Beauty 29 July
2023

Everything You Need… For the Perfect Manicure

In need of a manicure and don’t feel like going to the salon?

Cover Photo Courtesy of Instagram.com/chanel.beauty

In need of a manicure and don’t feel like going to the salon? Well, it’s for situations like these that you always need to be prepared to do some DIY. When it comes to giving your nails a makeover at home, the task might sound hard but relax, it’s easier than you think. So, let us take you through the procedure step by step!

Start off by cleaning your nails from any nail polish. For this step, we love Dior’s Dissolvant Abricot for its gentle, acetone-free formula that ensures fast and efficient nail enamel removal while being rich with nail care ingredients.
Next, you need to shape your nails. If they’re too long and you need to shorten them, start by clipping them. Then file them according to the desired shape by tilting the tool and gently filing them in one direction from slightly underneath to avoid overfilling.
To create a smooth surface, lightly buff the top and sides of your nails. This step will also prevent the natural oils in your nails from building up and remove any residues that might ruin your manicure.
Now, the cuticles… Prep them with a cuticle remover like Deborah Lippmann’s Exfoliating Cuticle Remover Nail Treatment, then gently push them back with a cuticle stick. Don’t cut them! In fact, they protect your nails from bacteria and keep them soft.
Your hands should also be part of your manicure, so show them some love by exfoliating them using a beauty marvel such as Deborah Lippmann’s Marshmallow Whipped Hand & Cuticle Scrub.
Moisturize your hands and cuticles with a cream such as Clarins’ Hand & Nail Nourishing Treatment Cream.
Before you start applying your favorite color, you need to protect your nails by applying a base coat. For this step, NAILS INC.’s Nailkale Superfood Base Coat is definitely one to add to your collection.
While keeping the layer thin, apply the first coat of your chosen color. Start off with one stroke in the middle, then one on each side of the nail.
Wait two minutes, then apply the second coat of your nail polish while also keeping the layer thin.
To add the perfect touch to these wonderful nails, carefully apply some topcoat to avoid shrinkage on the sides once it dries out. For this step, we love using NAILS INC.’s Retinol Second Top Coat that gives the nails an unparalleled shine.
Finally, wrap a thin piece of cotton around the end of your cuticle stick, soak it with nail polish remover and clean up any mistakes you might have done. Then, wait until everything dries and get ready to show this DIY work that you’ve proudly achieved!