Manicure

A manicure is a beauty treatment for your hands and nails. A manicurist uses 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. A manicure should improve the texture and health of both the nails and the skin of your hands, as well as leaving them looking polished and perfect. Manicures are available in hair salons and other places in the high street, as well as in more specialist centres and spas. It's always worth finding a place that has been given a positive review or has a professional feel. A manicure is unlikely to be a very expensive treatment but it's your money and you should get a good service.

A manicure is usually very soothing. It's nice to have someone touch your hands and nails, especially if the manicurist uses reflexology or other hand-massage techniques to relax you. A manicurist will usually dress your nails with your choice of nail varnish, and you can also go on to have more decorative patterns applied if you want to. Check beforehand if you want this, as you may need another person to do the honours. There are various kinds of manicure available, which may involve a different shaping of the nail, the use of different oils and cream, or even of electro-pulse or hot stone massage as part of the treatment.