Manicure

MANICURE:

Step 1: Remove current nail polish 

Step 2: Clip, file and buff your nails.

Clip nails first, if necessary. Then file (in one direction) to get your tips square, round or
somewhere in between. Buff tops and sides of nails lightly with a nail buffer (not your
emery board) to create a smooth surface.

Step 3: Push back your cuticles.

Soften cuticles with oil or lotion and then push back gently with a cuticle stick. Your cuticles
protect your nails from bacteria and keep them soft, so avoid cutting them.

Step 4: Exfoliate your hands.

Exfoliate hands, wrists and forearms with a hand scrub that eliminates dead skin cells and
replenishes moisture. Use a nailbrush to clean under nails. Wash hands afterward and dry
them thoroughly.

Step 5: Moisturize your hands.

Moisturize now to avoid smudging almost-dry nail polish later. Take the opportunity to
give yourself a mini hand massage—just because you are not at the spa doesn't mean you
can't relax! To finish, swipe each nail with nail polish remover.

Step 6: Apply the nail polish base coat.

Apply base coat to hydrate and protect nails and prevent chipping.  wait two full minutes
between each coat, starting with the base coat.

Step 7: Apply the first coat of color nail polish.

Now for the fun part! Apply a coat of your newest hue, being sure to get the brush all the
way down to the cuticle and into the corners of the nail. Maximum coverage on the first
coat makes the second coat a breeze.