Simple Steps For Home Manicure

Do you have limited time and money to go to a salon for a manicure? Do you want beautiful and toned hands easily at home.  

Then, follow these simple and easy steps to get the salon like manicure feel at home:-

Step 1: - Remove Your old Nail Paint 

Take a good quality nail remover and remove the already applied nail paint from your nails properly. After removing the nail paint, gently wash your hands with soap and lukewarm water and then gently pat to dry with a soft towel.

Step 2: - Trim and File Your Nails 

Properly trim your nails using a nail cutter to the length of your choice. Once the nails are trimmed take a nail file and start filing your nails in properly in one direction. Start from one edge and move to the top smoothly and do not file your nails back and forth.

Step 3: - Soak Hands in Soft Water To Soften Cuticles

Take lukewarm water in a bowl with a moisturizing soap or any liquid soap and then soak your hands for 5-7 minutes. This will make the cuticles soft and remove the dirt under your finger nails. Pat to dry using a soft and clean towel. Remember the water should not be too hot and do not keep your hands for too long.

Step 4: - Remove Cuticles 

Take a cuticle cream or oil and properly apply it all over your fingers. This will help in softening the right spots. Take a cuticle stick and gently push back the cuticles one at a time. Trim the skin with the help of a cuticle nipper, but very carefully without getting cut in your cuticles as it will harm your nails and also cause bleeding.

Step 5: - Scrub Your Hands 

Use your daily scrub or you can also prepare a homemade scrub with olive oil and salt/sugar together. Scrub your hands for 2-3 minutes, but very carefully without touching your fingers and nails. Wash it properly with fresh water and pat to dry with a soft towel. This will make your hands clean and remove dead skin.

Step 6:- Moisturize your hands 

Take your favorite moisturizer and properly apply it on your hands and cuticles. Gently massage your hands and fingers for a few minutes. Remove any excess cream from fingers (except from the cuticles as it needs to be well moisturized) by wiping as with a damp cloth. This will make your hands feel relaxed.

Step 7:- Apply Base coat 

Before applying nail paint, use the base coat with nail strengthening formula and let it dry completely.

Step 8 :-  Apply Your Favorite Nail Paint

Start applying nail paint from one side of nail and apply a very thin coat of nail paint on your nails. After the first coat dries, you can apply the next coat for more shine. Let it dry completely. Apply the nail polish in smooth strokes moving from base of nail to tip of nail in three strokes starting with one in the middle, and then one on each side.

With these simple and easy steps you can get the manicure right in the comfort of your home and also work wonders on your nails and cuticles. Do it once every week to get good and shiny hands and nails.