Well-groomed hands are your calling card. Well-groomed hands are a woman’s business card. Well-groomed hands are a woman’s business card.

Smooth skin, flawless nail shape and stylish manicure will make your look flawless. We have prepared a mini-guide to procedures that will help you bring your pens to perfection.

The skin of your hands can give you away like nothing else. Photo: Fotolia/PhotoXPress.ru.

Step one: perfect skin

According to psychologists, the skin of your hands can give you away like nothing else. By looking at a person’s hands you can learn about his age, social status, as well as his level of culture, some character traits and habits. And if there is a lot on the face that can be hidden under with the right makeup, in this case, there is only one thing left: to provide your hands with optimal care, which should begin as early as possible. After all, the skin in this area is constantly exposed to external influences. The most important insidious enemy is ultraviolet radiation, which destroys collagen and promotes the formation of free radicals, and also provokes the appearance of pigmentation. In winter, the skin of the hands suffers from cold air and temperature changes, which affects its blood supply and disrupts nutritional processes. Well, throughout the year, hands are subjected to another test - exposure to all kinds of household chemicals. Washing powders, dishwashing detergents, low-quality shower gels contain a huge amount of surfactants that destroy the water-lipid mantle of the skin, which leads to catastrophic loss of moisture in it.
After 45 years, so-called biological aging begins, the level of estrogen in the body gradually decreases. The skin continues to lose moisture and muscles tone, the fat layer decreases, irreversible changes in the structure of the skin occur, and then even the most expensive creams and procedures may be useless.
“The skin of the hands has a number of characteristics,” says Galina Ukhina, cosmetologist at Selfcare Club BONTABELLE. — There are no sebaceous glands, subcutaneous fat, it itself is very thin. When we are young, we do not pay attention to such trifles as dry skin, because there are so many interesting things in life! And then we come to our senses and start buying the most expensive creams, hoping for a miracle. Unfortunately, it won't happen. Any impact on the surface gives only a temporary effect, while the withering processes will take their course. If you have already missed the right moment, go to the salon and undergo a course of rejuvenating procedures, such as paraffin therapy, biorevitalization and mesotherapy, which allow you to “feed” the cells from the inside, breathe into them new life, and most importantly - to create all the conditions for a comfortable existence. Thus, mesotherapy involves the introduction of special anti-aging cocktails, which include a variety of vitamin complexes, microelements, antioxidants, amino acids, and peptides, which contributes to optimal cell nutrition. These procedures are carried out in a course of at least six procedures. As for biorevitalization, the active ingredient is hyaluronic acid, which instantly restores the water balance of the skin, increases its elasticity and tone. The effect is visible after the first procedure and only intensifies over time, because after about a month the cells begin to actively produce collagen and their own hyaluronic acid. As for paraffin therapy, this is indeed the simplest, but no less effective way to rejuvenate the skin of the hands and maintain its further tone. Paraffin itself is not a magical remedy; it is a fusible mass, which, due to deep heating, stimulates all the necessary processes necessary for cell regeneration. Before paraffin therapy, we always provide clients with a light peeling, for example, fruit or milk peeling, which allows you to get rid of the stratum corneum, but is absolutely not aggressive and does not injure the skin. However, don't relax! Optimal results can be achieved by integrated approach, and this is not only care in the salon, but also home procedures. First of all, buy rubber gloves and wash dishes only in them. Never deprive the skin of your hands of the necessary protection in the form of a cream - its fatty base provides additional protection against drying out and injury to delicate skin. The most popular are creams that contain biologically active substances: herbal
extracts, vitamins, glycerin, oils and fatty components.”
Another telltale sign of age is dark spots. To prevent their occurrence, it is recommended to use special hand creams with so-called sun filters, but if the problem has already appeared, it can be solved. There is a whole arsenal of professional whitening products, but you should choose them with the utmost care. Hydroquinone has the most powerful whitening properties, which suppresses the activity of cells, including melanocytes that produce melanin. As a result, the skin stops producing large amounts of pigment and actually becomes lighter. However, such drugs must be used only under the supervision of a specialist, since they, being highly toxic, can cause a number of side effects. Concerning home use, whitening series are available in many lines professional cosmetics. As a rule, they contain a certain concentration of AHA acids, which also have an exfoliating effect.
“Pigment spots on the skin of the hands often occur among tanning enthusiasts,” says Galina Ukhina. “But there are situations when pigmentation is caused by a number of diseases. In these cases, the use of skin whitening products is not advisable. To reduce or remove pigment spots, you need to eliminate the cause of their occurrence. Therefore, it is recommended not to use cosmetic products at your own risk, but to consult a specialist - a cosmetologist or dermatologist. Concerning cosmetic procedures“To remove hyperpigmentation on the skin of the hands, photorejuvenation is used, the essence of which is to expose the skin to high-intensity pulsed light.”

