Manicure
Manicure
A manicure (/ˈmænɪkjʊər/) is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands, performed at home or in a nail salon. A manicure consists of filing and shaping the free edge, pushing and clipping (with a cuticle pusher and cuticle nippers) any nonliving tissue (but limited to the cuticle and hangnails), treatments with various liquids, massage of the hand, and the application of fingernail polish.
Etymology
The term "manicure" comes from the Latin words "manus," meaning "hand," and "cura," meaning "care."
Related Terms
- Pedicure: A similar treatment for the feet and toenails.
- Nail polish: A lacquer applied to fingernails or toenails to decorate and protect the nail plates.
- Cuticle: The layer of clear skin located along the bottom edge of your finger or toe.
- Hangnail: A small, torn piece of skin next to a fingernail or toenail.
- Nail salon: A specialty beauty salon establishment that primarily offers nail care services such as manicures, pedicures, and nail enhancements.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Manicure
- Wikipedia's article - Manicure
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski