Beneficial properties of beeswax for nails

Well-groomed nails mean healthy nails! This is a rule that should be followed by everyone who wants their nails to look amazing.

It is not always necessary to use varnish; extensions bring benefits and improve the appearance, so periodically it is necessary to resort to restorative procedures.

The last word in treating and strengthening the nail plate is wax sealing of the nails .

How to seal your nails at home

The procedure for sealing nails with wax can also be done at home.
To do this, you should stock up on the necessary equipment and ingredients, patience and the desire to help your nails. The procedure is not that complicated. The main thing is to follow the technology of its implementation step by step.

1. Prepare the sealing mixture: 10 g beeswax, 30 g oil (choose the oil depending on the desired result), 10 ml warm water, a few drops of essential oil.
2. Nails are thoroughly cleaned of varnish or gel . To do this, it is quite enough to remove them with any nail polish remover; it is better to use those that do not contain acetone.
3. Nails should be shortened as sealing on long nails is not recommended. Carefully process the edges of the nail plate with a small nail file.
4. Make a nail bath , preferably with essential oils. Then treat the cuticle: push it back with a stick, remove burrs. Trimming your manicure before sealing is not recommended.

5. 
   After your nails are dry, apply the wax mixture, let it dry slightly and polish the nail plate with a suede piece of cloth. You need to do this procedure 2-3 times. To allow the wax to harden, soak your nails in a container of cold water for a few minutes.

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Take your time, as the wax should fill all the microcracks that are on the nails. Unevenly distributed wax or insufficiently polished wax will look unsightly, and the effect of the procedure will not be the desired one.

The healing power of wax

The healing properties of natural beeswax and its benefits for nails have been known for a long time. Wax moisturizes and softens the cuticle, has an anti-inflammatory effect and kills bacteria.

It contains a huge amount of useful resins and minerals, as well as propolis, vitamin A and beta-carotene.

Nail wax

Sealing the nail consists of filling its entire surface, down to the smallest microcracks, with a layer of wax. This layer does not wear off for 1-1.5 weeks and throughout the entire time it nourishes and moisturizes the keratin layers , and also creates a protective barrier. It is also possible to use bio-wax, natural beeswax without additives or cosmetic wax.

Wax-based cosmetics are not only recommended for treating brittleness and splitting, but are also incredibly effective for treating “dead” nails after unsuccessful extensions.

For complete recovery, you need to carry out the procedure about twice a month . It is important that the nails are as short as possible. not recommended to use a decorative coating during treatment .

Don't be alarmed if you experience pain during the wax sealing process. This is normal if the condition of the nails is very advanced.

Nail file with wax

Wax-impregnated files are used to polish and level the nail plate. As a rule, these files have several working surfaces that have different abrasiveness.

One of the sides will definitely be a grinding side; it evens out microcracks, removes bumps and irregularities on the nails, and the polishing side will give a mirror shine to your nails, which will last for more than seven days. This nail file will last you about six months with regular use, once a week.

After losing its polishing qualities, do not throw away the nail file. In the future, it can be used as a polishing kichin with special fortified wax, which can be bought in specialized stores.

Wax for nails and cuticles reviews

Sanarova Elena Valerievna: I use decorative varnish at night in between painting my nails. There remains a feeling of polishing the nails and their moisture. You can apply it to the cuticle after a manicure, preferably at night too, because... fat.

Nadezhda: the wax is wonderful, the cuticle instantly softens and the skin of the hands remains soft for a long time. I recommend.

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How to choose ready-made nail wax

How to choose nail wax
Naturally, not everyone wants, or even has enough time, to make homemade wax-based nail cream. Therefore, you can always purchase a ready-made product that has already been tested by others. However, you need to choose with utmost care.

Firstly, nail wax should not contain any mineral oils. All of them are the result of the breakdown of petroleum products harmful to humans. Therefore, they definitely won’t bring any benefit to your nails, but they can cause harm.

Secondly, it is advisable to refrain from choosing a product with a bright color and strong odor. Even if the latter is a perfume component. The natural color of the wax is transparent with cloudiness, the smell is weak, barely perceptible.

