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Basic manicure

Hi dear readers, sorry for the delay on the lesson learning part. Was a little busy creating nail designs to post it on the blog. So here are the ways to do a simple manicure.

1. Firstly, clean your hands before you start on anything. You are recommended to use a sanitiser if you have one.


2. Cut the nails to your desire length with a nail clipper and file the edges to make it smooth and also, to seal the edges. This way, your nails will tend to stay stronger and will not chip that easily.


3. Soak your hand (one at a time) in a manicure bowl to soften the cuticles. Then, use a cuticle pusher to gently push away the dead cuticle. Cutting of the cuticle with a cuticle nipper/scissors is optional. Do this step ONLY if you are confident with it or, if you have hang nails (the side of your nails which is sticking out like a thorn).


4. Wash your hands again and wipe them dry. If your nails are not smooth, you may buff them before start applying the colours on. Remember not to buff it too much or it may result in thin nails. Wash your hands to remove any debris from the buffing.


5. Before applying the selected colour, apply a layer of base coat. This is to ensure that your nails will be protected from the colours that might stain your nails if you did not apply the base coat.


6. Then, apply 2 layers of your selected colour. Each time allowing a 5 minutes time for the lower layer to dry a little. Tips, if your nail colour is drying up, rub the bottle between your palm to heat it up. DO NOT shake your nail polish bottle. This will result in bubbly polish. When bubbles are formed in your nail polish, it will be hard to paint a smooth colour on your nails.


7. Wait for the colours to dry for 15 minutes and finally, paint the top coat (to protect the colours and for a more shiny effect).


8. Last but not least, apply some cuticle oil onto your cuticles. This will help prevent your cuticle from cracking and form a healthier nail growth.

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