To date, many effective products have been invented to help maintain the beauty and health of nails, both in the salon and at home. One of such means, which is gaining increasing popularity in the application, is cosmetic wax for nails. About how to use wax for nails, and what is its benefit, let's talk further.
What is a nail wax?
Wax for nails - a remedy based on natural beeswax, intended for the care of nails and cuticles. Its main functions are as follows:
- nutrition of the nail plate;
- giving nails shine;
- softening of coarse skin around the nails;
- protection of nails and cuticles from drying;
- protection of nail plates from external aggressive factors.
It is also important that beeswax has an anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect. Thus, this tool contributes to the healing of cuts after manicure and prevents the development of the inflammatory process.
Wax for nails is recommended for use by absolutely everyone, and in particular with such problems:
- dull, glossy surface of nails;
- delamination and brittle nails;
- slow growth of nails ;
- dry, rough skin around the nails.
Treatment of nails with wax
The main procedures carried out with the use of wax - sealing and polishing nails. In fact, these two procedures are identical and are based on the fact that the nail is covered with a thin wax film that lasts a fairly long time. This film helps to protect the nails from the penetration of fungal infections, chemical reagents (including components of nail polish and nail polish remover), as well as to prevent loss of moisture.
Use wax to strengthen the nails can be at home. Consider step by step how to seal (polish) the nails with wax:
- Using the nail file, give the nails the necessary shape. It is worth noting that if you want to improve your nails, you should stop cutting the cuticle , because it protects the roots of the nail plates. Cutting manicure can cause deformation of the nails, the appearance of grooves on them, as well as delamination and brittleness.
- Apply a small amount of wax on the nail plates and on the skin around them. Before this, the jar with the product, if necessary, can be held for several minutes in the clamped hand, so that the wax heats up and softens. Wax should be distributed a thin layer and intensively rub in the nails and cuticle.
- To process nail plates polishing nail file with a soft rubber surface to sensation of sliding (each fingernail is processed about a minute).
The effect of the procedure will be noticeable immediately. The skin around the nail softens, looks neat, and the nails themselves become even, transparent and shiny. If desired, then you can use nail polish - therapeutic or decorative. At the same time, the coating does not exert any influence on the resistance of the varnish, and after removing the varnish, the nails remain in excellent condition.
What kind of wax for nails to choose?
Choosing wax for nails, it is worth paying attention to its composition. First of all, it should not contain mineral oils, which are waste products of oil refining. The bright color of the product and the pronounced odor should be careful.
It is best to give preference to wax, which includes vitamins, natural fatty and essential oils, plant extracts as additional nutritional and caring components.
Among the nail polishes that are in demand, it is possible to allocate funds of such manufacturers as DNC, Belweder and L'OR.