SPA manicure

SPA manicures are a luxurious experience that pampers your hands and calms your mind, not just a nail salon treatment. A spa manicure, in contrast to a standard manicure, uses premium products to revitalize your skin and nails while incorporating relaxation techniques and nail care.

This post will discuss the various SPA manicure options, what they involve, and the particular makeup products you’ll need to get salon-caliber results at home. Gaining an understanding of the subtleties of spa manicures can improve your nail care routine, whether you’re looking to treat yourself or provide a unique service to clients.

Type of SPA Manicure	How It"s Done & Necessary Cosmetics
Classic SPA Manicure	Involves soaking hands in warm water, exfoliating with a scrub, trimming nails, and applying cuticle oil. Finish with a soothing hand cream and nail polish.
Paraffin Wax Manicure	Hands are dipped in warm paraffin wax, wrapped in plastic, and left to absorb moisture. After removal, a moisturizing lotion is applied.
Hot Stone Manicure	Includes a hand massage with warm stones to relax muscles, followed by exfoliation, nail shaping, and a hydrating mask. Finish with a nourishing lotion.
Aromatherapy Manicure	Incorporates essential oils for a relaxing experience. Soak, exfoliate, and massage hands with oil-infused lotions. End with a light nail polish.

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SPA manicure: what is it

Features
Japanese
With massage candle

Hot
Almond
Relaxing

Brazilian
Where is it better to do it – at home or in a salon
Reviews

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SPA manicure: what is it

"To health through water" is the meaning of the Latin acronym SPA. An SPA manicure is a series of procedures designed to strengthen the nail plate, improve skin quality, and increase blood flow.

SPA treatments that benefit the hands and nails:

Improve the condition of the skin. Hands will become more moisturized and nourished;
Stop the delamination of the nail plate;
Accelerate the growth of nails, as well as significantly improve their general condition;

Nourish the skin and nails with useful components;
Smooth out fine wrinkles.

Features

Unlike a regular manicure, a SPA manicure is aimed not only at the nails, but also at the hands as a whole.
Massage, as one of the stages of a SPA manicure, accelerates blood circulation. Good blood flow accelerates the growth of the nail plate;
SPA manicure acts as a preventive procedure to prevent fungal diseases;

Natural components of the products have a general relaxing effect on the client, and also saturate the skin with vitamins. Vitamin E and Shea butter are often found in the composition of products for SPA manicure, which easily penetrate into the deep layers of the skin due to its preliminary softening.

Phases of the SPA manicure procedure:

Removal of the old coating, if any;
Treatment of hands with an antiseptic;
Work with the nail plate – shaping and treatment of the cuticle with a softening agent;

Hand bath with additives in the form of oils, herbs or other useful components;
Manicure. Removal of the cuticle with a pusher or its displacement to the base with an orange stick;
Peeling. The scrubbing agent is applied to the skin and rubbed in with massage movements until completely absorbed. Distribution of the scrub is carried out from the wrist to the fingertips;

Soft massage cuticles with nourishing oils.

Depending on the kind of manicure, the complex could also involve paraffin therapy, additional tool massage, or nourishing masks. Conversely, some steps are altered or omitted according to the particular type.

Let’s talk about the various SPA manicures, the required makeup, and the application process.

Japanese

The goal of a Japanese spa manicure is to fortify and repair the nail plate. The utilization of natural materials and components is its primary benefit.

Natural tools are also used for manicures, in addition to safe compounds. Such care can be administered twice a month.

Benefits

Visible result after five sessions;
Work not only with the appearance of the hands, but also in the deep layers of the skin;

Japanese spa manicure: technological

A warm bath with jozhob and jasmine oils for 10-15 minutes;
Scrub with salt granules and essential oils;

Light massage of the cuticle from the center of the nail base towards the side ridges;
Healing bath with hot stones;
Applying mineral paste to the nails using a block of genuine leather;

Massage of the hands with heated bags filled with sand with the addition of oils or medicinal herbs.

Essential goods:

The capsule form of Beauty Mania "Barbados oil"

An excellent alternative to pricey bath oils. You have control over how much of the oil you take in thanks to its capsule form. A complex of oils, including lemon, orange, and grape, are included in the composition. Each package costs roughly 100 rubles.

Irisk Mineral Paste

After initial preparation, mineral paste is applied to strengthen the nail plate. Restores weak and brittle nails and builds a shield against chemicals and UV light. The price is 220 rubles.

Masura mineral paste

Used in Japanese spa manicures to polish the nail plate. includes keratin, pearl chips, and marine peptides. Using a specific polishing block, rub the paste in.

