manicure

Manicure (from Latin manus 'hand') is the cosmetic care and treatment of the hands (hand care ). It includes:

• the bathing of the hands in warm soapy water (three to five minutes)
• cutting the fingernails ,
• filing the fingernails,
• removing dead cuticles,
• polishing and / or painting the fingernails,
• creaming the hands.

Manicure as a professional service is carried out in cosmetic studios, for example. The tools used include:

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  Nail file

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  Nail nippers or nail clippers

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  Nail clippers

There are different types of manicures. In the spa manicure, for example, various care substances such as hand peelings or paraffin baths are used.

Manicure also refers to the person who performs manicures and pedicures .

See also

• French manicure

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