What is a hot manicure
Hot manicure is a procedure involving immersing your hands in lotion heated to 40 degrees for several minutes.
This type of care is a real salvation for hands exposed to harmful effects. The lotion contains oils, vitamins, glycerin and plant extracts. Together, these substances help overcome dryness and strengthen the nail plate.
The use of various oils in bath products often leads to the name of the procedure as a hot oil manicure, although in fact it is a lotion that is used for care.
Most often the composition includes:
- Glycerin . Retains moisture in the skin and effectively cleans pores from the smallest particles of dust;
- Vitamin E. Prevents premature skin aging and stimulates nail growth;
- Vitamin A . Accelerates blood circulation and saturates the skin with moisture, making it elastic.
Depending on the specific lotion, the composition may also include: essential oils, chamomile and sage extract, hyaluronic acid.
This procedure appeared in salons relatively recently, although hot manicure was practiced back in the 19th century. Women prepared baths with herbal lotions and added natural juices and oils. Back then, the only goal was hydration, but today a hot manicure can solve a whole range of problems.
What effect does a hot manicure provide?
Treating the skin of your hands with heated lotion has a beneficial effect on your nails, enriching them with nutrients. The nail structure is severely damaged after repeated shellac coating, which has become popular recently. The use of removers and other aggressive agents, as well as the procedure for nail extensions, provoke thinning of the plates and brittleness. The active components of the lotion help to restore and strengthen the nails and eliminate surface roughness. The antiseptic and wound-healing substances included in the composition help eliminate microcracks and wounds.
The nourishing components of the lotion perfectly moisturize the skin, relieve inflammation and swelling. Periodic procedures create reliable protection for women’s hands in winter and hot weather.
Indications and benefits
- Recovery period after systematic nail extensions;
- Roughness, cracks in the skin, problematic hard cuticle and hangnails;
- Dry skin with cracks and shallow wrinkles;
- Brittle and peeling nails;
- Blood vessels located close to the surface of the skin.
The result of a hot manicure will be visible after the first procedure, but it is recommended to repeat the treatment at least once every two weeks.
Regular use of lotion will allow you to:
- Get rid of hangnails and prevent their reappearance;
- Slow down cuticle growth;
- Improve blood circulation and start skin regeneration;
- Accelerate nail growth;
- Eliminate dryness and flaking.
Comparison with paraffin therapy
Thermal effect on the skin of the hands is often the first reason why hot manicure and paraffin therapy are called identical procedures.
In fact, the treatments differ radically not only in technology, but also in the effect on the skin of the hands and nails.
- Paraffin therapy is the application of paraffin and its hardening, while a hot manicure is carried out using lotion;
- Paraffin therapy has a number of contraindications. Hot manicure is indicated even for open wounds and scratches.
- The use of paraffin is more about a cosmetic transformation, while a hot manicure can have a healing effect, cope with hangnails, cracks and redness;
- In salons, paraffin therapy is much cheaper than a hot manicure procedure. Depending on the region, the difference in cost can be two or more times.
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Peculiarities
This type of manicure can be considered both hygienic and therapeutic. Its other names are royal or oil care. It is impossible to perform a hot manicure without a special unit. It is needed to perform baths. The device allows you to heat the bath composition to the desired temperature and maintain it throughout the entire procedure. In addition to baths, you will need nourishing and healing cosmetics for hands and nails that can be heated.
The effectiveness of a hot manicure is comparable only to paraffin therapy. But such a manicure does not have as many contraindications as paraffin therapy, which is its main advantage.
The main purpose of a hot manicure is to enhance the effect of nourishing and healing creams and lotions for nails and hands. The intense restorative and moisturizing effect is noticeable from the first procedure. With the help of a hot manicure, you can even restore nails damaged by the extension procedure.
Comparison with SPA
Increasingly, hot manicure is referred to as a hand spa, but in reality the procedure is only conditionally such.
- A spa involves one or more water baths, while a hot manicure treats the skin with lotion;
- Hot care has a wider list of indications and can cope with a greater number of hand and nail skin problems;
Types of SPA manicure, features and necessary cosmetics
The only similarity that makes a hot manicure a conditional type of spa procedure is softening the skin for the penetration of beneficial oils and vitamins.
Tools for spa manicure
A hot manicure requires an electric bath and nourishing lotion.
The main tool for SPA manicure are special electric heated baths , which maintain the temperature of the lotion within the required limits. They allow you to focus more on the nails themselves, rather than on the fact that the contents will cool down and you will have to start all over again. The duration of a classic hot manicure is about 5-7 minutes .
If you don’t have a special bath at hand, you can replace it with a steam bath with a special lotion for hot manicure. The procedure is simple and does not require special skills. The temperature of the liquid should fluctuate between 40-55 degrees . The main task of this procedure is not to steam, but to soften the skin of the hands and the nail itself so that they are maximally saturated with useful substances.
