Quick Manicure Guide
Keeping your hands and nails in good shape are very important.
It lets everyone know you take pride in yourself and keeps them from getting dry and uncomfortable.
After awhile, good hand and nail care will become a habit you can't live without.
You should be sure to wash your hands often and apply lotion immediately after to keep your skin hydrated and supple.
The first thing you need to do is wash and dry your hands completely.
Using a pair of cuticle trimmers, carefully trim any torn or ragged cuticles.
Next you need to file your nails.
I know everyone says to file your nails in one direction, but I admit, I never do.
I just file them until I get the shape I want, then call it good.
You can use a nail buffer to smooth out the tops of your nails if you have any ridges.
Be sure not to buff too much or too often so you don't weaken your nails.
Apply cuticle oil to your cuticles, work it in well, and let it soak in for a minute or two.
After this I like to soak my hands in a bowl of warm water for about 5 minutes.
Use an orange stick (wrapped in cotton if you like) to gently push back your cuticles.
Next I like to apply a little nail polish remover to a cotton balls and give my nails a quick swipe to make sure the cuticle oil doesn't keep my nail polish from adhering well.
The hardest part of a manicure is picking a color, so good luck! Once you do, dip your nail brush in the polish and lightly brush it against the inside of the top of the bottle to remove any extra polish.
A good paint job involves only three strokes.
Paint a stripe down the center of your nail, then one down each side.
With a little practice you should be able to do this easily.
It's really not as hard as it sounds.
I like to start with a base coat, then a coat of color, then finish with a top coat..
..
letting it dry completely in between coats.
You can reapply the top coat every few days to give it a little extra shine and refresh your color.
Washing your tools with rubbing alcohol when you are done will keep them sanitary and help them last longer.
It lets everyone know you take pride in yourself and keeps them from getting dry and uncomfortable.
After awhile, good hand and nail care will become a habit you can't live without.
You should be sure to wash your hands often and apply lotion immediately after to keep your skin hydrated and supple.
The first thing you need to do is wash and dry your hands completely.
Using a pair of cuticle trimmers, carefully trim any torn or ragged cuticles.
Next you need to file your nails.
I know everyone says to file your nails in one direction, but I admit, I never do.
I just file them until I get the shape I want, then call it good.
You can use a nail buffer to smooth out the tops of your nails if you have any ridges.
Be sure not to buff too much or too often so you don't weaken your nails.
Apply cuticle oil to your cuticles, work it in well, and let it soak in for a minute or two.
After this I like to soak my hands in a bowl of warm water for about 5 minutes.
Use an orange stick (wrapped in cotton if you like) to gently push back your cuticles.
Next I like to apply a little nail polish remover to a cotton balls and give my nails a quick swipe to make sure the cuticle oil doesn't keep my nail polish from adhering well.
The hardest part of a manicure is picking a color, so good luck! Once you do, dip your nail brush in the polish and lightly brush it against the inside of the top of the bottle to remove any extra polish.
A good paint job involves only three strokes.
Paint a stripe down the center of your nail, then one down each side.
With a little practice you should be able to do this easily.
It's really not as hard as it sounds.
I like to start with a base coat, then a coat of color, then finish with a top coat..
..
letting it dry completely in between coats.
You can reapply the top coat every few days to give it a little extra shine and refresh your color.
Washing your tools with rubbing alcohol when you are done will keep them sanitary and help them last longer.
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