Beautiful,
well-groomed nails are an important part of your overall look. Attractive
nails and hands enhance your appearance, whether you spend your days in a
kitchen or in a boardroom. Depending on your lifestyle, a basic manicure
will last one to two weeks.
The
French manicure (pink or 'nude' nails with white tips) is a timeless,
polished look and it is easy to do yourself at home.
Here’s what you need.
A nail file
cotton balls or cloths
nail polish remover
a wide nail polish brush
nail polish brush
natural pink toned nail polish White nail polish
1.
Remove any old polish.
2.
Decide what length and shape you want your nails to be. If they need
trimming, always cut from one corner of the nail to the other, using small,
even snips. Never start with a large cut in the middle - this can cause your
nails to crack or split.
3.
File your nails using long, even strokes. Short motions can weaken nails and
cause splitting.
4.
Take a buffing block and using the rough side, gently stroke the surface of the
nail, removing any ridges. Use the softer side for a few seconds to create a
smooth finish.
5.
Cuticles need addressing next, so dip the fingers of one hand in a bowl of warm
water to moisten and soften the skin. Lightly towel off. Use an orange stick to
gently push back your cuticles.
6.
Apply a thin layer of base coat to each nail using wide, even strokes from base
to tip. Let it dry completely.
7.
Carefully draw a thin line of white varnish across the natural tip of the nail.
If it looks uneven, let it dry, and put a second neater line over it. You can
fix any errors with a cotton bud dipped in varnish remover.
8.
Brush on the pink or nude varnish. Make sure there's not too much on the brush,
and stroke from one side of the nail to the other. You can put on more layers
if you need to deepen the colour, but always make sure the first layer is
touch-dry before you apply a second.
9.
When the colour has dried completely, apply topcoat.
Now your nails are ready. so flaunt it cos it feels good!
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