I love to go to the professionals, partly because you feel so pampered. A manicure and pedicure often comes with a relaxing massage. But, it's not always practical because of time or finances. Here are some do it yourself tips.
1. Make sure your nails are clean and dry. Clip to your favorite length and file with an emery board using long, smooth strokes in all one direction so you don't encourage your nails to split.
2. If your nails are rough, you can choose to use a buffing block in a side to side motion. Be careful because too much of this can weaken your nails as well.
3. Soften your cuticles with cuticle oil. Push back gently and clean with an orange stick. You can trim hangnails with cuticle scissors and moisturize cuticles with your favorite hand cream.
4 Clean away all cream and oils with polish remover. Now is the time for your base coat. This is especially important for strong colors. How many of us have applied a bright color only to find when we remove it our nails are stained. Let dry for a minute.
5. Using three strokes, go for the polish. One down the middle and one on either side. These should be thin coats. Repeat and fix mistakes with a special correction stick or a cotton wrapped orange stick dipped in polish remover.
6. Finish with top coat
7. Let nails dry for at least 15 minutes. Chips can result if you hurry the process with fast drying spray.
8. To maintain add a topcoat every other day.
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