Getting the Perfect Manicure

Gone are the days when they say beauty comes from the inside ''let the physical beauty tell a better part of the inner beauty'' and it all starts from the head to the toe. Many have become quite ignorant on giving their hands the least it deserves in beauty and health wise. Some say its capital intensive and some say its not necessary butt just like I would always say, beauty is not negotiable its all about doing it the right way.


Getting the perfect manicure from your beautyician or a home made is worth the time and money spent. Here are some tips to get that dazzling and healthy manicure all in an easy way:

Step 1. Start by trimming your nails to the desired length. Make sure all of them are even. And remember. When it comes to the French manicure, the longer they are, the better.        

Step 2.Figure out the type of shape you’d like (either rounded or square). Then grab a nail file and get to work.        

Step 3.If you really want to recreate the spa experience at home, dip your hands in a bowl of warm water and let them soak for a minute or two. Then take a cuticle pusher (or orangewood stick) and gently push your cuticles back. Use the opposite end of the cuticle pusher to remove any dirt and grime from underneath your nails.        

Step 4.Now, before you apply your first coat of polish, buff the top of your nails to prepare them for it. If you’re doing Red Carpet Manicure gel nails (like me), at this point you’ll want to cleanse your nails with the Purify Pre & Post Application Cleanser. Next, take the Prep Max Adhesion Sanitizer, and lightly paint a thin layer onto each nail. For those of you doing just a regular polish, simply massage cuticle oil onto your nails at this time.
                                      
Step 5.You’re all ready for your base coat now. Paint on a thin layer of sheer pink polish, and let your nails dry for a couple of minutes. For gels nails, cure them under the LED light for 45 seconds only, no longer. Repeat this step again with a second coat of polish, and allow your nails to dry (or cure) before moving on.                                  

Step 6.Once they’re all dry, place the nail guides on them to snag the perfect white tip pain-free. Don’t have any? That’s alright. The next step will just require some concentration on your part.                                                           

Step 7.With your white polish, lightly brush color onto the tip of your nails (as if you were creating an upside down smiley or a sad face). Let the polish dry for a few minutes. For gel nails, let it cure for 45 seconds. Repeat this step with a second coat, and wait for it to dry or cure.                                   

Step 8.Remove your nail guide, and apply a top coat of polish. Allow this coat to dry for several minutes (or cure it under the light for 45 seconds).

Voila, you have your own French Mani! Let's not forget to live and learn, have a blessed day.

Writer: Kalu Davids