Lotion for hot manicure can be replaced with olive, apricot, almond oil or grape seeds. If desired, add vitamin complexes or nourishing cream to the oil liquid itself.
Instead of special creams and lotions, you can also use decoctions based on oils and natural ingredients. One of the most popular and effective decoctions:
You can prepare the composition for hot manicure yourself
- 50 ml olive oil;
- 20 ml avocado oil;
- 5 ml sea buckthorn oil;
- 20 ml peach oil;
- 20 drops of tea tree oil;
- 5-6 drops of any citrus oil.
What is needed for the procedure
Hot manicure bath Irisk
- Bath. First of all, pay attention to this point. Constant temperature throughout the procedure is the key to an impressive result. When choosing a container, give preference to electric heated baths. Pay attention to the device from the Irisk P500-01 brand with two modes - warming up and warming up.
You can choose a device from the Dona Jerdona range. A bath for hot manicure with a bowl volume of 120 ml and two replaceable containers costs on average about 700 rubles.
A specialized device for the procedure is offered by RuNail. The AL-100 bath for hot manicure with a capacity of 100 ml is made of hypoallergenic material without the use of toxic substances.
The Russian manufacturer JessNail produces the JN SPA-2 bath with an anti-slip bowl surface. The device is suitable for both salon and home use. - Tools for working with cuticles . Give preference to a pusher or an orange stick based on your own preferences, but remember that a wooden device is much safer than a metal one.
- Antiseptic.
- File.
- Lotion . We will dwell on this point in more detail to introduce you to the most popular means and warn you against mistakes. Don't try to find a cream for a hot manicure - such a product simply does not exist. When purchasing a lotion, pay attention to the composition - the more natural ingredients, the more effective the procedure will be.
When working in a beauty salon, give preference to large-volume lotions - this is more profitable than buying a new package after every three clients. Pay attention to these tools:
- Lotion for combustible manicure brand Gena. The manufacturer offers packages with volumes from 946 to 3700 ml. The largest package is estimated at 3,600 rubles. With a consumption of 100 ml per procedure, such a purchase will be enough for 37 sessions.
- CND Hot Manicure Belson Lotion. The American brand offers 236 ml of lotion for 600 rubles. The product has a moisturizing effect and contains essential oils.
- Lotion for hot manicure «Domix." Available in 500 ml bottles and costs on average 450-500 rubles.
Smaller volumes of goods are purchased for home use.
- Lotion for hot manicure from Irisk with softening components in the composition. Price about 500 rub.
- Handwunder does an excellent job of removing light peeling and preventing the appearance of hangnails. Suitable for home use.
- The In'Garden company introduced to the market its own version of the hot manicure product in a 200 ml package. The cost is on average 500 rubles.
Execution technology
Stages of hot manicure:
- Treating hands with an antiseptic. This point should not be neglected even at home. Under the influence of heated lotion, the pores open and become susceptible to all substances, including harmful ones. Dust particles lingering on the surface of the skin, residues of household products - all this can get into the deeper layers;
- Giving the nail the desired shape and length. After soaking, it will no longer be possible to do this - the nails will not be fileable;
- Bath with nourishing lotion or oil. The contents of the container are heated from 40 to 48 degrees. Duration of soaking - from 5 to 20 minutes;
- Working with the cuticle - removing or moving the lateral sinuses of the nail. Preference is given to the European uncut technique, since after a bath with lotion the skin is sensitive to cuts.
Then, if desired, a coating is applied, the nails are polished, or the remaining lotion is simply rubbed into the skin.
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How the procedure is carried out in salons
It is always more pleasant to carry out the procedure in a salon, because the process is completely controlled by the master. After examining the nails and skin of the hands, the professional outlines a work plan taking into account the identified characteristics of the client.
The sequence of performing the hot manicure technique:
• the master begins any manipulations with the client’s hands by disinfecting the surface of the skin and plates;
• if there is an old coating, the nails are cleaned of varnish and decor (solutions that do not contain acetone are used);
• correction of the length and shape of nail plates;
• using a scrub, dead particles are removed from the skin of the hands (peeling);
• soaking your hands in a bath with a special composition for 10-15 minutes (for each hand);
• finger massage to stimulate blood circulation and metabolic processes;
• careful cutting of the cuticle;
• removing residues of the working composition from your hands (use dry and wet wipes);
• coating of plates with protective varnish (performed at the request of the client).
After one procedure, you can evaluate the effectiveness of the hot method. The skin becomes velvety, and when touched you feel the tenderness and smoothness of your hands. One of the significant advantages of manicure is a simple method of removing cuticles, which eliminates damage to blood vessels and skin.
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Using CND technology
The American manufacturer CND has created its own technology for hot manicure. Interestingly, the CND hot manicure kit does not include their specialized lotion.
