Night Repair
Getting a professional manicure is one
of my favorite indulgences. When I don't
have the time or the means for a trip to
the salon, here's how I do it at home!
of my favorite indulgences. When I don't
have the time or the means for a trip to
the salon, here's how I do it at home!
1 Prep
Soak hands in warm,
soapy water. Remove
any old polish
completely.
Soak hands in warm,
soapy water. Remove
any old polish
completely.
2 Shape
Cut and file your
nails. I like to keep
mine really short and
slightly rounded.
Cut and file your
nails. I like to keep
mine really short and
slightly rounded.
3 Cuticles
Push back using a
metal tool then trim (or
just use a hand creme
if you're opposed to
cutting them).
Push back using a
metal tool then trim (or
just use a hand creme
if you're opposed to
cutting them).
4 Buff
The most important
step! Buffing ensures
that the polish goes
on smoothly and
cleaner overall.
The most important
step! Buffing ensures
that the polish goes
on smoothly and
cleaner overall.
5 Paint
Apply one broad stripe
down the center. Push
down the brush for the
sides to cover the edges.
Add one more coat. Finish
with a clear top coat.
Apply one broad stripe
down the center. Push
down the brush for the
sides to cover the edges.
Add one more coat. Finish
with a clear top coat.
Guidelines
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