Pedicure

Pedicure

The history of pedicures belongs to ancient Egypt. Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Niuserre the sixth dynasty is also known by the sun temple of the sixth dynasty (Ancient Empire) features illustrations of the Emperor getting a foot massage on the temple walls represent the preparation of oils a statue of a Pharaoh's official was noted as in lieu of pedicures and manicures.

A pedicure is a technique to improve the look of the feet and their nails. It is an ultimate manicure for the feet. The word pedicure derives from the Latin word pes, which means foot, and cura, which means care. It also knew the care of the feet and toenails. A pedicure can be supportive because it can preclude nail diseases and nail disorders.

Pedicure

Tools

The proper tools and products are likely the key to a good-looking manicure or pedicure at home. This post enlists all the essentials along with a few permissive extras tools here.

•  Towels
•  Cotton balls
•   Toenail Clippers
•   Lotion
•   Cuticle cream
•   Cuticle pusher
•    Orangewood sticks
•    Acetone
•    Antibacterial soap
•    Foot bath
•   White block buff

Things You Need To Know

•    Structure of the nail

•    Composition of cosmetics used in a pedicure

•    Give effective pedicure

•    Care for clients' problems or concerns

•    Distinguish nail disorders that can or can't be treated

•    Sanitation and disinfectant procedures

•    The difference between nail diseases and nail disorders

Nail Cosmetics

Care of the toenail

•    Basecoat

•    Cuticle creams

•    Cuticle oil

•    Cuticle Remover

•    Dry nail polish

•    Liquid nail polish

•    Nail bleach

•    Nail conditioner

•    Nail dryer

•    Polish thinner

•    Polish Remover

Parts

Pedicures contain different parts.

•  Filing

• Cuticle nipping - cutting excess cuticle around the nail. When clipping cuticles, while cutting be careful to avoid infection.

• Cleansing the nails - wash nails in finger bath with warm, soapy water.

• Buffing - the shaping of the nails.

• Polishing the nails

Foot Massage

Feet, legs, hands, and arms messages are the basic part of pedicures and manicures. This technique supports to relax the person having the treatment.

Foot reflexology has been broadly used while giving the foot massage.

Practitioners may use hot stones therapy for foot massage and the use of creams specially made to help rejuvenate the foot are also in practice.

Typical Feet Disorders

•    Athlete's Foot

•    Ingrown toenails

•    Fungus

Safety Rules

•    Always sanitize your hands before you start

•    Keep all containers covered and labeled

•    Keep hands dry when handling containers

•    Avoid dropping sharp implements

•    Dull sharp edges with emery board

•    Do not file nails too deeply

•    Avoid excessive friction when nail buffing

•    Apply antiseptic if skin is broken

How to Trim Your Toenails

Sometimes your toenails get a bit longer than you think they should. Time for a trim! Do it right: Get clippers, a file and some lotion or oil and get started.

Things You'll Need

•    Toenail Clippers

•    Nail file (preferably metal)

•    Lotion or oil

•    A private place

A Private Place: 

Make sure you're with very close friends or ALONE. No one wants to see you trim your toenails.

Trimming Way: 

Start by trimming horizontally! First the right or left half, then the other. Don't trim half, then pull the rest off -- this creates uneven and unhealthy toenails. Trim all toenails in this fashion. When done, each nail should have a somewhat pointy peak in the middle. File down the peak, and the corners. Repeat this step with all toenails.

Brushing: 

Brush off any filing dust and lightly wipe or wash your toes with water to clean them.

Use Lotion: 

Rub a very little bit of lotion or oil on each nail and surrounding bed to moisturize them.

Safety Concerns

• Try not to leave any sharp corners on a toenail. It's easy for a corner to pierce skin around the nail or cut through a sock or stocking.

• Make sure your clippers are clean -- no one likes a visit from the Fungus Fairy.

How to Treat Ingrown Toenails

What are ingrown toenails? When the skin close to your toenail turns red and swollen and starts causing you a lot of itching, irritating and

Toenails Ingrown

discomfort, it is likely that your toenail has grown into your toe. Below is a step by step guide to handling this problem.

Germs free Tools:

Wipe your instruments off with alcohol or betadine. Make sure to get the undersides of your nail clippers, as that is the cutting surface that will be beside your skin.

Washing:

Laid 2 capfuls of providence-iodine (Betadine) solution, into 1/2 gal. Warm water. Put your foot in the water and soak for 10 minutes.

Nail Clipper:

Dry foot carefully and then inserts nail clippers under the nail border.

Nail Clipper Position:

Wisely Clip out the ingrown toenail at a small angle. Be careful try not to cut your skin. Put the bottom of the clipper as close to the bottom of the nail plate as possible.

Cutting of Ingrown:

Grasp the corner and gently pull it out, once the nail is cut.

Wiping of Cutting Area:

Wipe the area gently with an alcohol or a betadine-soaked gauze pad or cotton swab.

Daily care:

Soak your toe for 20 minutes each day in the Betadine solution for three days, or until the soreness is gone. After soaking, dry gently and apply an adhesive bandage and some antibiotic cream.

Use Cotton:

 Insert a sliver of cotton between the nail and the skin, for a few days.

This will keep pressure off the toe. Take out the cotton as soon as the nail arises to grow out and away from the toe.

Avoid Pressure:

Use loose shoes or go barefoot as much as possible, while your toenail is recovering. Your objective is to reduce any pressure from pushing against your toe.

Consult Podiatrist:

See your podiatrist for chronic ingrown toenails. He may manipulate and upraise the end of your nail to avoid pressure on soft toe tissue or correct the problem surgically.

Safeties and Tips

•  Don’t try to leave nail fragments, as they'll probably become ingrown again.

•     If there is some bleeding, lift up the foot and apply an ice pack for 10 to 15 minutes with light pressure.

•     If bleeding is too much, you must consult a podiatrist.

•  If you know about your certain medical circumstances, like diabetes or circulatory problems, consult your doctor before starting self-treating foot problems.

•   If there is severe swelling, redness, heat, itching, and irritation persist for two days or if there is a break in the skin and feel feverish, consult a physician.

•     This information is not proposed as an additional for professional medical advice or treatment.

Overall Accessories Needs

•    Men's Sandals

•    Toe Separators

•    Cotton Balls and Swabs

•    Nail Buffers

•    Pedicure Kits

•    Cuticle Creams

•    Children's Sandals

•    Adhesive Bandages

•    Gauze Pads of Paper

•    Exfoliating Cleanser

•    Nail Files

•    Nail Brushes

•    Women's Sandals

•    Isopropyl Alcohols

•    Nail Cleaners

•    Antibiotic Creams

•    Nail Clippers

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