Step two: healthy nails

The most common problem associated with nails is their increased fragility, which does not allow them to perfect manicure. At the same time, nails can grow quite quickly, but just as quickly break off or flake, which prevents them from reaching even the minimum length. Most often, problems with nails are a signal from the body that it needs attention. If serious problems are excluded (increased brittleness of nails can be caused by thyroid disease or a disorder hormonal levels), most likely you just need to reconsider your diet. It should be supplemented with dairy products, avocados, green vegetables, fish, whole grain cereals and breads, as well as products containing gelatin. It would be useful to use specially selected vitamin and mineral complexes containing microelements necessary for nails. Among the reasons causing brittle nails, one of the main ones is a lack of calcium. It is found in foods such as nuts, cabbage, cheese, and fish. Remember that consuming calcium at the same time as vitamin D will promote better absorption. This is especially true for people who cannot afford prolonged exposure to the sun. By the way, natural calcium can be obtained at home. Simply wash, dry and grind to a powder. eggshells and take it for two weeks, a teaspoon per day. “Problems with nails really start from the inside,” says Radmila DROZDOVA, master of the nail service Selfcare Club BONTABELLE. — Nevertheless, a number of external factors are known that can cause significant damage to your manicure. For example, low-quality nail polish removers severely dehydrate nail plate, and nails become brittle. The cause of delamination can be a file that is too rough, as well as its inept use. You shouldn’t file the edges too deep, much less narrow the nail—it becomes more fragile. It is best to choose files from a professional store, preferably glass or ceramic. Concerning salon care, for strengthening and growing strong and healthy nails, biogel is highly recommended. The palette of shades in it is very large, and in durability it surpasses even the well-known Shellac (lasts on nails for about three to four weeks).” The appearance of grooves on the nails is usually caused by genetic factors. Although this problem cannot be prevented or cured, you can smooth out the surface of the grooves using a buffer or polishing cream. However, if the grooves have not been present since birth, but have appeared only recently, this may indicate anemia."
“To understand the causes of problems with nails, you need to know what the nail plate consists of,” says Marina Protopopova, CEO company "Bomis-Trade" LLC. - So, chemical composition nail plate. The protein substance keratin (the basis of the nail plate) is about 85%. The density of keratin in nails depends on the presence of amino acids in the protein. The bonds formed between protein and amino acid molecules strengthen the nail, making it hard. Necessary microelements, vitamins, amino acids strengthen these bonds and make the nail plate dense and healthy.
Micro- and macroelements (calcium, chromium, phosphorus, selenium and zinc, silicon, iron, etc.) Their presence in the required quantities makes the nail healthy and has a positive effect on the density of the nail plate and its growth rate. Water (about 14%) affects hydration, and as a result, the elasticity and shine of the nail plate.

Lipids give elasticity to the nail (with a lack of lipids, the nail plate becomes brittle).
The keratin that makes up the nail plate has the structure of a tile. Gradually flattening, it forms tightly fitting scales. Between the layers of keratin are thin layers of fat and water. Due to the layered and porous structure of the nail, processes of absorption and sweating occur in it.
Fortunately, many nail problems can be solved with the help of high-quality cosmetics for
nails Frenchi Products Inc. (USA) - a leader in the development and production of care products natural nails. The company's specialists identified the main causes of brittleness and separation of the nail plate and proposed a number of effective solutions. If you have peeling nails, then pay attention to the “Complex for peeling nails” “Smart Enamel” from Frenchi. It consists of two products - “Nail Conditioner” (1st step) and “Newest Strengthener” (2nd step). The first step is preparatory to open the pores of the nail plate cells. “Nail conditioner” is an innovative product with a bioenergizer formula that prepares the nail tissue for the application of a strengthening product. It improves the quality and depth of penetration of essential microelements and vitamins, regulates the balance of hardness and moisture of the nail plate. The formula “Nail Conditioner” contains extracts of camellia, ginseng, active horsetail extract, and virginian hazelnut. The second step is strengthening
nail plate. "Strengthener" from Frenchi is the latest development using nanotechnology. It contains keratin, a bioenergizer and directly affects the strengthening of the nail plate, creating a rigid, very durable polymer structure of molecules. If you are concerned about brittle nails, then Frenchi offers a “Complex for brittle nails"Smart enamel." It also consists of two products (and therefore two steps of use). All Smart Enamel preparations take into account the complex chemical composition of the nail plate and its structure. Balanced innovative product formulas supply essential microelements and vitamins, restore the necessary balance and eliminate the main problems of the nail plate and cuticle."

