blanket over the nails. Thus, Masura manicure forms beautiful and strong nails, and also protects them from negative environmental factors.
Required Tools
Japanese manicure is an innovative innovation from the Masura company, which allows you to carry out a complex procedure at home without special training and knowledge.
The classic manicure set from Masura includes the following components:
- A block that polishes the surface of the nail, made of leather.
- Suede file-polish.
- Several orangewood sticks that push back the cuticles.
- Essential oil with a moisturizing effect.
- Vitaminized elixir.
- Oil or emulsion that makes the cuticle softer.
P Shine
Peculiarities
- P Shine are products that provide a therapeutic effect to the hands of a number of drugs, combining traditional hand care methods and modern drugs.
- A specialized set of drugs and products from P Shine will help solve several problems at once. It will help people with excessive fragility and thinness of nails, soothe and moisturize irritated hand skin, and also return it to a healthy and moisturized appearance.
- P Shine is often used as a prophylactic to improve their condition during the winter.
Set for P Shine equipment
The P Shine set is recognized as one of the best for this type of manicure.
The set consists of a number of products:
- Paste that nourishes nails.
- Powder for polishing nails.
- Diamond file.
- Two suede nail buffs.
- Pusher made of plastic.
- Suede wipes for cleaning nail plates.
Step-by-step Japanese manicure
The procedure is carried out in the following sequence:
- Removing decorative coating.
- Treating hands with antiseptic.
- Apply a softening lotion to the cuticles and serum to the nails.
- Treatment of the cuticle - carefully pushing it back with a stick made of natural wood.
- Application and distribution of mineral paste with a special suede or leather kichin for 3-5 minutes.
- Rub in the polishing powder with a block – also for 3-5 minutes until a gloss is formed.
- Light cuticle massage, oil treatment.
- Applying moisturizer.
This is what the home procedure algorithm looks like. If a manicure is done in a salon, depending on its type, the master can use baths, treat hands with a scrub, and massage with bags of mineral salts.
What results can you expect from Japanese manicure?
Thanks to the procedure:
- nails acquire a natural shade without yellowness;
- the nail plate becomes strong and elastic;
- gloss forms on the surface;
- the nail bed looks neat and well-groomed;
- no burrs are formed;
- The water balance of the skin of the hands is restored, making them soft and tender.
The products used by the masters contain panthenol, glycerin and lanolin, which effectively moisturize and accelerate the healing process of wounds. They also contain silicone, zinc, vitamins A, E, H and provitamin B5. In a complex effect, these components heal nails, restoring their structure.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantage is that all materials used for hand treatment are natural. This makes the service safe, bringing only benefits to the nail plate and cuticle.
The surface of the nail is leveled, acquires a healthy shine and a natural pinkish tint. Sealing your nails allows you to get rid of brittleness, splitting, cracks and damage.
Nail plates and hand skin become less susceptible to harmful environmental influences.
The disadvantage of the cosmetic procedure is its high cost. For one session you will have to pay at least 2000 rubles.
Answers to popular questions
How often do Japanese manicures take place?
Depends on the neglect of your hands and nails. If intensive recovery is required, 3 procedures must be performed within 30 days. You can maintain the effect with 1 session every 2 weeks.
How long does the result last?
If you complete a full course of healing, consisting of 8-10 procedures, your nails will be completely restored. After canceling the manicure, the effect will last as long as the accumulated nutrients last. Taking vitamins will help prolong this period, but the best option is to undergo a full course of treatment every 10-12 months. Then your nails will always be well-groomed and healthy.
How many procedures can be done with one kit?
A standard set of Masura or P.Shine is enough for 30-40 sessions. The larger the area of the nail plate, the greater the cost of funds.
Is it possible to cover your nails with gel polish after a Japanese treatment?
Decorative gel polish coating is not recommended due to the fact that Japanese manicure uses a base that is incompatible with it. It will not be able to provide sufficient adhesion to the surface. It is better to choose the option that this type of care involves - a colorless, shiny base.
