Manicures can enhance a man’s image if the job he has demands clean hands and wherein clean nails are seen more often. These professions include the sales profession, business, performing arts etc. You must have observed that these jobs require a lot of handshakes or hand-waving and chances of fingers getting exposed is more. Hence the requirement to keep finger nails clean and cut. For a sales person, sometimes personal hygiene can make or break a sale. In the same way, during business meetings, handshakes are common. If fingernails are not cut or trimmed properly, it can cause scratches on the palm of the other person shaking hand and who knows, you may even lose a business contract. So, you see how important manicures are for men in these professions.

It is ironic, but there are some professions where men should not get manicure. These include physical labor and jobs involving machines. Clean and manicured nails may lead to chipping when lifting and shifting heavy loads.

All said and done, a manicure is essential for the modern man. While it is essential, the question that arises is how to take care of your nails and how often? Some men prefer to handle their nails on their own instead of going to a nail salon or spa. In that case, the finger nails need to be trimmed carefully so as to avoid any injury. Some men prefer trimming nails up to cuticles. When doing this, use of a nail-cutter or clipper should be encouraged. First, wash hands in warm water with soap. Then, using a cutter or clipper trim the nail as required. Apply oil so as to make fingers soft. After that, again wash with cold water and soap. This will complete nail trimming and cleaning. It is better to trim and cut nails often, say weekly.

Thus, men need not feel shy or embarrassed about manicures as this is considered as a part of good hygiene and grooming process. If they do not want to visit a spa or salon, manicure can be also done at home with no cost at all. Clean fingers and nails can also prevent gastrointestinal diseases if the mode of eating food is by hand and fingers instead of spoon and fork.

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