Step Three: Add Color!

And the final touch - chic manicure! This summer, a real carnival of bright and fashionable shades, quite consistent with the summer mood: orange, yellow, turquoise, bold shades of green and coral. Chocolate, burgundy, gray, purple, and graphite are also popular. The real hit of the season is blue and blue. For those who don’t like this riot of colors, classic shades are offered: red, burgundy, cream and milk.
“Pastel colors of varnish, such as beige, cream, pale pink, and lilac, remain popular,” says Radmila Drozdova. “They go great with bright summer accessories.” There are also changes among seasonal new products. If last season the so-called moon manicure, now it is being replaced by a calmer option - a French manicure with a transparent nail tip. Of course, such an effect can only be achieved using artificial materials for nail extensions, but such a manicure looks elegant and unusually gentle. By the way, you can create many options based on the classic French jacket. A beautiful polish accentuates the shape of your nails and should be given some attention. This season preference is given to quite short nails, protruding no more than 3-5 millimeters. As for the shape, square nails give way to oval or round nails, which gives them more naturalness.”

Quite often, when it comes to personal care, many women neglect careful hand care. And completely in vain. Beautiful well-groomed hands look very chic. After all, hands can say no less about a person than his face. Often, a woman’s true age can be determined by her hands.

Beautiful well-groomed hands

There are three key points in hand care:

Protection from harmful factors;
Intensive nutrition;
Regular moisturizing.

Protecting the skin of your hands from harmful influences

Any care and protection, of course, begins with proper hygiene. Regularly cleaning your hands and nails will keep them healthy and prevent the development of viral diseases. Hands should be washed in warm water and with soap containing fat.

Any woman comes into contact with household chores to one degree or another. Washing, cleaning, cooking - all these everyday activities can have a truly detrimental effect on the skin of your hands.

The simplest and in an accessible way To protect the delicate skin of your hands in everyday life, use rubber gloves. Especially when it comes to interaction with water or chemicals. It is important to select gloves that fit properly and wash and dry them thoroughly after use.

If using gloves is not possible for some reason, you can use protective creams. Silicone cream will create a protective shell on your hands and significantly reduce the harmful effects on the skin.

If after homework If your hands are very dirty, a simple recipe will help you clean them: mix boiled potato pulp with milk and lemon juice. You can simply use lemon, it perfectly whitens the skin and is a good antiseptic.

If the skin on your hands is severely damaged during work, a restorative mask will help. To prepare it, you need to mix starch (1/2 tbsp) and glycerin (50 g) in warm water (50 g). Apply the prepared mixture to your hands for 30 minutes, rinse with water. The mask heals and restores the skin well.

Hand skin nutrition

In order to effectively fill the skin of your hands with nourishing components, it is necessary to get rid of the dead layer of skin using special spa treatments. You can easily organize them at home yourself.

First you need to steam the skin of your hands in warm water. Then, using special scrubs, remove dead skin cells. You can use natural scrubs, such as coffee.

Nourishing hand masks can also be easily made at home. Very effective for dry skin of hands: mix olive oil (1 tablespoon) with sea buckthorn (1 teaspoon), add five drops each of an oil solution of vitamin A and vitamin E. Apply the resulting oil to your hands, put on gloves from natural fabric, leave overnight.

Glycerin-based nourishing masks are also very effective. They restore damaged hand skin, nourish and protect it. You can make masks with the addition of various components:

honey,
olive oil,
lemon juice.

Hand moisturizers

In addition to careful protection and deep nutrition, the skin of your hands needs daily moisturizing. Nowadays you can find many creams on sale that you can always have with you and easily apply as needed.

Before purchasing any product, you should carefully study its composition. The best way I moisturize the skin with cream containing natural oils. Hyaluronic acid retains moisture well.

For daytime use, products with a light texture - gels, lotions - are better suited. At night you can apply creams based on oils; they nourish and restore the skin of your hands well.

You can prepare effective moisturizers yourself from available products. The banana mask moisturizes and nourishes well. Mash one banana and mix with heavy cream (2 tablespoons). Apply the mask to your hands and hold for 20 minutes.

