Steps To The Salon Look Manicure

Proper mani & making it last!

 Here are a few steps you can follow to achieve the perfect and properly done manicure from home.

Step 1

Start by applying a base coat to clean dry nails

Step 2

Lightly wipe the sides of the brush on the opening of the bottle

Step 3

for a perfect polish, stroke nail lacquer down the center of the nail, then down each side of the nail, and a last stroke to smooth it out. Repeat for double coat.

Step 4

Clean up the mistakes around the nail with nail polish remover, use with either a Q-tip or you can get some cotton from a
cotton ball and wrap a piece of it around a toothpic (in replacement of a cuticle stick if you don't have one)

Step 5

shine, seal, and protect your polish by applying one coat of a Top Coat polish of your choice (I like the ones with UV protection) pull over the tips of nails
to seal in your color.


Notes-

• Before applying polish, shape your nails with a fine-grit cushion file, don't saw your nails back and forth with a nail file; it can weaken the nail’s free edge. Instead, file nails from the corners towards the center in one direction.

• Make sure you let your nails completely dry before moving around to much.

• Keep your hands moisturized, after you wash your hands apply lotion to hands and cuticles to prevent hangnails, cracking and peeling. Just before bedtime is a perfect. Massaging the cuticle area also stimulates blood circulation, which helps nail growth.

• Don't expose nails to household cleansers or harsh chemicals, even prolonged exposure to fresh water can dry out nails and hands. So wear gloves when cleaning.