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Manicure at Home

Manicure is a beauty treatment for fingernails and hands performed by a beauty technician. For a strong and healthy nails a diet rich in calcium is required. Along with the diet, a proper nail care is also essential.

The cuticles guard the nails and need an attention too. Take care that you do not damage them by pushing them back frequently. You can lightly apply oil or a good cuticle cream to heal the rough edges.

To avoid the breakage or any other sort of damage, it is suggested to keep your nails short. Washing your hands in hard water or using a particular detergent can cause ridged or flaky nails. Apply a cream polish remover in such cases or better still, give your nails a breather and do not apply nail polish for a short time.

The nails manicure can be performed either in the beauty salon or at home.The manicure at home is quite cheap or convenient. Here, we discuss about the manicure at home.

Home manicure:

• Avoid the use of metal implements for a manicure.

• Initiate by eliminating the old varnish with a good nail polish remover.

• File the nails gently and carefully. Take care as not to file down the sides too sharply.

• Next step is to dip your fingertips in a foamy solution and scrub gently. However, do not soak them. Ensure that you dry them thoroughly after they feel smooth. Moreover, be careful not to damage your fingernails when wet.

• Now apply gently a cuticle cream or lotion around the cuticle. You can do this with the help of an ear bud or orange stick tipped with a cotton wool. You need to apply the cream lightly, as this is the most delicate section of the nail.

• After applying the cream, the next step is to clean the nails once again with a good nail polish remover.

• Next, apply a base coat and give it time to dry completely.

• After the base coat is dried, you can apply a good varnish of your choice. To do this, pull out the brush from the nail polish bottle and make an outline of a half-moon on your nail. Then spread the color in deft broad strokes from the beginning of the half-moon to the tip of the nail. Use the same method for all the nails. Remember that practice will make you perfect.

• Remove a thin hairline of color with the help of your thumbnail, from the edges to prevent chipping.

• After the polish is totally dry, you can apply a topcoat for added gloss and protection.

• Finally, use a good hand cream or a hand and body lotion to massage your hands right from the tips of your fingers to your wrists, as you would smooth on a pair of gloves. Wipe off any excess cream.

• Enjoy your brand new pair of hands.

You can follow the above-mentioned steps for manicure and do it yourself at home.