You appear more put together and tidy when your manicure is neat and well-executed. However, getting a manicure professionally may be costly and time-consuming. When you can give yourself a flawless manicure at home, why go to the salon? Go on to find out how. Here are the solutions for the perfect Home Manicure.
Trim Your Nails
Nail filing can prevent uneven edges from snagging and causing damage, as well as help preserve the nails’ uniform length and shape Prior to filing, decide on the shape you want your nails to have. Choose a shorter style, such as square or round nails for an easy-to-maintain everyday appearance. Try an elongated almond form for a more refined appearance.
Put Some Soap on Your Nails
Put some thick hand cream on. After that, soak your nails for five minutes in warm, soapy water to soften the cuticles. If you want to use your iPad or browse through a magazine, do it one hand at a time.
Start with a blank slate: polish remover to get rid of any old polish. Before applying your base coat, give the polish remover another swish. Any oil, moisturizer, or cuticle-removing products left on nails can cause bubbles in your nail polish and quick chipping. Moisturizing Polish Remover, which contains conditioning elements, is recommended.
Retract Your Cuticles
Wet a nail stone and use it to push back your cuticles. Trim your hangnails if you have them, but don’t snip your cuticles because they protect your nails from infection.
Put on a basecoat
Because it shields your natural nails and keeps your manicure in place, a base coat is crucial. A common mistake people make when trying to do a manicure is skipping the base coat. The base coat’s primary function is to serve as a glue for your nail lacquer, shielding your nails from stains.
Apply two coats of paint
It’s time to add color now! One coat can do the trick if the polish is thick and has good pigmentation, but two coats are the standard. apply three thin coats for lacquers or hues that tend to be streaky (white being one of them) too many coats will take longer to dry and can begin to look uneven.
But application is just as important as quantity when it comes to coatings. Try not to paint too close to the nail’s edge when applying your first layer. To avoid polish overflowing around your nails, apply the second coat closer to the cuticle and edge. Make sure to give the tips of your nails a swipe horizontally so they are thoroughly coated to extend the life of your manicure.
Put on a final coat
It’s time for the last coat now, which will protect all of your hard work. A high-quality top coat can prolong the life of your manicure by shielding the color from abrasion and environmental factors like sunshine and water, which can lead to chipping.
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