Additionally, a common belief is that the presoak water might not be as sanitary as you might like.
However, there is still another reason you might want to skip soaking your nails before a manicure.
“When you soak your nails, they absorb water and expand,” salon owner Ruth Kallens tellsAllure.
This can spell disaster for your manicure.
Not soaking the nails ensures that the manicure lasts longer."
Consequently, she has done away with the standard presoak in her salon.
Of course, that begs the question of why we’ve been soaking our nails all along.
“It softens dry cuticles and makes them easier to cut,” explains celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann.
What happens in a waterless manicure
A waterless manicure isn’t vastly different from a regular manicure.
Your cuticles will still be pushed back or cut, depending on your preference.
The nail polish will be applied similarly with a base coat, color, and top coat.
The manicurist may end the session by rubbingcuticle oiland hand lotion to protect your nail polish.
Though you skip the water soak, you will still leave with your hands feeling rejuvenated and fresh.
