Ever dreamt of getting salon-like nails without stepping outside? Once you follow these 7 steps, you can have the perfect manicure from the comfort of your home. You can include this in your self-care routine too, as it’s cost-effective and very rewarding once acquire this skill.
For a perfect DIY manicure, you will need the following tools:
- Nail Polish remover or acetone
- Cotton ball or Cotton Pad
- Nail file
- Cuticle Pusher
- Cuticle Trimmers (optional)
- A base coat, Top coat
- Now that you have everything that’s needed, let’s begin!
Step 1: Clean your nails
Stripe your nails off old nail polish or any traces of previously used products with the help of nail polish remover and cotton. Make sure to clean dark colors like red, carefully. Clean hands provide the perfect canvas to lay your art on.
Step 2: Shape your nails
Give your nails the desired shape once the old nail polish is gone by using the nail file. Decide if you want short nails or long nails, and file accordingly. This might take some time so be patient because it’s all going to be worth it!
Step 3: Push back cuticles
Gently push back the cuticles that are coming onto your nails with the help of a cuticle pusher. This keeps the nail even and prevents bumps that will make the nail polish look clumped at some places.
Step 4: Clip the excess skin
Once you push back the cuticles, you can see white dead skin accumulated at the base of your nails. Carefully clip the dead skin using a cuticle trimmer. This step is optional although it will make your nails look significantly better.
Instead of using a cuticle trimmer, you can use a moisturizer or cuticle oil to massage and push back the cuticles. This will help you achieve a neat look as well.
Instead of using a cuticle trimmer, you can use a moisturizer or cuticle oil to massage and push back the cuticles. This will help you achieve a neat look as well.
Step 5: Apply base coat
After step 4, wash your hands to get rid of all the dirt. Now its time to apply the base coat! Start from the center of the nail and apply thin, even strokes. Base coat smooths nails to create an even surface.
Step 6: Apply Nail Polish
Once the base coat is dried, apply the nail polish of your choice. similar to the base coat, apply thin even strokes, if you are not happy with the outcome of using just one coat of nail polish, add on another layer after the first layer has dried.
Step 7: Apply Top Coat
Finally, apply the top coat to help your manicure last longer.
Wow! Look at the art you’ve created on your nails. Don’t they look elegant? Who knew salon-ready nails could be done at home following such simple steps? An at-home manicure is easier than you’d think.
