Japanese scientists from Saitama Gakuen University in Kawaguchi studied the effect of manicure treatments on women’s mental health. The study was published in the scientific journal magazine Frontiers in Psychology (FP).
Experts wanted to understand how this ritual affected people’s emotions, relaxation, and overall well-being.
“I became interested in this topic because of the growing body of research on the intersection of self-care practices and their impact on mental health. I was intrigued by the idea that something as simple as getting your nails done at the salon could have a significant psychological impact. I wanted to explore the potential of this underexplored field,” said Associate Professor Atsushi Kawakubo, author of the study.
To delve deeper into the psychological effects of manicures, researchers conducted an online survey of Japanese women from different age groups and regions. A total of 500 Japanese women aged 20-30 living in big cities participated in the research.
Participants answered questions about their age, marital status, cosmetic income and expenses. They were also asked about their nail care habits, whether they do their own manicures, go to beauty salons, or neither.
It turns out that nail care, like make-up, has a positive psychological effect on women. Participants reported increased positive emotions, relaxation, and revitalization during nail care sessions.
The study found that people who received nail care from salon nail technicians reported more positive emotions and greater relaxation than those who groomed their own nails.
This finding highlights the potential benefits of visiting a nail salon; because this experience seems to have a more significant impact on a person’s mood and relaxation.
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