Taking care of your nails at home can be both relaxing and rewarding.
Here's a simple guide to the essential steps for a flawless manicure that will give you salon-quality results, without leaving the comfort of your home:
Remove the previous varnish:
Use a non-acetone nail polish remover to completely remove any previous polish residue from your nails.
Cutting and filing nails:
Trim your nails to the desired length, then file them to achieve the desired shape. Be sure to file in one direction to avoid tearing.
Soak your nails:
Dip your hands in warm water for a few minutes to soften the cuticles.
Push cuticles:
Use a boxwood stick or cuticle pusher to gently push back the cuticles on each nail. Do not cut cuticles, as this can lead to infections.
Moisturize cuticles and hands:
Apply a moisturizer or special cuticle oil to your nails and cuticles to soften and moisturize them.
Apply a base:
Apply a thin coat of base coat to each nail to protect the nail and prolong the wear of the polish.
Apply the varnish:
Apply two thin coats of nail polish in the color of your choice, allowing each coat to dry between applications.
Add a top coat:
Finish with a coat of clear top coat to seal in the color, add shine and protect your manicure from chipping.
Clean the burrs:
Use a fine brush dipped in nail polish remover to gently clean the polish smudges around your nails.
Allow to dry completely:
Wait until your manicure is completely dry before touching anything to avoid marks and damage.