How I paint my nails

 

Hi everyone! Today I decided to finally to post about the topic I get most questions about: how I paint my nails. It took some practice, and a steady hand. Below I’ve listed ten steps to follow for perfect polished nails.

 

Do you feel like your hands and nails are needing a bit of love? Why not try an at-home manicure! Whether you want a simple polish look or more extravagant nail art, there are plenty of DIY manicure tutorials to take advantage of on Youtube! Doing a manicure at home is simple, affordable and with these step-by-step tutorials, you’ll get the hang of them quickly. It will look like you’ve had your nails professionally done, without spending a ton of money! Take a look at our best tips and tutorials for a gorgeous at home manicure!

5 Best Products for an At-Home Manicure

1. Keiby Citom Manicure Kit
   For a true at-home manicure experience, use this awesome manicure kit. Stocked with stainless steel mani essentials from nail clippers to cuticle cutters to a nail file and peeling knife, this stylish and elegant kit will ensure a flawless at-home manicure!
2. Seche Clear Base Coat
   Before applying your chosen nail polish, make sure to apply a base coat. A base coast creates a barrier between your polish and nail, preventing polish staining and discolouration. It also provides a smooth base so your nail colour can spread easily.
3. Seche Dry Fast Top Coat
   If you want your at-home manicure to last as long as possible, a solid top coat is key. A top coat prevents your polish from chipping and will provide a high glossy finish to your nails! The quick dry formula allows you to get back to your life as soon as possible and is designed to be bumped into without chipping!
4. Cuccio Revival Cuticle Oil
   Healthy cuticles are so important! They protect new nails from bacteria and help your nails stay healthy all around. This cuticle oil has a complex blend of oils and vitamins that nourish, moisturize and protect your cuticles and nails!
5. iEGrow Nail Dryer Lamp
   If you’re going to be doing a gel manicure at home, a UV nail lamp is a necessity! This one will cure your nails without doing any damage to your eyes or hands. It also prevents skin darkening!

4 Manicure Hacks Every Girl Needs to Know

1. Fix Mistakes Quickly
   You don’t want to end up with nail polish on the sides of your fingers when you finish your manicure. That’s a sure sign of a DIY mani, and one you don’t want to flaunt. As soon as you notice a mistake, use a Q-Tip and nail polish removerto create a clean line around the nail for a professional looking finish!
2. Apply White Polish Under Coloured Polish
   If you want your nail polish colour to pop more, try applying a coat of white polishunderneath as your base coat. This will enhance the colour, making it more vibrant and beautiful!
3. Create a DIY Hand Scrub
   For the ultimate manicure experience, make a DIY hand scrub to exfoliate dead skin and help your hands look and feel rejuvenated. Use a blend of lemon, sugar, coconut oil and argan oil to enrich and exfoliate your hands!
4. Wear Gloves in Water
   To ensure your manicure lasts as long as possible, wear rubber or latex gloves while washing dishes or cleaning around the house. This will keep your manicure in tip top shape and prevent split nails!

2 Cuticle Care Tips

1. Moisturize Your Cuticles
   If your cuticles are cracked or peeling, use a moisturizer or cuticle oilon them every day. The area around the nail bed is very delicate, so know that cracking and peeling is normal. If it’s really bad, you can try applying Vaselineovernight to repair damaged cuticles.
2. Soften Before Trimming
   If you’re going to trim your cuticles, make sure to soften them first by soaking your nails in warm water. Apply cuticle removeras well as a moisturizer if your cuticles are dry. Use a cuticle pusherto push back the cuticle along the nail bed and trim the excess skin.