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Manicure is derived from Latin word Manus meaning hand and cura meaning cure. This is cosmetic treatment given to hand and nails.

Most of the women indulge in this sort of passion. Manicures are not only done for the special occasions but also to maintain ones best appearance in routine life. Pampering oneself for the relaxing experience can also be counted as one of the reasons for why people love to do Manicures.

Although Manicures can be easily done at home also but to get the professional touch most of the people go to the salons. People don't have many options if they choose to do their Manicure at home itself whereas Salons offer plethora of options. Women generally head towards salon to do their French Manicure. Although various other Manicure options are around but still many women prefer the later option because of its simplicity and elegance associated with it. Other Manicure options are American Manicures, diamond nails, Silk and linen fiber wraps, gel nails etc. The difference between all these Manicures options are discussed below : 

1.       American Manicure:

American Manicures are the softer versions of the French ones. Although they resemble to French Manicure in many ways but the only difference is that unlike the French ones here the tip of the nail is not painted with white instead creamier colors are used. Popular American tip colors used are OPI Swedish Nude, Kyoto Pearl (shimmer) and Desire.

2.       Diamond nails:

Although Diamond nails may be very costly option than the others but still it is worthy of the cost. Diamond nails are another form of acrylic. They are applied to nails with the help of the resin glue on the nails and then nails are dipped in the diamond powder. Catalyst spray is used to dry the glue. They can be applied over the natural nails or for any plastic nails but not on the sculpted nails. They can also be worn without the nail paints and can be easily removed with 100% acetone.

3.       Silk, linen and fiber wraps:

Wraps are pieces of silk, linen and fiberglass which is attached to the nail plate. Generally they are used to add strength and length to the nails. Silk wraps are most commonly used wraps which gives flexibility whereas linen wraps are stronger and thick in appearance. Fiberglass combines best of the both and silk and linen.

4.       Gel nails:

Mylar form is used to sculpt nails which is later cured or set under ultraviolet light. The fillings are necessary from time to time. The tips of the nails are to be removed with the help of the professional only.       

Although salons provide the professional experience of Manicure but one can even try these Manicures at home. There are many Manicure kits available in the market which may help you to achieve the sophisticated look even at home. There are many sites which may provide you the line by line instructions to perfect the art. The acrylic kits for home Manicures should be chosen with care. Always prefer to buy your Manicure kits from the stores that specialize in providing supply to the beauty salons.