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Lapin Jacqueline
Posts: 44
New York, New York, US
Hey,
I'm doing a manicure on a hand model for a commercial shoot. Just a basic manicure. I've never done a manicure for a shoot before, only at the salon I work at now. Does anyone have on set experience with manicures? I'd appreciate any advice. The client also want to see color samples to see which color would look best. How would I go about this and is it any different than salon manicure?
Thanks!
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Sandra Valero
Posts: 293
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
I'm not experienced on doing manicures, I will file and colour nails on occasion but that's about it... however, for the colour samples I would suggest getting one of this at your local beauty supply store, so you can show a variety of options to the stylist/ designer. ![https://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HCDLUQW11zM/TMg76jjj1bI/AAAAAAAABkE/dX0zMwRlWd8/s400/colour+wheel+06.jpg]()
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LeonardG Photography
Posts: 405
San Francisco, California, US
Little Tumi FX wrote:
I'm doing a manicure on a hand model for a commercial shoot. That may be dangerous if you have no experience on a commercial shoot with a established professional hand model. Most manicurists will be too rough on the cuticles and traumatize the skin just minutes before camera.
An professional hand model would have a good experienced manicurist do it a day before. This would minimize the necessity for extensive retouch work. For close-ups, getting everything symmetrical without tiny cuts, rough spots takes a practiced eye. Then finish with a good lotion is all that's needed. A manicure before the shoot of just a hand needs great care.
If the shot includes the arms, farther back, then it's not as critical as close-up of the fingers.
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Lapin Jacqueline
Posts: 44
New York, New York, US
Sandra Valero wrote:
I'm not experienced on doing manicures, I will file and colour nails on occasion but that's about it... however, for the colour samples I would suggest getting one.... Thanks so much! The color wheel was definitely helpful 
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Lapin Jacqueline
Posts: 44
New York, New York, US
LeonardG Photography wrote:
That may be dangerous if you have no experience on a commercial shoot with a established professional hand model. Most manicurists will be too rough on the cuticles and traumatize the skin just minutes before camera.
An professional hand model would have a good experienced manicurist do it a day before. This would minimize the necessity for extensive retouch work. For close-ups, getting everything symmetrical without tiny cuts, rough spots takes a practiced eye. Then finish with a good lotion is all that's needed. A manicure before the shoot of just a hand needs great care.
If the shot includes the arms, farther back, then it's not as critical as close-up of the fingers. I definitely agree with you. It would be too rough especially right before shooting. This is for a Vaseline commercial so they really just need me to change the nail polish color and make the arms looks healthy and give it a nice glow. No close-ups. Thank you
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Dana Spence
Posts: 229
Washington, District of Columbia, US
I haven't done any editorial beauty manicures, but I recently had a snack food job that required a multitude of hand-to-mouth action shots. I didn't trim any cuticles on the set, but I did massage a little bit of cuticle cream on them. For the guys with really rough hands I used some EA 8 Hour Cream and a wee bit of concealer to hide any redness. (They were actors, not actual hand models.) The ladies got the same, but with a quick buff and a coat of clear polish. I also love using the Burt's Bees Cuticle Cream on men's grooming jobs. Best of luck. I hope that helps.
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Lapin Jacqueline
Posts: 44
New York, New York, US
Dana Spence wrote:
I haven't done any editorial beauty manicures, but I recently had a snack food job that required a multitude of hand-to-mouth action shots. I didn't trim any cuticles on the set, but I did massage a little bit of cuticle cream on them. For the guys with really rough hands I used some EA 8 Hour Cream and a wee bit of concealer to hide any redness. (They were actors, not actual hand models.) The ladies got the same, but with a quick buff and a coat of clear polish. I also love using the Burt's Bees Cuticle Cream on men's grooming jobs. Best of luck. I hope that helps. Thanks so much!
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Imagevixen
Posts: 13
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Dana Spence wrote:
I haven't done any editorial beauty manicures, but I recently had a snack food job that required a multitude of hand-to-mouth action shots. I didn't trim any cuticles on the set, but I did massage a little bit of cuticle cream on them. For the guys with really rough hands I used some EA 8 Hour Cream and a wee bit of concealer to hide any redness. (They were actors, not actual hand models.) The ladies got the same, but with a quick buff and a coat of clear polish. I also love using the Burt's Bees Cuticle Cream on men's grooming jobs. Best of luck. I hope that helps. I really like this reply! I am a nail technician as well as a MUA and an educator. It's best to always be prepared to do a little hand work on set as a MUA your work can extend to nails.
Tools kit: disposable 120 grit nail file, disposable buffer, disposable orangewood stick (there should be NO dirt under those nails) sheer nude polish,clear matte polish for men (optional),clear topcoat, cuticle oil, polish remover and wipes. Nippers if you are qualified but ONLY if there is a loose hangnail. NEVER trim down cuticles the way you would in salon while working on set and always do oil last after polish is completely dry. no massage necessary.
Just bring several standard colours to set but try to stick with neutrals as red, bright or dark nail polish are not generally selected for commercial shoots unless it is specified. Beiges, nudes, pinks are best. But bring a few classics. The director/stylist will choose from what you have.
Cheers and happy blending
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