Manicure facts for kids
A manicure is a special beauty treatment for your hands and fingernails. It helps make your nails look neat, clean, and pretty. You can get a manicure at a nail salon from a professional called a nail technician. You can also do one yourself at home!
During a manicure, several steps happen. First, your nails are shaped with a nail file. Any extra nail at the tip, called the free edge, is carefully trimmed. The cuticle, which is the skin at the base of your nail, is gently pushed back or trimmed. Your hands might even get a relaxing massage! Finally, nail polish is often applied to make your nails colorful and shiny.
History of Manicures
People have been caring for their nails for a very long time! Manicures were first done about 5,000 years ago.
In ancient India, a natural dye called Henna was used to color nails. The word "mehendi," which is another name for henna, comes from an old Indian language called Sanskrit.
Long nails were also a sign of beauty and status in some cultures. For example, Empress Dowager Cixi, a powerful ruler in China, was known for her very long, natural nails.
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Images for kids
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A beautiful result
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Example of acrylic nails over natural nails
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Manicure closeup – clear nail polish being applied
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Nail polish being applied as part of a manicure
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French manicure with glitter nail art on ring finger
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An old Roman tool used for cleaning nails
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A standard cuticle nipper used during manicure
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Fingernails in the shape of squovals (or square ovals)
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The Manicure, painting by Rudolf Ernst
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See also
In Spanish: Manicura (actividad) para niños
