Stressed out about a long busy week ahead? Need to get away? Instead, treat yourself to your own at home mani-pedi with a friend or two! Here are a few tips to creating the perfect at home manicure & pedicure.
- Tools you will need: Nail file, Shaping buff, Nail polish remover, cuticle lotion & stick, lotion, undercoat polish, top coat and your favorite nail polish!
- Begin with removing any old nail polish with nail polish remover and file nail edge to your preference. ( I prefer short and square!)
- Next, buff the top of nail to get rid of any ridges and create a nice shine.
- After buffing, put on cuticle lotion and let sit for 2 minutes. When the 2 minutes is up, push back your cuticles and trim them if necessary.
- When your nails are done and managed to your preference, soak in warm water to rinse off the cuticle lotion.
- If your with a friend, now is the time to pamper each other by giving a nice hand massage. Use the lotion for the massage but try to not get on the nail. If any lotion does get on the nails, don't worry, just grab some rubbing alcohol and put it over the nail so that the polish will stick when applied.
- Now, apply an undercoat of polish. This helps to maintain your nail growth, strength and also helps to keep the color on longer!
- Now is the fun part! Grab your favorite nail polish ( Try SpaRitual nail polish in Airhead, one of my new favorites!) and apply in a downward motion moving away from the cuticle for a perfect streak free look. Apply as many coats as desired. ( the nice thing about spa rituals nail polish is you only have to apply once!) Let dry for 5 to 10 minutes.
- After your polish has dried, apply a top coat to ensure that your color will stay on for the crazy buy week to come!
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