French pedicure - An
Introduction
Pedicure is a common procedure adopted by women to
keep their feet and specifically nails attractive. It is used both as a
cosmetic process to cover the flaws in the toe nails and as a beauty
technique to improve the look of the feet. Earlier dark color shades
were in vogue to protect the nails from chipping. Quite in line with
fashion evolution, pedicure has also undergone changes in the way it is
applied.
French pedicure is a style statement quite popular
with professionals who prefer natural looking toe nails. French pedicure
uses two nail colors to give a nude nail finish. Top end of the toe
nails are painted white and the rest applied with natural pink to give a
polished look without being obvious. French pedicure is done with
products specific to the application. Salons charge more for a French
pedicure as the process involves multiple applications of both the nail
polish and precision to get the natural look. If the charges are not
affordable, opt for do at home kits available in the market.
Do at home kits are sold by international brands but
decision to buy the French pedicure set or two different nail polish
colors depends on affordability but it works just the same. Colors must
be selected to match with the nail colors. Feet must be prepared by a
pedicure treatment before the actual French pedicure process is done.
After the completion of French pedicure, protect the effort by taking
precautions to ensure it lasts long.
Beauty salons offering French pedicure follow
different steps to ensure the end result is perfect. Remember that a
French pedicure owes its popularity to the protected good and natural
looking nails it offers. French pedicure is quite different from many
forms of pedicure offered by salons. Most pedicure treatments require
soaking but it is not recommended as a compulsory procedure for French
pedicure. Many pampering procedures the feet enjoy are not part of this
process. Basic prerequisite for a French pedicure is a bit grown well
trimmed nails in a square shape. Even though round shape look good,
square nails are even in shape and make application easier.
French pedicure can be compared to hair cuts and may
not suit everyone. Stylists opine that this pedicure is less glamorous
to the fashion conscious and has more appeal among working
professionals. Critics of French pedicure feel it offers less scope for
innovation and the colors are limited to basic colors with emphasis on
natural look. Glitters and experiments with various shades of pink and
natural nail colors are the cool add-ons for giving special appearance
to French pedicure.
Success of a well done French pedicure lies in
application of nail polish coats in succession after confirmation of
dried and neat application of previous coats. Accessories to do French
pedicure from home are available in nearby shops selling cosmetics.
Remove any trace of previous nail polish before opting for French
pedicure. More careful handling is required if the previous nail polish
has a darker tone. Though French pedicure concentrates on application of
nail polish in a specific fashion, feet love pampering and a normal
pedicure and a massage certainly adds health and glow to the feet. A
well maintained foot with French pedicure is sure to turn heads towards
your feet.
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