Additionally, you can use a homemade moisturizing lotion. You need to mix 100 grams of milk and 100 grams of distilled water. The skin will always remain moisturized if you use this lotion after each hand wash.

Keeping your hands young for a long time is not difficult. This does not even require attending expensive procedures. It is only important to pay enough attention to this, do not forget to protect and regularly moisturize the skin of your hands. And do not forget that beautiful well-groomed hands are business card any person.

Hands are our calling card. The beautiful and well-groomed hands of women especially attract attention. There are many known simple and at the same time effective ways preserving the beauty of your hands.

But there are some basic rules that need to be followed every day to maintain the beauty of your hands.

Well-groomed hands - step 1
Firstly, every time you lubricate your hands with cream (and this is best done after each contact with water), you need to massage your fingers and palms. The cream should be rubbed from the tips of the fingers to their base, and then back side palms to wrist. Vigorous rubbing of the cream is especially beneficial because it increases blood flow to the skin.
Oil massage is very effective for well-groomed hands, for example, olive oil. After such a massage, your hands become soft and tender.
Well-groomed hands - step 2
At least once a week it is necessary to exfoliate the skin of your hands. You can use a store-bought scrub for this, but granulated sugar or corn grits are also fine. Grease your hands vegetable oil, then rub the cereal or sugar on the outside of your palms.
Well-groomed hands - step 3
It is necessary to periodically perform health procedures well-groomed skin hands A decoction of chamomile, sage, and linden blossom will help you with this: pour a hot decoction into a bowl, immerse your hands in it for 10-15 minutes, then dry them with a napkin or towel and rub a rich nourishing cream into the skin.
To keep the skin of your hands young and well-groomed, make baths of celery root boiled in 1 liter of water for 30 minutes. The skin of your hands will become soft if you rub it with a piece of cucumber.
When the skin of your hands peels off and cracks appear in winter, a potato compress will help a lot: boil the potatoes in their skins, peel them and mash them, then apply warm mashed potatoes to your hands and put on rubber gloves, leave the compress overnight. A hot milk bath will help with chapped hands.
If your hands often sweat, take baths with dill and potassium permanganate. It is advisable to do them every day. To do this, for 1 liter of water with potassium permanganate (a little potassium permanganate is needed so that the solution becomes barely pink), you need to take 2 bunches of finely chopped dill. Also, a decoction of oak bark helps with this problem (pour 50g of oak bark into 1 liter of hot water and boil for 30 minutes, strain and dilute with water).
To whiten the skin of your hands, use the following composition: 50 g. Mix glycerin with 100 ml of water and lemon juice.
Well-groomed hands - step 4
Sometimes painful cracks can appear on the elbows, which we often forget about. Well-groomed hands are beautiful hands from the shoulder to the fingertips. To eliminate this problem, you need to make a soap and soda bath: dissolve 50 g of soda in 1 liter of hot water. Lubricate your elbows with cream and soak in the bath for 10 minutes, periodically rubbing the skin with a pumice stone.
Well-groomed hands - step 5
Another attribute of well-groomed hands are nails. If you want your nails to always be strong and healthy, take care of them regularly, and also try to eat right.
The most effective means Lemon is a remedy for brittle nails. Dip your nails into the cut lemon halves.
In 2 weeks of such treatment they will receive a full complex of vitamins. A salt bath made from 1 tsp will also be useful. salt per 60 ml of boiled water (salt should completely dissolve) and heated to 40 degrees. The duration of the bath is 20-30 minutes, frequency 2-3 times a week.
Hands need to be prepared for the manicure procedure. A bath of warm water with a small amount of shower gel is what you need! You can add a few drops of lemon juice there to whiten your nails and skin. Or just wash your hands! Shape your nails using a file (preferably not a metal one). A universal shape that suits hands and fingers of any length and configuration - a neat oval, universal length - approximately three millimeters of the free edge of the nail. Even with edged manicure you will need tweezers. You will use them to remove burrs, if any. Carefully pick up the edge of the skin with a sharp tip and trim. If you get hurt, treat the wound with peroxide. But don't try to cut the cuticle! Untidy nails with chipped polish can ruin a stylish outfit. fashionable hairstyle and the scent of perfume! The cuticle, that is, the thin skin that constantly grows on the nail in the area of its growth, must either be removed - during a “trimmed” manicure, or pushed aside using a wooden or plastic spatula. Apply a special cream or oil to the cuticle area first - it will soften the skin and prevent the appearance of hangnails. Wait a minute and gently push back the cuticle. Just don't press the stick too hard! Polish your nails, even if you are going to apply a decorative coating. Bright varnishes look good only on well-groomed, smooth nails. By the way, before using varnish, be sure to apply the base! Manicurists apply polish in three strokes. One stroke - in the middle of the nail, and two on the sides. The strokes must be fast! There should be two layers. Let your nails dry before applying the second coat.
Don't be lazy, take care of your hands every day, do exercises and massage your hands, and then they will be soft, silky and beautiful. Let well-groomed hands become your calling card.