Kichin Masura polishing block

When using mineral paste, the polisher’s purpose is to seal the nails. constructed from real calfskin. Ideal for use in salons. After every usage, use a dry brush to clean. The cost is 450 rubles.

"Royal Pearls" capsules containing oil and vanilla extract Masura

Rich oil for steaming showers. Two to three capsules are consumed per use. Includes: vanilla extract, lemon oil, and vitamin E. 250 capsules in the package. The average cost is 900 rubles.

Information on every kind of Japanese medical manicure:

With massage candle

SPA manicures with massage candles are performed with unique candles that are naturally formulated with oils, extracts, and vitamins. You can perform a spa manicure at home because it’s a simple procedure, though you won’t be able to unwind to the fullest extent in this scenario.

What results from a candle-themed spa manicure are:

Improves blood circulation;
Eliminates dryness and peeling;
Reduces swelling of fingers and hands;

Pigment spots become less pronounced;
Smooth out fine wrinkles, skin becomes more elastic.

How to use candles for a spa manicure:

Light the wick of a manicure candle and wait a few minutes for a sufficient amount of melted warm oil to form on the surface of the candle;
After 5-7 minutes, extinguish the wick, pour the liquid onto your hand and begin massaging your hands and fingers, also paying attention to the nail plates and cuticle area;
Massage the hand for 3-5 minutes. Then light the candle again to “get” some oil mixture for massaging the other hand;

After the procedure, excess oil can be blotted with a paper napkin, but it is not recommended to remove it completely – after absorption, they additionally soften the skin.

Candles not only enhance the skin’s quality but also encourage total relaxation throughout the process. For a spa manicure, the delightful scent of a candle reduces stress and elevates mood.

Ordinary candles are not appropriate for the procedure because a spa manicure and pedicure should benefit from the use of candles, and ordinary candles may only contain a small amount of essential oil as a flavoring agent in addition to paraffin or wax.

It should be remembered that paraffin hardens quickly and will not tolerate a thorough massage. Specialty candles for SPA manicures are made primarily of oils; wax is used far less frequently in these products and only serves to stabilize the finished product.

Candles for pedicures and manicures at SPAs:

Grattol. The brand of manicure and pedicure products offers a choice of 4 SPA candles with different aromas – "Neroli and basil", "Chocolate", "Patchouli and green tea", "Cyclamen and sandalwood". All manicure candles are made from natural beeswax, oils and supplemented with vitamins A and E;

SMART. A smart candle from the company that patented the smart pedicure technology is a natural product based on almond, soybean, grape oil with the addition of shea butter, amino acids and vitamins. Available in several flavors – "Maldives", "Bali", "Paris". The SMART smart candle is suitable for both manicure and spa pedicure.

If you have severe dermal damage, skin diseases on your hands, or if you are allergic to any of the composition’s ingredients, it is not advisable to perform SPA manicures with candles.

Hot

Nail weaknesses and cracks are signs that your nails need a hot SPA manicure. The use of a lotion that has been heated to 40 degrees using a special electric bath is the main feature.

Benefits

Slows down the rate of cuticle growth;
Cleans pores;
Increases skin elasticity, promotes healing of cracks.

The primary steps in a manicure at a hot spa:

A bath with oil lotion heated to 40 degrees, lasting 15-20 minutes;
Peeling with a soft scrub with small abrasive particles;

European manicure with an orange stick. The cuticle is treated especially carefully, as it has thoroughly softened in the lotion and is vulnerable for some time after the procedure;
Relaxing massage using cosmetic jojoba oil, grape or apricot kernel oil.

Items needed for a hot spa manicure:

Planet Nails hot manicure lotion

Used to remove keratinized particles and perform deep cleaning. prevents hangnails, reduces the growth of cuticles, and leaves the skin feeling hydrated all over. 500 milliliters is the volume. Packages start at 500 rubles.

Hot manicure lotion in "Garden"

A multipurpose product that is applied as a bath during a hot spa manicure and used as a massage oil following the treatment. 460 milliliters is the volume. Cost: starting at 450 rubles.

"Fragrant strawberry" SPA care set in "Garden"

The hot spa manicure set consists of:

Nourishing cream

Lotion;
Scrub;

The set costs 950 rubles on average.

Almond

An almond SPA manicure combines SPA services with aromatherapy. The products’ inclusion of almond oil nourishes, and their distinct aroma calms and relaxes.

Benefits

Improves blood circulation;
Saturates the upper layers with vitamins and minerals;
Gently cleanses from keratinized particles;

Has a pleasant almond aroma.

