The Importance Of Giving Yourself A Manicure

Giving yourself a manicure can save both time and money. Some women feel the best nail shape is one that is not quite square and not quite oval. File nails into the shape that mirrors the curve of the nail base. If you want to make sure the nails are of the same length, line each of the nails with the counter-parts. Do not shake the nail polish bottle. It is better to roll it between the palms. You can mix the polish better so that there are no air bubbles. Right before polishing clean nails, get a cotton ball, soak it in nail polish remover and swipe it across the nails. This removes excess oils or soap that causes peeling when the polish is applied. A good way to put nail polish is to hold the brush between the thumb and middle

Start with a thin layer using a basecoat. Then apply a thin layer of polish down the middle and then one on the left and then one on the right. Let the first coat dry for a couple of minutes. Repeat it and then follow it with a thin layer of topcoat. Once the manicure is finished, use an orangewood stick that is dipped in nail polish remover along either side of the nails to fix mistakes. You can also speed up the drying process by using the blow-dryer at the toes. But make sure you set it at cool for about a minute. The dry should be about 12 inches from the feet. You can also apply cuticle oil over the nail polish. This keeps anything from sticking to the polish. Be sure you also remove stained nails. You can even use a damp towel from the microwave, put your feet in moisturizer and then wrap them in a warm towel. Now the question we ask is how can we protect your manicure. Use a swipe of topcoat every other day on the manicure and about once a week on the pedicure. This will keep the polish from chipping. Using a nail buffer to help with chipped polish. You can repair a chip by smoothing any ragged edges with a buffer. It is then time to fill in the chip with polish. Wait until it is dry and then apply a coat over the entire nail. It is also not a good idea to file nails after a shower since they are very soft. It is better to file in one direction so that there won't be any

The first thing to do is to wash your hands and remove old nail polish. Use an acetone-free polish remover if the nails have a light shade. An acetone remover can be used for darker shades. Use an orangewood stick that has a covered end covered in cotton and dip it into the nail polish remover for the edges if this is needed. The next step is to clip the nails. Make a "squoval" shape which means the shape should not be a square or an oval. Clip the nails straight across. Get a file and file it in one direction. The corners should be slightly rounded. The next step is to prepare the nails. Take time to apply cuticle remover to cuticles. Place a few drops of jojoba or almond oil in a bowl that has a warm water. Soak the hands for a few minutes in the warm water and then pat the hands dry. Twist a portion of a water-moistened cotton on one end of an orangewood stick. Use the stick to push back the cuticles. Make sure you do not cut the cuticles. You risk the chance to nick the skin. Exfoliate the hands with a body scrub. Take time to rinse your hands and put hand cream. Then soak a cotton ball in a nail polish remover and swipe it across the nails. This removes the hand cream and extra oils or soap that could cause peeling when the polish is applied on the nails. Other nail shapes are also common. The next step is to paint the nails. You need two shades of color. One of the colors is for the nail, and the