Thirdly, the wax may contain various essential oils. This is not only allowed, but also encouraged. Plant extracts, vitamins and minerals can also be components of a nail strengthening product. When used correctly, this wax will really bring benefits.

Sealing nails with wax is a fairly new procedure in nail therapy. At the same time, even a non-professional can cope with it at home. Naturally, following simple instructions.

How to protect your nails and cuticles with beeswax

Another way to improve your health and at the same time give cosmetic care to your nails and hands is to use beeswax. It’s worth mentioning right away that wax itself is not capable of strengthening the nail plate. But he effectively protects her!

The consistency of high-quality wax should be thick (at room temperature). The wax melts quickly from the warmth of your hands. Therefore, just take the required amount of wax and rub it into the nail plate and cuticle, it should be quickly absorbed and should not leave a greasy residue. If the wax seems too hard to you, hold the jar between your palms for a few minutes.

The container in which nail and cuticle wax is placed is usually very small - no more than a five-ruble coin. Therefore, unlike hand cream, it is convenient to take with you. For those who have very dry cuticles, this is a very important point. After all, dry skin around the nail, like a fly in the ointment, can ruin the entire shine of a fresh coating or fashionable nail design. In addition, excessive dryness of the cuticle, as a rule, threatens the appearance of hangnails.

But even a small amount of wax is enough for several months of regular use.

In order not to make a mistake with the manufacturer, carefully read the composition. Cosmetic wax is often “flavored” with mineral oils that shouldn’t be there. After all, in essence, these are petroleum products. If they don’t do any harm, they certainly won’t do any good. Give preference only to wax that, in addition to natural beeswax, contains only natural ingredients (fatty and essential oils) and plant extracts (ginseng, chamomile, calendula, etc.). If in a jar you recognize something similar to Vaseline, and even with a sharp (bright) aroma of berries, fruits, etc., then this is 100% not a natural product. To choose the right product, think of a church candle: it smells slightly of honey, is very flexible, and can take any shape.

So, to solve the problem of brittle nails and dry cuticles using natural wax, you need to temporarily:

1. Make a “short manicure”: file your nails short (leaving 1-2 mm of free edge). If your nails are very long, you can trim them with sharp metal clippers. But it is still preferable to “saw” with a file suitable for your type of nails;
2. Stop cutting cuticles. After all, it protects the matrix - the root of our nail. By injuring the cuticle, you can damage the growth part of the nail. This is often why the nail plate becomes deformed, grooves appear on it, nails peel, break, etc.;
3. Apply wax only to a clean nail plate;
4. If you are only concerned about the dryness of the cuticle, then you should not refuse any type of coating. The varnish will not fade from contact with natural wax.

Wax will help you shine your hands when you don't have time. For example, you need to go to a party, but you don’t have time to paint your nails. Use wax and then buff your nails with a suede buff. The procedure is similar to one of the stages of Japanese manicure. Sealing your nails with wax makes your nails shiny, smooth and clear in minutes. The skin around the nail will also change. The effect can be secured if you apply a protective coating.

Homemade product

Do-it-yourself nail wax
Since ready-made nail products do not always meet the high requirements of modern girls, some decide to prepare their own homemade wax, which will be used to seal nails regularly.

To make it you will need:

• distilled water (a couple of tablespoons);
• natural beeswax, about 20 grams (it can be purchased at any pharmacy);
• vegetable oil – olive, sunflower, peach, orange, any (a couple of teaspoons);
• essential oil to strengthen or eliminate specific nail problems (3-5 drops only).

First, the wax is melted in a water bath until it becomes soft. After this, vegetable oil is added to it. It is better to stir with an orange stick, not the sharp side, but the one that looks like a spatula. After this, water is added to the mixture and everything is mixed again. Essential oil is dripped into the almost finished mass and stirred again.

Sealing your nails with homemade wax can be done regularly for a couple of months. However, this product can be stored in the refrigerator for even longer – up to six months.

