When you hear the term “nail care,” you probably have a strong image of women and tend to think it has nothing to do with men. You may think, “Well, they don’t look at my fingertips…” However, as a businessman, your fingertips come in contact with the eye more often than you might think, such as when exchanging business cards or shaking hands. Furthermore, hands and fingers are always ranked high in the ” parts of a man that women find attractive ” list. In this issue, we will introduce nail care methods and recommended products under the theme of “men’s nail care.
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Nail files are definitely the way to go for beauty-conscious men!
Did you know that the nail clippers used by many people have a disadvantage? Nail clippers are convenient, but they cut nails forcibly, which can cause nails to become damaged or deep. Nails may appear to be made up of a single nail, but they are actually an aggregate of many thin nails, and when the nails dry out or are exposed to external stimuli, the thin surface nails peel off and form double nails. A nail file is a nail care item that reduces such external irritation. The nail file allows for gradual shaving and shaping of the nails, which reduces the burden on the nails and eliminates the risk of deep nail clipping. Although it takes a little time and effort, the key to keeping nails clean is not to cut them with nail clippers, but to shave them cleanly with a nail file.
Even clumsy men can do it easily! Basic Methods and Precautions for Nail Care
Some may think, “I’ve never done nail care properly, and it seems difficult,” but once you get the basic instructions and tips, you can easily take care of your nails at home, so please give it a try.
How to care for your nails (1) “First, trim the length of your nails and give them a beautiful shape.
The first step is to file your nails to get them in good shape. The trick is to place the tip of the nail on the file and scrape gently with light pressure. At this time, the file should be placed at an angle of about 45 degrees to facilitate shaving. The key to avoiding nail damage is to scrape the nail in a consistent direction, rather than back and forth with the file. The rounded shape of men’s nails is common, but as you sharpen them, the edges become square with sharp corners, so you should carefully and gently sharpen the edges while drawing gentle curves. By doing so, a beautiful rounded round shape will be formed.
How to care for nails (2) “Prepare the nail surface with a buffer and a shiner”
Once the nails are nicely shaped, the next step is to clean the nail surface. The tools used for this are called ” buffers ” and ” shiners “. If the nail surface has not been cared for, it will look uneven and a little dull. Polishing with a buffer smoothes out the unevenness of the nail surface, and then polishing with a shiner creates a natural shine. There are also integrated products available that are easy for beginners to use, making it possible to easily create beautiful nails. For those who do not want to add much shine, it is recommended to omit this step.
How to care for nails (3) “Treat the cuticle at the base of the nail for a beautiful hand”
The “cuticle” is a thin layer of skin attached to the base of the nail, also known as the cuticle. By removing the cuticle, the entire nail looks beautiful. To remove the cuticle, soften the fingertip with hot water, then use a special tool called a “pusher” or wrap a toothpick, cotton swab, or gauze around the fingertip and push up the cuticle. The cuticles gathered at the base of the nail are carefully cut with a tool for cutting the cuticles called ” nippers ” only on the surface of the cuticles, so that the entire nail area becomes wider and the border between the finger and the nail becomes clear, giving you a beautiful hand.
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Easy to use even for men’s beauty beginners! Recommended items for nail care
A selection of nail care items that even beginners can easily do at home.
Recommended items for nail care (1) “La SACHI Nail File
Made by Japan’s first laser technology processing, the 0.01μ particles make nails shiny. This single product is quite easy to use for nail care beginners, as it shapes and polishes the nails and even the surface. Even short or small nails can be treated with a light scrub, and the fine particles can be used without damaging the nails, even if they are thin or weak. It is a versatile nail care product that even businessmen can easily carry around and use quickly.
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Recommended items for nail care (2) “Texmex Nail Care Kit
The full set of nail file, buffer, and nail polish costs only 1,000 yen. Recommended for men who want to try nail care but don’t want the hassle of buying everything. The nail files are also small enough to easily adjust to the smallest detail, even for short nails like men’s. Also, a nail polish paste is included, which is great for beginners, so anyone can easily make their nails shiny, and the paste lasts for two weeks after care.
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Recommended item 3: “YUBIKA Cuticle Nipper Nail Care Set with Nail Shiner Pusher
The set includes all authentic nail care items. The cuticle pusher that comes with the product removes cuticles from the nails cleanly, making the entire nail area larger and creating beautiful fingertips. The pressed cuticles can be removed in detail with a cuticle nipper with a 4mm cutting edge. This set is recommended for those who find it hard to go to a nail salon, but want to have beautiful nails that look like they have just returned from a salon through self-care.
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Recommended item for nail care ④ “Oil-in Cuticle Pusher Pen AOP480
The set is recommended for those who want to take care of their nails but don’t feel comfortable using the tools.” For clumsy men who want to take care of their nails but can’t seem to use the right tools, we recommend the pen-shaped cuticle pusher. The pink part of the pen tip is ceramic, and the oil slowly oozes out to remove excess cuticles without damaging the nails. After pushing up the cuticle, the tip can be used to remove thin cuticles that are attached to the nail. The pen-type design makes it easy to carry around, so it can be used on the go.
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Recommended item for nail care (5): “Electric Nail Care 6-in-1 Multifunction Nail Care Set
For those who want to take care of their nails but find it troublesome to do it manually, there is also an electric version available. This type is recommended for those who do not have much time to spare, as it can perform everything from shaping the nails to exfoliating, polishing, and shining. It has multiple attachments so it can be used interchangeably for each process, making it easy for nail art users to remove nails. However, while the electric type is easy and shortens the time required, it can be difficult to do detailed work.
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Recommended item for nail care (6): “Cuticle Nippers, Cuticle Cutter, Razor Nippers
A must-have item for nail care is a cuticle nipper. Cuticle nippers not only cut the cuticles, but can also cut the roughness of the cuticles, which can easily be caused by dryness, roughness, or external irritation. Also, when it is time-consuming to file shortened nails that have grown out, try using nippers to cut them to some extent and then file them down to make it much easier. Unlike nail clippers, it is possible to cut gradually rather than forcibly, which is gentler on the nails and less irritating. It is difficult to use until you get used to it, but once you do, fine work becomes easier.
