if you are still limiting your time out of your home, live in an area that is in "lock-down," and/or staying within a new, tighter budget, here is all you need for a successful at-home-mani. diy-ing a salon experience is easier (& cheaper) than you think! self-careduring the craziness that persists throughout the world, we all need self-care more than ever. a manicure is a perfect weekly routine or special treat to revive the tired, over-stressed, and under loved. you can paint your own nailspainting your nails at home can seem daunting: most people go to the salon because they lack confidence to paint their own nails. with a tiny bit of practice (and a few key hacks) you can achieve the clean, fashionable look of a salon manicure on your own. save your salon moneywhen i began doing my own nails, i simply copied what i had experienced at salons. as i developed my diy spa routine, i skipped some unnecessary pampering in favor of a streamlined process. not that #SelfCare shouldn't be luxurious. but some salon services don't lead to better looking/longer lasting manis. eliminating these steps can save time and money. exactly what you needthe good news: you likely have much of what you need to build your at-home nail kit. with a few notable additions, you can complete your diy ritual very inexpensively. here is how to use what you already have to achieve your #SelfCare goals. take stockyou probably have many of these items on-hand. dig into your bathroom cabinets and drawers: find that lightly-used bottle of remover, that pale pink polish you bought for that wedding that one time, and dust off the ol' emery board. before you mask-up for the drugstore, or place an online order, lets take stock! mani-prep checklistFIVE (5) key prep items let's get ready to mani with some pre-polish staples. 1. nail polish remover
the main eventfor a full step-by-step guide check out "how to get a perfect at-home manicure." FOUR (4) key mani items once your nails are prepped and ready, this is all you need: 1. pre-base: a vitamin/strengthener/growth formula (optional)
nail hacks (things you may not have)THREE (3) key cleanup items the secret to a great diy manicure is clean-up. here are some items you may have to purchase or pick up. 1. lacquer thinner
2. clean-up brush
3. cuticle oil or jojoba oil
your kit recappre-mani prep 1. nail polish remover 2. nail file 3. cuticle remover or cuticle softener 4. orange stick or cuticle pusher 5. hand cream main manicure 1. pre-base (optional) 2. base coat 3. nail polish 4. top coat secret hacks 1. lacquer thinner 2. clean-up brush 3. cuticle/jojoba oil i hope this was helpful. again, please know that anyone can learn to paint their nails successfully. use what you already have, invest in the rest. your home manicure kit will pay for itself in no time!
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Devon, yes that one.
6/20/2021 03:46:44 am
I seriously think I might be able to get my nails right... File under *today I learned!" Any tips for cracked cuticals? Like, I've been doing Aquaphor and then liquid bandage they get so bad!
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November 2017
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