Give Yourself An Amazing Manicure At Home

Remove Old Polish Use nail polish remover and cotton balls or pads to gently remove any existing nail polish.

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Trim and Shape Clip your nails to your desired length and shape them using a nail file. File in one direction to prevent splitting.

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Soak Your Hands Fill a bowl with warm water and a bit of hand soap or a gentle hand soak.

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Push Back Cuticles Use a cuticle pusher or an orangewood stick to gently push back your cuticles. Be careful not to cut them unless they are loose and need trimming.

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Exfoliate Use a hand scrub or exfoliant to remove dead skin cells. Pay attention to the areas around your nails. You can also make a DIY sugar scrub

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Moisturize Apply cuticle oil to your nails and a rich hand cream to your hands. Massage it in to hydrate and nourish your skin.

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Apply Base Coat Apply a thin layer of base coat to protect your nails and help the polish adhere better.

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Apply Nail Polish Apply your chosen nail polish color in thin, even coats. Let each coat dry before applying the next.

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Apply Top Coat Once your colored polish is dry, apply a top coat to seal in the color and add shine. This also helps your manicure last longer.

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Clean Up If you've accidentally painted outside your nails, use a small brush dipped in nail polish remover to clean up the edges.

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