Brazilian Manicure – A Fashion-Forward Nail Trend That’s Booming on TikTok
Until now, it may have been impossible for many women to learn the art of creating clean and smudge-free nails at home – until now! Brazil has introduced an astonishing beauty trend, one which promises clean nails with effortless ease at home – hashtags dedicated to this messy nail technique are being shared millions of times on TikTok and are garnering millions of views daily – so much so that dedicated hashtags for them have even made headlines themselves!
Contrary to traditional manicure techniques, Brazilian nail art covers the cuticle area as well as surrounding skin for maximum coverage. Although this process requires dedication and practice, it produces breathtaking results!
The Basics
Brazilian manicure is an emerging nail trend on TikTok that’s quickly become one of the hottest beauty trends of 2017. Hashtags dedicated to this technique have amassed millions of views, while accounts praising its techniques have quickly spread throughout its popularity.
Contrasting with French nails, which only touch nonliving surfaces like nail plates and can be removed with acetone, this new method involves painting polish all over cuticles as well – something which may prove more difficult than expected due to being susceptible to getting smudged on skin and eventually chipping or flaking sooner than other techniques.
Nail polish and the acetone used to remove it expose cuticles for extended periods to harsh chemicals that can dry out their cuticles and increase risk for infections. Furthermore, this practice is messy and leaves behind unsightly cuticle oil stains on skin; regardless of any potential benefits this might offer. It would be more prudent and beneficial to practice nail painting skills using other more secure approaches than this risky practice.
The Technique
Brazilian women are known for their commitment to nail art. However, the latest beauty fad that has taken hold could seem like an unusual departure from their usual practices.
Signature style involves applying polish directly over cuticles, creating a completely coated appearance and eliminating any gaps between your manicure and skin. According to Session manicurist Ami Streets, this allows cuticles to retain moisture more effectively while also helping the product remain on top.
Critics contend that stripping away this extra layer could cause infections and inflammations as the nails regrow, as well as some experts cautioning it may not be wise for anyone with weak nails. Dyanna Spa nail expert Elle Gerstein advises applying cuticle oil before receiving a manicure to slow the drying out process so as to minimize potential concerns; she also suggests using base coat protection on both your cuticles and nails from polish.
The Nails
French manicures typically involve trimming away of cuticles to achieve a flawless result, whereas Brazilian nail polish is applied over all surface area of the fingernail and surrounding skin. Its thorough coverage creates an immaculate, professional finish while simultaneously encouraging healthier nails and cuticles over time.
Brazilian women are famed for their passion for nail polish, visiting salons weekly to adorn their nails in vibrant hues. Unfortunately, this form of painting requires using dry technique on entire nail and surrounding skin which can make things messy; to prevent this happening again Ami Streets suggests applying a thin layer of petroleum jelly around cuticle area before painting as this acts like a barrier and will catch any stray swipes that slip through.
Regular Brazilian manicures may take more time and effort, but regular visits to reputable salons with technicians trained in this technique can strengthen nails and decrease breakage due to repeated exposure to water. Just make sure that the salon provides experienced technicians.
The Cuticles
Do not be alarmed if your manicure often results in nail polish being scattered all over your fingers; that is actually a telltale sign that it was well done, like it happens with pros in Brazil.
Brazilian manicures combine painting the skin around each fingernail with intricate cuticle work that prolongs its lasting power. According to Dyanna Spa‘s technicians, wooden sticks wrapped with cotton soaked in acetone are used for this task after applying color coats – these sticks also serve to remove any excess polish that remains.
Gerstein and Lacerda explain that this technique eliminates the gap between polish and skin that typically appears with manicures, making the nails appear longer and more manicured. Furthermore, this reduces risk of bacteria being introduced through an unsanitary brush or bottle of polish and reaching cuticles and potentially leading to Hepatitis C infection.