Manicure Step by Step

A perfect manicure looks wonderful on anyone and moreover gives a well groomed clean look. Though going for a manicure at nail salon is a great way, it is very costly to afford every time. If you want to save your money and at the same time want to have a proper manicure step by step, here is the article that can help you. You can easily attain a professional appearing manicure by yourself.

Prepare your nails

• Trim your nails to the desired length using a nail cutter.
• Smooth the edges of each nail using a nail file. File the nail tips to any of the preferred shape, such as square, oval or round.
• Take some water in a medium sized bowl and soak all your fingers to remove any nail residue that arises from filing the nails. By doing so, even the nail cuticles become soft. Put the fingers for about 5 minutes and then dry the hands using a towel.
• Take a drop of cuticle remover on the nail base and massage so as to loosen the nail cuticle. Using an orange stick, push back the cuticle to loosen the dead skin. With the help of cuticle trimmer, trim the loose nail cuticles.
• Wash your nails and hands using soap and water. Dry the hands properly and then massage the hands and nails with lotion.

Polish your nails

• Firstly, you should polish the nails with base coat. This is used as a primer and helps the nail color stay for longer time and even strengthens the nails.
• Now apply the primary coat of nail polish. Apply a stroke from the center of the nail base to the nail tip. Paint the either sides to complete the primary coat. Repeat the same to the other nails.
• Wrap cotton to the orange stick and dip it in a nail polish remover. Using the soaked cotton wrapped stick, clean the polish around the nail and under the nail tip.
• Apply the second coat in the same manner as you have applied the primary coat. By applying another coat, the nails shine and the color lasts longer.
• Allow the nails to dry in air for about half an hour. You can even use a nail dryer spray for the polish to dry faster.