Apr 18, 2021

Step by step guide to perfect home manicure

Ankita Shukla

​Quarantine special

Visiting a salon isn't a great idea right now and if your nails can't wait to be pampered, here's a guide to doing a manicure at home.

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​Clean nails with remover

First things first, you ought to clean your nails with a nail polish remover.

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​Cut and file

The next step is to cut the extra nails and file them in your favourite shape.

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​Push the cuticles

Use olive oil to push and dissolve the dead skin. You can use a cuticle stick that can be easily found in any grooming kit.

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​Scrub your hands

Use your favourite face scrub to exfoliate your hands and fingers.

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Moisturise

Apply some moisturiser on your hands after washing off the scrub.

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​It's time for a base coat

Now, apply a base coat on the nails. This will keep the nails from chipping.

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​Go for the nail paint

Pick your favourite nail paint and apply the first coat neatly.

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​Second coat

Now seal the nails with the second coat and you are done.

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