A manicure is a beauty treatment performed on the hands and fingernails. The word 'manicure,' derived from Latin, may be divided into two parts: 'manus,' which stands for hand, and 'cura,' which represents care. Manicuring includes filing the nails, shaping them, and applying nail polish.

In short, it's when you get something done to your nails that goes beyond standard grooming. While you could paint your nails at home, a luxury nail salon gives you the full works. This could include cuticles, moisturizer, and more. A manicure is done to your hands, whereas a pedicure is done to your feet.