What if I said that you could get the perfect salon manicure, right from the comfort of your home?
At Glamrs, we're always on the prowl for awesome beauty services
and experiences that can enhance our lives and we're really excited
to partner with UrbanClap on a brand new series of videos!
Hi, I'm Anokhee from Glamrs and today I'm gonna share my Manicure Golden Rules
with you guys and run through my experience with the
Spa Manicure Treatment that's available off UrbanClap.
So without further ado, here's everything you need to know about manicures!
I’m a hygiene junkie. So any treatment I go for has to pass the hygiene test first.
Now when we ordered this service from the UrbanClap app,
the therapist actually put a mask on the lower part of her face as well.
This was unexpected, but it’s a pretty cool thing, and another level of hygiene that I really appreciated.
You want to start clean so to speak,
so remove all previous coats of nail polish before starting the manicure.
Clipping the nails with a small, rounded nail cutter will help give them the exact shape you want.
Now, the right way to do this is to clip the nail moving upwards.
To make them smooth and sexy we need to even out the arch of the nails with a filer.
This gets rid of the uneven edges, and softens them.
The right way to do this is to file the edges first, and then gently swipe across the middle of the arch.
Don’t make the mistake of going back and forth, this damages the nails and costs you your length.
Buffing your nails is like exfoliating your skin,
it takes out all the gunk from the top layer of the nails and leaves them smooth and polished.
So if you’re doing this at home and are just looking for a quick little nail clean up,
use sides 1 and 2, to buff your nails and you’ll get an even matte finish.
Use sides 3 & 4 to get a nice shiny finish.
If you’re doing this with UrbanClap, then you just chill while this is done for you!
Always soak your hands in a small tub of warm water, after you’ve shaped your nails.
If you choose to go for the spa manicure, they’ll add a bubble gum gel powder to the water.
This powder somehow turns into a jelly which softens the nail cuticles and removes accumulated dirt from your hands
The way to shampoo is to work the liquid into your skin, using circular motions.
Shampoos with urea, elderflower and Beta Hydroxy Acid are really good for your skin.
BHA is practically the Wonder Woman of skincare ingredients.
It hydrates your skin, helps even out your skin tone and even promotes skin growth.
Exfoliating the hands is just as important as exfoliating your face.
In the perfect manicure, exfoliation with a micropeel hits that sweet spot!
To apply, rub the product into your hands, using small circular motions, to help boost your blood circulation.
Once done, this should be rinsed off with cool water, to close the pores on your skin.
Then wipe completely dry with a fresh towel.
Like snowflakes, our cuticles are unique.
I for example, have loose cuticles and I always need to trim them.
During my manicure, the therapist very carefully plucked out the unwanted skin without touching the nail.
The cuticle protects the nails from infection, so if this isn’t done properly, bacteria and fungus can infect the nail bed.
Like most pro techniques there’s a specific way to do this.
The therapist massaged my whole hand, up to the forearm gently.
This apparently relieves any stress from the hands, while hydrating, and restoring the health of the skin.
This step was by far my favourite part of the whole manicure.
This mask was like a shot of liquid goodness packed with nourishing and anti-ageing properties
straight into my skin. It’s a deep conditioning mask with olive oil and urea,
that hydrates the hands and keeps them firm and smooth.
We finished the manicure with a lovely nail polish. The therapist had a pretty good range of products from various popular brands.
Personally I feel no manicure is complete without a nail polish
and nothing perks up your look like a pretty bright hue on your nail tips.
It’s all about finding the right match!
It's great to be able to book a manicure on your phone and have someone talented show up at your door!
We were also super impressed with how clean everything was,
from the tools to the products and we really appreciated how knowledgable the therapist was.
If you haven’t had a manicure in a while, or are just looking to pamper your hands,
it’s totally worth giving this a shot.
Remember it isn't just your skin and hair that need pampering, but your nails and hands as well!
I hope you found this video helpful!
Do share your feedback and if you have any questions, leave them in the comments below.
Until next time, stay tuned and stay Glamrs!