Method of hot manicure from CND:
- Skin treatment with Cool Blue disinfectant;
- Warm bath with Citrus or Almond milk. The products are presented in the form of a concentrated liquid, which turns into an oil composition upon contact with water;
- Scrubbing the skin using Citrus Moisture Scrub or any other scrub from the CND SPA series;
- Working with cuticles using an orange stick or pusher;
- Hand mask CND. For example, Gardenia Woods Masque.
The manufacturer recommends using products from the same line in care to improve the effect. After the procedure, you can cover your nails with polish or gel polish, but before doing this, it is important to degrease your nails.
How to prepare lotion for hot manicure
It should be noted that for a hot manicure it is not necessary to buy a special cream or lotion. It can be prepared at home. To do this, you will need vegetable oil, glycerin, melted beeswax or lanolin, as well as medicinal herbs.
First, prepare an infusion of medicinal herbs by mixing 2 tablespoons of chamomile and yarrow and pouring 2 cups of boiling water over them. Then melt 3 tablespoons of beeswax over low heat and mix it with the resulting infusion and 2 cups of olive oil. Mix all ingredients and boil.
Now we’ll tell you about another way to prepare liquid for hot manicure at home. Melt a stick of butter with 2 tablespoons of vitamin E oil extract and add a few drops of eucalyptus or geranium essential oil to the mixture.
If the skin on your hands is too oily, then when making lotion you need to add citrus oil. If you don't have money for oil, you can boil orange peels in salted water. This infusion can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks. To prepare the lotion, you will need to mix a glass of infusion with 50 g of lanolin and heat the resulting mixture.
Hot manicure is called “royal” for a reason. Not a single remedy, not a single massage will give such an amazing effect!
At home
You can carry out the procedure at home. Choosing self-care will save time on going to the salon and money.
For a hot manicure you will need:
- Heated bath or dishes with a thick bottom and walls;
- Orange stick;
- Disinfectant;
- Lotion.
Execution steps:
- Treat your hands with an antiseptic to prevent harmful substances and tiny dust particles from penetrating the skin;
- Place your hand in the lotion preheated to 40 degrees for 5-20 minutes. If a heated bath is not available, you can use a water bath, but in this case it is impossible to maintain the temperature;
- Treat the cuticle with an orange stick, clean the pterygium, tidy up the lateral sinuses;
- Rub the remaining product into the skin with light massage movements.
If you plan to apply a coating, be sure to treat your nails with a degreaser, otherwise the base layer will not adhere to the surface.
Technology and step-by-step instructions
To do everything correctly and get the maximum effect from the procedure, you must know the technology of hot manicure. Next, we will tell you step by step about each stage and all the necessary actions that will lead you to an excellent result and pleasure from your beauty session.
Step 1: Skin disinfection
The execution technology begins with one of the most important stages - cleansing your hands. Hot method manicure has one specific feature: under the influence of high temperature, the pores of the skin open. It is this process that promotes deep penetration of active substances. If there are elements of fat, sweat or foreign dirt on the skin, the effectiveness of the entire procedure is reduced.
In addition, you risk irritation. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you thoroughly disinfect your hands with an antibacterial spray, alcohol solution, or regular soap. If there is old polish left on your nails, remove it with a special liquid.
Step 2. Length and shape of nails
Give your nails the desired length using nail scissors. Finish the free edge with a nail file. If your nails are very short, use the sharp tip of a pusher to clean them from the inside. Then use a nail file to correct any roughness in the nail.
Step 3. Relaxation – 20 minutes
Prepare a bath with moisturizing lotion in advance. Let us remind you that you can use regular hand cream or olive oil. If for some reason you do not have a special bath, the manicure is not cancelled! An alternative can be a regular bowl . In this case, the lotion is heated in a water bath. The temperature of the composition should be 46-50°C. Dip your fingers into the hot lotion as shown in the photo.
Close your eyes for about twenty minutes and feel how a pleasant warmth spreads from the tips of your nails throughout your entire body. After the time has passed, distribute the warm mixture over the entire surface of your hands and rub it into the skin with massage movements. Remove excess with a paper towel.
Step 4. Cuticle treatment
Hot lotion softens the cuticle very well. The skin becomes soft and pliable. Slowly push back the cuticle with an orange stick. If the skin is thick enough, remove it with rounded scissors. The steamed cuticle is cut off very easily.
If you are the lucky owner of thin skin, you can do without scissors. Below we will present to your attention a video that clearly demonstrates cuticle removal using an orange stick. This method is more gentle, as it damages the skin to a lesser extent.
Step 5. Final touches
The manicure is coming to its logical conclusion. Apply nourishing cream to the skin of your hands and treat yourself to a light massage. If you wish, you can cover your nails with clear varnish or make any colored nail design.
As you can see, the whole procedure takes no more than an hour. The technique of performing a manicure is not as complicated as it might seem at first glance. A little practice and dedication will help you achieve the results you want. By doing a manicure according to all the rules, after just a few sessions you will get hands like in the photo from the cover of a glossy magazine.