Phases of operation:

Cleansing and disinfection of the surface of the hands and nails;

A bath with warm almond milk for 10-15 minutes. The temperature of the liquid should be comfortable, but not too cold;
Scrubbing with a product with crushed almond particles for 2-3 minutes;
Ten-minute relaxing hand massage using almond oil;

Manicure and coating.

Items for a manicure at an almond spa:

Almond Moisturizer CND

The lotion works well for both moisturizing and for the massage stage of a spa manicure. 975 milliliters is the volume. Cost: starting at 2700 rubles.

CND Almond Milk Bath

Liquid oil for hot tubs. It becomes milk when combined with water, leaving the skin feeling incredibly moisturized.

236 ml bottle; price: 1280 rubles

Almond Moisture Scrub by CND

Gently peel with sugar, sea salt, almond crumbs, and jojoba beads. nourishes deeply while removing keratinized particles with gentleness. There are 95 grams of scrub in the package. The cost is 850 rubles.

Two disadvantages are shared by all of these varieties:

High cost of the service – in the salon SPA manicure will cost from 1,000 to 2 000 rubles per session;
Duration. One visit to the cosmetologist will take from 1.5 to 2 hours.

Relaxing

The goal of a soothing SPA manicure is to enhance the client’s general state of relaxation and skin health. The primary distinction from the earlier choices is the lack of costly execution tools.

Benefits

It is carried out using a minimum set of means;

Principal phases

Removal of the existing coating and treatment of hands with an antiseptic;
Giving shape to the nail plate;

Warm bath with additives in the form of herbs, oils or sea salt for 10-15 minutes;
Removal or displacement of the cuticle with an orange stick;
Peeling with a soft scrub with small abrasive components;
Application of a nourishing mask. To achieve the maximum effect, after applying the mask, hands can be wrapped in a towel or use an electric heated manicure glove;
Application of cuticle oil for additional hydration.

Tools for performing a soothing spa manicure:

Essie SPA manicure set

The three-step Essie SPA system consists of a scrub containing South American loofah plant particles, a nourishing mask containing glycerin and vitamin E, and a cream containing coriander extract. The entire Essie SPA set is not sold, even though every product is inseparable from the others. The total cost of the three products will be around 4000 rubles.

"Garden Scrub"

A mild scrub to get rid of keratinized debris. Fit for any kind of manicure at a spa.

250 milliliters is the volume. The cost is roughly 270 rubles.

SPA Pro Filler mask containing hyaluronic acid Motion

Mask for hydrating hands. helps eliminate fine wrinkles and soften the skin. includes vitamin E, shea butter, and argan oil.

500 milliliters is the volume. About 2500 rubles was the cost.

Masura Lemon Souffle dry bath milk

Calms and eases tension. used when taking warm baths. Use for each procedure: five grams. The product weighs 150 grams total. Cost: roughly 400 rubles.

Mandarin Italian Mask Orly

Coconut oil, vitamin E, glycerin, and volcanic clay all work together to perfectly cleanse and moisturize the skin. The mask will start to work in just three to five minutes. Ideal for use in a salon. 935 milliliters is the volume. approximately 3,300 rubles.

Brazilian

Because a Brazilian manicure is performed without the use of water, it is a conditional kind of SPA manicure. The gloves with the softening emulsion replace the liquid. Using only safe and disposable tools is a feature.

Benefits

Ease of implementation;
Visible effect after the first use;
Low probability of injury;
Rich composition of the emulsion inside the gloves. Active components – alba oil, urea, vitamin E, collagen, green tea extract and calcium.

Principal phases:

Treatment of hands with an antiseptic;
Shaping the nails with a disposable file;
Use of gloves with an emulsion for 5-7 minutes. After the required time has passed, the gloves can be left on. For further manipulations, the tips of the glove are cut off, releasing the nails, and the skin of the hands continues to be saturated with useful substances;
European manicure with an orange stick without cutting the cuticle;
Massage and removal of excess emulsion with a paper napkin.

Brazilian manicure cosmetics:

Spa Belle express manicure

Emulsion-infused disposable gloves for a quick spa manicure. Soften and moisturize the skin while preventing excessive cuticle growth and skin thinning.

The average cost is 150 rubles.

BalbCare is set.

Single-use set for Brazilian waxing. Witch hazel extract, calcium, keratin, and tea tree extract are all included in the glove emulsion. provides the skin with beneficial substances, softening it.

2 gloves with emulsion;
Orange stick;
File.

