There is something inexplicably satisfying in seeing our nails looking perfect. A manicure is a luxury for some, while a guilty pleasure for others. Getting a professional manicure may not always be possible and can be quite expensive. And frankly, most of us don’t have the time to go to a parlor to get our nails done. What if we do manicure at home?
In this article, you will find how to do a salon-worthy manicure at home. I promise you it’s super easy, quick, and would give your nails a salon-worthy finish.
DIY Manicure at Home
STEP 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather all of your nail-care supplies before you start. This saves time and a lot of grumbling, trust me. You’ll need:
- Nail clippers and buffer
- Cuticle pusher and nipper
- Cuticle and hand cream
- Nail polish remover
- Cotton pads/ Q-tips
- Base coat and top coat
- Nail polish of your choice
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STEP 2: Clean off Your Nails
Use nail polish remover to clean your nails of any traces of old polish or dirt, before you start. Make sure to get the side creases clean.
STEP 3: Clip and File
Clip your nails to your desired length and file them to your desired shape. If you have got short nails, simply file them rather than cutting them to get that beautiful shape.
STEP 4: Hand Soak
This is the most relaxing part of your home manicure. Soak your hands in a bowl of warm water, with a few drops of essential oils like Lavender and a gentle cleanser added to it. This not only moisturizes your skin and nail bed but also de-stresses you.
Use a gentle brush to scrape above and under your nails, to remove dirt and exfoliate dead cells. Don’t soak it too long, lest your fingers get pruned.
STEP 5: Take Care of the Cuticles
Once the fingers have been soaked, the cuticles soften. This allows you to either push them down or nip them off softly, without tearing your skin. Apply some cuticle cream and massage for a minute.
Be very careful while pushing or cutting the cuticles as pricking the nail bed or the sides can lead to infection.
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STEP 6: Moisturize
Apply a hand cream, preferably a hydrating one, and massage for a few minutes. Give more attention to your fingers, the space between them, and your nail beds.
STEP 7: Prepare Your Nails
The nails need to be clean and dry for the polish to stick on properly. So, wipe your nails down with a cotton pad, to remove any cream.
STEP 8: Base Coat
A base coat can either be a clear polish or a white one. White polish makes other colors stand bright. A base coat prevents dark colors from staining your nails and also makes the surface even.
STEP 9: Top Coat
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Now for the fun part of your DIY manicure at home process, apply 2-3 coats of nail polish of your choice. Go for some nail art, if you’re feeling bold. Add a splash of glitter in there, and just go nuts, whatever floats your boat.
Make sure to apply a second or third coat only after the previous coat dries.
STEP 10: The Finishing Touch
Apply a single layer of clear polish on the top after it has completely dried, to give it a glossy finish. Don’t do this if you’ve applied a matte nail polish.
Conclusion
Pamper yourself with this incredibly easy manicure at home, to get beautiful looking, healthy nails. Now you can save both time and money and even become a manicurist yourself.
