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11 Steps for a Perfect Home Made Manicure ...

Olga Apr 8, 2023

11 Steps for a Perfect Home Made Manicure ...
11 Steps for a Perfect Home Made Manicure ...

Step 1. Remove your old nail polish ...


First things first! Take your time removing old nail polish. If it's a bright shade (red, bright pink, black), place the cotton round dipped in nail polish remover on the nail and wait for 5 seconds before removing - it will come off faster and easier!

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2. Shape the nail ...

Shaping the nail is the next step. The fingernails should be filed into oval tips. Begin on the left hand with the little finger and work towards the thumb. Hold the finger between your thumb and the first two fingers of the left hand. Hold the fingernail file in the right hand. Slant the fingernail file so that the filing is done mostly to the under side of the nail. File each fingernail from the corner to the center, going from right to left and then from left to right. On each side of the fingernail, stroke in one direction only. Repeat the process on the right hand.

3. Soften the cuticles ...

Softening the cuticles is accomplished by soaking the fingers in a small finger bowl filled with soapy water. A few drops of mild dish soap added to water in the finger bowl works well. Carefully dry the hand by holding a small towel and place, the hand on the towel. Dry the hand while simultaneously pushing back the cuticle and skin on each fingernail. Be very gentle.

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4. Remove the cuticles ...

Apply cuticle remover by following the directions on the cuticle remover tube or bottle. Gently loosen the cuticle with an orangewood stick or cuticle pusher. Keep the cuticle moist while working. Wash gently and dry.

5. Clean under the edge of the nail ...

Clean under the free edge of the fingernail by dipping a cotton-tipped orangewood stick in soapy water and cleaning under the nail from the center outward to each side.

6. Remove extra-pieces ...

Sometimes it is necessary to remove dead cuticle or hangnails with small scissors or cuticle nippers. Be very careful when you do this.

7. Moisturize cuticle area ...

Apply cuticle oil or cream at the base of the nail. Brush nails gently in a soapy water with a downward motion. Dry hands and nails thoroughly. Next use a very fine emery board. Buff nails giving them a smooth beveled edge. Wipe nails to remove any particles of cuticle or dead skin.

8. Apply base coat ...

Apply base coat using long strokes. When the base coat is dry to a light touch apply polish.

9. Apply nail polish ...

Apply polish lightly with strokes from the base to the tip. Excess polish on cuticle or nail can be easily removed with cotton tipped orangewood stick moistened with polish remover.

10. Apply top coat ...

Apply a top or seal coat. Brushing the top or seal coat around and under the tips of the nail will give the nail added protection.

11. Apply lotion ...

The final step is to apply lotion. This can be done if time permits. Nails need to be completely dry. Start at the wrists moving down to the fingertips with light rubbing motion.

Congratulations! Now you saved yourself $15-$30 and you've done your own manicure like a pro! :) How does that feel? How do your nails look? I am so excited I can't wait to hear how the steps worked for you!

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WOW, your good!

ty soo much i saved myself huge bucks and the results were amzing i just can't thank u enough ty soo sooo much :)

i spend a lot of time with this ... Thanks for advice

In terms of cuticle balsams, base coats and other nail care products for great looking french manicures, you should have a look at Trind's products. They work really well and a lot of women swear by it.

My pleasure, Maria :) Hope it was helpful!

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