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The 8 Step Perfect Manicure

Saturday, 01 December 2007

1. File

Using an emery board, file nails straight up at the sides. Don’t file sides of nails inward. The thinner your nail, the finer emery board should be.

2. Cuticles
Apply cuticle softener to the edges of the nail. Massage gently with fingertips. If cuticles are very brittle, warm the softener in the microwave for a few seconds before applying.

3. Soak
Soak fingers in warm, soapy water. If fingers are discolored or dirty, take a tablet of denture cleanser and dissolve it in the water, or add a lime bleach.

4. Trim
Using a circle pusher/cutter (available at drug-stores), push the cuticle back, and cut any excess hangnails. Don’t cut it to your cuticle, because it will cause it to bleed.

5. Massage
Apply a moisturizer all over the hands, rubbing into the nails and cuticles. Distress by massing the inside palm with your thumb.

6. Wipe
Dip a cotton ball in an astringent (like witch hazel or lemon juice), and remove any excess oil. This is necessary to allow polish to go on smoothly without bubbling.

7. Base Coat
Apply a base coat or primer, and allow to dry.

8. Final Coat
Brush on a one-coat polish. Look for the kind that contains both a color and top coat. It’s just as good and a great time-saver.