Nail Treatments

Nail treatment is becoming increasing popular throughout Britain with more new businesses springing up. A variety of treatments are available ranging from manicures to nail art for weddings and other special occasions.

Manicures

Manicures are a popular treatment for the hands and finger nails that have been available for some time. During a manicure you can enjoy having your nails filed and shaped in a relaxing environment.

Different manicures are available such as the French manicure which combines complementary tones to further accentuate your nails. In a typical manicure your nails will usually be shaped and then nail varnish will be applied as desired by a professional manicurist.

Many people also opt for a manicure for their hands. This usually involves soaking your hands in a special moisturiser and using other products such as lotion to treat the hands.

Pedicures are also available to maintain clean, healthy feet involving similar treatments to the manicure. Both manicures and pedicures are increasing in popularity amongst men and women who enjoy maintaining a neat and professional image.

Manicures usually take between half an hour to an hour depending upon the level of treatment required and are available from most salons. The effects of an average manicure will usually last for a week to two weeks of everyday use.

Nail Art

Nail art is another nail treatment offered by increasingly more salons. Nail art designs come in a vast array of styles ranging from simple creations to ornate and highly decorative designs.

Nail art is applied using air brushes to build up layers of detail. An initial base coat will be applied using an air brush. Depending upon the complexity of the design other colours may be used to create a pattern or tinted effect.

Depending upon how daring you want to be further additions can be added to your design. Studded semi precious jewels are often popular as are stencils for adding small motifs or lettering. Further additions such as extensions and nail piercing are also in high demand.

Many people enjoy having nail art applied for occasions such as Christmas, Halloween, weddings and any other special occasions.

The market for specialists in nail design is ever expanding with many artists exhibiting and comparing their work online in galleries and at trade events and conventions.

If you are interested in a pedicure, nail art or other nail treatments enquire first at your local salon to find out which services are on offer.