A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands by a nail technician.

A manicure treatment can be just for the hands or nails, or can be for both.

A common manicure found is the filing, shaping of the nails and the application of polish.

The application of artificial nail tips, acrylics or artificial nail gels. 

Some manicures can include the painting of pictures or designs on the nails or applying small decals or imitation jewels.