How to Do Manicure
February 22, 2010
There are so many reasons why men and women should pay attention to their nails.
Nails can tell so much about a person and the value of personal hygiene. Visually, it may be tiny but it adds character to your appearance. For women, nail polishing adds sophistication and style. They love playing with colors. However, it could also weaken nails and discolor.
How to properly care for your nails?
Generally, free your nails from dirt. If your job involves handling chemicals that could harm your nails, wash it thoroughly. This could also save you from contaminating your food.
Give your nails a breather like a nail spa, especially if you constantly use nail polish. Leave it as it is for a few days before having manicure session again. In this manner, you can avoid draining the nutrients that could lead to weakening and breakage.
Want a longer-staying manicure?
Manicure is a luxury for women. Having the perfect color that makes you feel pretty and sexy, is a real self-esteem booster you want to savor for long. And just when you’re still high on the feeling, it starts to peel.
Make it stay longer by ensuring the health of your nails and cuticles. Accomplish this by applying Olive Oil on it.
Applying petroleum jelly and wearing socks is often recommended to pamper your feet, but this could also work wonders for your toenails. It helps in strengthening your nails –sort of your chipping prevention.
When you finally have your manicure done, give about a minute for the polish to dry a little and submerge it for 15 seconds in cold water. This procedure dries your polish completely from surface and underneath.
Want a fine looking French manicure?
Doing manicure on your own is not an easy task, especially if you are particular about the results. A professional looking manicure is achievable with constant practice and patience.
The shape of your nails must complement the shape of your fingers. So trim it to the length that is comfortable for you. French manicure is easy, if you learn this trick.
Use tapes to cover each nail, just enough to show the tips and apply the white nail polish. When every nail is done, remove the tape and apply a sheer pink polish or the transparent ones.
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