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Manicure facts for kids

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A manicure is something a nail technician does to make someone's nails more beautiful. Manicures can be done at home or by a professional in a nail salon. During a manicure, the nail is filed with a nail file; the free edge of the nail is cut, the cuticle is treated, the person's hand is massaged and nail polish is put on.

History

Ex-servicewomen learning manicure techniques
Ex-servicewomen learning manicure techniques, 1945

5000 years ago, manicures were first used. Henna was used in India for manicure. The word mehendi, another word for henna, derives from the Sanskrit mehandika. Cixi, the Dowager Empress of China, had very long naturally-grown nails.

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Images for kids

  • Manicure closeup

    Manicure closeup – clear nail polish being applied

  • Salão Parayzo

    Nail polish being applied as part of a manicure

  • French Manicure with Glitter nail art on ring finger

    French manicure with glitter nail art on ring finger

  • Nail cleaner (FindID 792020)

    A standard cuticle nipper used during manicure

  • Squoval

    Fingernails in the shape of squovals (or square ovals)

  • The Manicure

    The Manicure, painting by Rudolf Ernst

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Manicura (actividad) para niños

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