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TIP 1: How To Give Yourself A Manicure
Whether you prefer your nails to be long or short, they can
still look stunning with a little know-how.
1. Wash and dry your hands.
2. Using a double-sided emery board, file nails using a gentle
stroke. Avoid corners of your nails as this can weaken them.
3. Begin to shape your nails. The most popular shape to use is
oval, but choose what is most suited to your hand and finger
shape.
4. Check to see how well you have done. Run your nails over an
old pair of pantyhose. Your nails should not snag the hose.
5. Apply a softener to your cuticles. Allow to site for a minute
or so.
6.Transfer hands to a bowl of warm water and soak for an
additional few minutes.
7. Gently push back the cuticles. This should not be painful.
If hangnails are present, carefully clip them.
8. Apply hand lotion and begin to massage the palm of your hand
with the thumb of your other hand. This will help to circulate
the blood. Work your way over the remainder of the hand and then
repeat giving equal time to the other hand.
9. Before color is applied to nails, they must be cleaned. Time
for color. Pick up a small amount of polish on your brush and
paint one stroke down the center of your nail. Your brush should
hold just enough color to accomplish this. Stroke the sides of
the nail and you are done. The nail should be completely colored
in three strokes. Allow to set for a minute or so before applying
the second coat.
11. Wait until polish is set (dry to the touch) and then apply
the top coat. Don't skip this step as it not only adds life to
your manicure, it will protect your nails as well.
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