Manicure & Pedicure - Hull
What is the purpose of a Manicure / Pedicure?
The purpose of a manicure or pedicure, is to help either look after the nails once they are long and strong but also to help the nails get to that position. A good manicurist will be able to recognise any disorders or conditions of the nail that need additional medical treatments or problems they can deal with or advise on themselves. They can help with the circulation and temperature in the hand by doing good hand massage involving the arm also. This can also help with the flexibility of the fingers and wrist and hand. The manicure can help improve the strength and shape of the nail. Improving the shape helps prevent ingrown nails or nails lifting from the bed. It also removes lose or dead skin, pushes back the cuticles and also improves their overall appearance. Lastly it gives the you, the client, a sense of confidence and well being.
A manicure is a beauty treatment for your hands and nails and the pedicure is the treatment for your feet and toe nails. Your therapist will use a variety of tools, creams, oils, waxes and massage techniques to clean and shape your nails, care for your cuticles, and generally improve the look and feel of your hands and feet.
What is a manicures and pedicures good for?
Your treatment will help improve the texture and health of both the nails and the skin of your hands, as well as leaving them looking polished and perfect.
* clean, shape, strengthen and even "dress" your nails
* attend to any skin problems you might have around the nail, such as broken or sore skin
* use acupressure or hand/foot-massage techniques to stimulate the blood and lymph flow to improve the health of your skin
* use oils, creams and waxes to exfoliate, cleanse and improve the texture of your nails and the skin of your hands or feet.
Apart from making sure your hands and feet look and feel good, a manicure and pedicure often have the side-effect of relaxing and soothing you.
A treatment is usually very soothing. It's nice to have someone touch your hands and nails, and your feet, especially when the therapist will uses reflexology or other hand-massage techniques to relax you.
If you feel like you would benefit from this treatment then please contact me via email or phone to book an appointment. I will also be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.