About 200 rubles was the cost.

Where is it better to do it – at home or in a salon

Because home care will save a lot of time and money, you can DIY an SPA manicure because they are relatively simple. But if you choose to work with a master in a salon, you’ll receive far more than you would at home:

A specialist will help you choose the right type of care based on your existing hand and nail problems;
A qualified specialist knows exactly what each technique includes and strictly follows the instructions;
In addition to quality care, a visit to the salon will bring satisfaction and general relaxation;
It is possible to add other forms of care to the SPA, for example, paraffin therapy, which will allow the beneficial components of creams and lotions to penetrate even deeper and nourish the skin and nail plate;
The free hands of the master will be able to do a full relaxing massage for the hands and improve blood circulation in the hands.

There are a lot of reasons "in favor" of salon spa manicures, as you can see. The type of SPA care for nails and hands, the location, and the standing of the beauty salon or the master’s private office all affect how much the procedure will cost.

A mid-range salon in Moscow will charge between 600 and 1000 rubles for a spa manicure, which is roughly the same amount in St. Petersburg. The service costs between 300 and 800 rubles in other regions. A manicure with coating is often accompanied by SPA services for the hands and nails at beauty salons.

It will be helpful for you to understand the fundamental care guidelines if you choose to attempt the SPA manicure procedure at home. Read the directions on the packaging if you use special sets or individual ready-made products for your SPA manicure.

Items required for a DIY spa manicure at home:

Bath;
Essential oils;
Sea salt;
Scrub with small abrasive particles;
Cuticle softener;
Nourishing cream;
Scissors;
Buffing file;
Shaping file;
Orange stick.

Guidelines for performing a spa manicure at home:

Remove any coating from your nails and shape them into the desired shape with a file;
Use a bath based on an oil product and sea salt.
After 15 minutes, do a manicure – remove or move the cuticle, clean the epithelial growths from the plate;
Scrub your hands, distributing the scrub particles with massage movements;
Treat the cuticle with softening oil and lubricate your hands with cream
If the next step is to apply a color or strengthening coating, be sure to degrease the nail plate with a primer.

Reviews

I took a week’s break between ten sweltering manicure appointments. My hands’ skin grew more hydrated following the first session; after the fifth, side ridge cracks stopped showing up; and following the tenth, minor wrinkles disappeared and my nails stopped peeling. I will definitely be taking the SPA manicure course again in a few months, and I highly recommend it. Yulia I.

I experimented with almond SPA care using products from the upscale cosmetics brand CND while I was training to be a nail artist. Almond milk, scrub, mask, cream, and lotion are all part of the series. It was evident early on in the process that the lotion and cream could be purchased separately because they are interchangeable. I was just as thrilled as all of the students in our studio who tried this manicure on themselves. Maybe the biggest negative is the price. Oksana S.

I was let down by the salon; I had gone there expecting to unwind while my hands were getting better. Rather than giving me two hours to unwind, the master gave me a five-minute bath, shaped my nails, and gave me a two-minute hand massage. Even though the experience was ruined, I’m still itching to try a real SPA manicure. The only recommendation is to read the reviews before registering for a session. Elena.

One of the enjoyable skin and nail care treatments is an SPA manicure. It works particularly well when combined with Japanese stone massage or almond aromatherapy. Use great care when selecting the products to give your hands a distinctive feel, or better yet, get in touch with an expert. Do you still have questions? Post a question or your thoughts on the SPA manicure in the comments section.

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Manicures at SPAs are more than just a cosmetic procedure; they’re a mental and physical renewal. With a range of SPA manicure options, from traditional to opulent paraffin treatments, there’s something for everyone wishing to treat themselves.

Exfoliation, moisturizing, and massaging are some of the steps that are usually included in the procedure; they all work to hydrate and nourish your skin. It takes a precise mix of high-quality cosmetics to get the best effects, leaving your hands feeling smooth, soft, and renewed.

A spa manicure offers the ideal fusion of beauty and relaxation, whether you’re looking for a quick spa treatment or a more involved procedure. It’s an easy method to take care of yourself and maintain the best possible look and feel for your hands.

A spa manicure is an opulent method of taking care of your hands. It combines a number of procedures, such as massage, moisturizing, and exfoliation, to leave your skin feeling smooth and your nails perfectly manicured. The procedure consists of multiple steps, each intended to revitalize and pamper, with the use of particular cosmetics like oils, scrubs, and creams that improve the experience. There are various SPA manicures designed to suit your needs, whether you’re searching for intense hydration, relaxation, or just a polished appearance.