My Step-by-Step At Home Manicure Routine

There’s something about having a manicure that just makes it seem like you have your life together!  A manicure adds that extra style and touch to any outfit!

If I’m being completely honest, I am never 100% satisfied with the paint job from a ‘professional’ salon, plus it’s $30 a pop, so I just stick to doing it myself.  That’s a perfectionist for ya 😉  Just add it to my never ending grooming routine…

Here is my tried and true, step-by-step manicure routine

 

1. Remove existing, old polish
2. cut to desired length
3. file and shape the tips
4. file with a corse texture file block to smooth out ridges
5. apply cuticle oil
6. push cuticles back with a cuticle stick
7. remove excess cuticle skin with cuticle cutter
8. wash hands with antibacterial soap
9. use nail brush to deep clean nails and nail beds
10. dry hands and nails thouroghly
11. apply a clear base coat
12. apply two coats of colored polish
13. apply top coat
14. let dry

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