Nail wax “Limoncello” from “Spivak”

Manufacturer's promises: Limoncello nail wax strengthens nails and improves their structure. Cocoa and shea butter nourish nails and soften cuticles, candelilla and rice bran wax help strengthen nails and protect against negative external influences, lemon essential oil eliminates dry and brittle nails. Price: 85 rub.

My review of nail wax from Spivak

Now I looked on the Spivak website and the packaging of the product has changed, and under its description there is a whole host of positive reviews, which, alas, I am not ready to join. Perhaps, with the change in packaging, the formula was also changed, but I was never able to use what was sent to me in one of the parcels.

No matter how hard I try, I can’t melt the wax with the heat of my finger for subsequent application to my nails. Either my hands are too cold, or something is wrong with my jar. But to the touch this wax is like plastic, or more precisely, a wax candle. Can you melt plastic or a candle in your hands? So I couldn’t, that’s why I have this wax almost like new.

And I’m not delighted with its fragrance, the smell is not at all lemony, but also generally chemical-plastic... So this wax deserves one big minus from me.

Or teach me how to use it, or something... Otherwise you’ll have to throw it away and forget about it.

Healing procedures

Treatment procedures with wax
There are two of them - polishing and sealing. Moreover, both procedures are identical in principle - as a result, the nails are covered with a thin, almost imperceptible, but quite long-lasting wax film. Its main function is to protect the nail plates from external negative factors. Including the harmful effects of nail polish and liquid for removing it.

Sealing your nails with wax doesn't take as much time as you might think. Tools and materials you will need:

• a bath with warm water (you can additionally add sea salt, lemon or iodine to it);
• very soft file for natural nails;
• a brush for removing dirt and dust from under the nails;
• wax;
• orange sticks;
• burr cutters;
• polishing buffer

Sealing nails with wax
Before sealing nails, always perform an unedged manicure. Why him? Firstly, because it is the safest type of manicure to date. Secondly, in order for nails to grow normally, be healthy and strong, it is highly recommended not to remove the cuticle, which protects the matrix from bacteria and negative aggressive factors.

The free edge is filed to the desired shape using a nail file. After this, the fingertips are placed in warm water for several minutes. When the skin softens, it is carefully pushed away with orange sticks. If necessary, use pliers to remove burrs. Very carefully and carefully.

Using a brush, remove all dirt and dust from under the nails, and rinse your hands again in cool and clean water. Beeswax for nails is first heated before the procedure - in a water bath, in the microwave (a few seconds) or simply in your hands. The wax should become soft, like a thick gel.

Apply it first to the cuticle, thoroughly rub it into it, then into the side rollers. Only after this the nail plate is covered with a thick layer of wax. It is rubbed in using a soft, almost velvet nail file, moving from the cuticle to the free edge. As a result, a thin shiny film should form, similar to that obtained after applying a strengthening agent.

Sealing nails with wax in this case takes a considerable amount of time - half an hour or an hour. But the result lasts quite a long time - up to one month. Even with regular application of nail polish.

Polishing nails with wax

Polishing is a useful procedure that can improve the appearance of fingernails and toenails and make them healthier. The procedure can be carried out in nail salons or at home. For polishing, use special files, buffs or wax.

Polishing is a useful procedure that can improve the appearance of fingernails and toenails and make them healthier.

The effect of polishing is to prevent delamination, grooves and other defects, giving the nail a beautiful glossy shine. The procedure is carried out at least once every 7–14 days. For excessively brittle, thin, or very peeling nails, polishing is avoided.

Polishing wax is the choice for those with weak, brittle, peeling nails. The procedure using this product allows you to strengthen problematic nail plates, “nourish” them with useful substances, and protect them from further destruction.

Sequence of steps for polishing nails with wax:

• Cosmetic wax (paraffin) is applied to each nail;
• The product is carefully distributed over the entire plate, cuticle, and periungual ridges with gentle massage movements;
• use the rubber side of a nail polishing file to smoothly process each plate for at least 1 minute (until the fingertip slides easily over its surface);
• at the end you should soften the cuticle with a special product and cover your nails with varnish.