Good afternoon, dear girls!

Lately I have begun to pay a little more attention to my hands than before. To be honest, this is paying off. When I have well-groomed hands and a neatly done manicure, even if it’s not a salon or professional one, I feel much more confident.

Have you ever been in a situation where, while communicating with a friend who has perfect well-groomed hands, do you want to hide yours far away? I’ve experienced this feeling more than once, especially when you’re on maternity leave and don’t have time, let alone get a manicure, or even wash your hair.

But a woman should always remain a woman; she simply must take care of herself, despite the factors that do not allow us to do this. Otherwise, what else... This causes so many troubles: bad mood, husband looks at others, it’s a shame to even go on a visit...

Therefore, girls, whether we sit at home or lead an active lifestyle, we always take care of ourselves, this is the golden rule!

Why don’t I visit salons, but do everything at home?

Because it's time! I need to make an appointment with a master, but the master can’t today, or tomorrow, or in a week... What should I do all this time, excuse me, look for another master? Well, let’s say I’m going to the other end of the city, an hour there, an hour back, two hours there, a total of half a day, and the result is not always what I would like.

I got tired of all this and decided to do it myself. I bought the tools I needed for this, now I’ll tell you everything in detail.

First of all, I made it a rule to clean my nails with a toothbrush with tooth powder, wait, twirl your finger at your temple, this method perfectly rids the nail plate of yellowness, anyone who constantly paints their nails with colored varnish will understand me now.

So, I take an old toothbrush and pour powder on it:

And go ahead, here is a photo of the process:

Result:

After all these procedures, having previously degreased the nail plate, you can paint your nails with colored varnish, you don’t have to do this, as you like. It turns out like this.

Hands can tell a lot about their owner: about her lifestyle, attitude towards herself, habits. Today it is impossible to imagine a successful woman with unkempt hands. After all, beautiful well-groomed hands are the calling card of any woman. But the beauty of hands is not only beautiful manicure, first of all, this is the excellent condition of the nails and skin of the hands. You need to start caring for your hands as early as possible, it is advisable to do this constantly. First of all, for this you need to protect your hands as much as possible from the harmful effects of water, wind, dust and detergents wear gloves. In addition to dehydration from contact with chemicals skin covering It also degreases. Washing powders and dishwashing detergents make the skin dry, flabby and wrinkled. After each contact with water, you must apply a cream suitable for your hand skin type, and for outdoor use, choose one that protects from ultraviolet radiation or frost. Once a week, it is useful to remove dead cells from the skin of your hands using a gentle scrub.

Peeling mask for hands

Peeling mask made from grapes.

Ingredients: grape pulp and ground rolled oats. They need to be taken in such proportions that the resulting mass looks like a porridge that does not flow, but does not crumble either. The mask is applied in a thick layer and in a circular motion massage the skin of the hands for 5-10 minutes. Wash off with warm water and soften the skin with hand cream.

In addition to creams, hand masks are a great help. For them you can use honey, yolk, add a small amount ammonia or glycerin.

Egg hand mask recipe.

Just rub a mixture of 1 yolk, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon into your skin overnight oatmeal and put on cloth gloves. In the morning your hands will become soft.

Honey-glycerin mask for hand skin.

Softens rough skin and helps with skin flaking. Mix 1 teaspoon each of glycerin and honey with 2 tablespoons of water. Add 1 teaspoon oat or wheat flour. The mask is applied for 20-25 minutes.

You can also take a slice of lemon and rub the juice into your nails at night - this is an excellent remedy for strengthening your nails! Baths with salt are also useful, after which it will not be a bad idea to rub vitamin A and vitamin E into your nails. Such a massage is bliss for every finger. You can also grease your hands with olive oil, then put on cotton gloves and wait 15-20 minutes so that everything is well absorbed. Nails grow quickly and don't break!