It almost seems as if once you start pampering yourself to manicures, you have this obsessive need to visit the salon every few weeks. Naturally, this need comes with a bill that burns a hole in your pocket. But what if we told you that you could get a manicure that looked just like one from a salon at home without paying a fortune? Absolutely, I do. Here's a how-to manual for performing a salon-quality manicure at home. This is the pinnacle of self-care, trust us on that.
- Step #1: Soak your nails and remove any old polish.
- Step #2: Trim, file, and polish
- Step #3: Your cuticles should be massaged.
- Step #4: Scrub your hands.
- Step #5: Put on the base coat
- Step #6: Put on two layers of polish.
- Step #7: Put lotion on your hands and nails.
Step #1: Soak your nails and remove any old polish.
Start by removing your previous polish with a nail polish remover free of alcohol, such as Lakmé Nail Color Remover. Rub some remover over your nails to eliminate any oils or dirt from the surface if you don't have polish on. To soften the cuticles, bathe your nails in lukewarm water for around two minutes. If your nails are turning yellow, diluting the water with a few lemon slices will help the discoloration go away.
Step #2: Trim, file, and polish
Should you need to, trim your nails. Start filing them in the shape you choose, making careful to file in a single direction and not back and forth with the filer. To prevent breakage, always start filing your nails from the side. Pay attention to how you're holding the filer as you move towards the centre. It is necessary to hold the filer parallel to the tip. Start filing the nail on the side opposite from where you started, then switch sides. Ensure that the filer is parallel to the nail's side. To make a smooth surface for the manicure, buff the sides and tops of your nails to remove any ridges. You wouldn't want an oil buildup to spoil your manicure, would you?
Step #3: Your cuticles should be massaged.
To remove dead skin and soften the nail, massage a cuticle remover (not an oil or balm) into your cuticles. Then, begin pulling your cuticles away from your nails with a cuticle stick. Be gentle; else, you risk harming yourself.
Step #4: Scrub your hands.
It's time to scrub your hands now. You don't have a scrub with you. You may easily make your own by blending three tablespoons of yoghurt, two spoons of sugar, and a few drops of lemon juice. To restore moisture to your skin and remove dead cells, massage part of the scrub onto your hands, wrists, and forearms. After two minutes, wash your hands with lukewarm water and completely dry them.
Step #5: Put on the base coat
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Step #6: Put on two layers of polish.
Avoid packing too much polish onto the brush. Only enough is required to coat the nail in one coat. Numerous strokes should not be performed. Choose a colour from the spectrum of Lakmé Absolute Gel Stylist Nail Colors. It offers a strong colour payoff and a powerful glossy finish and is available in 15 glossy hues. To avoid oversaturating the cuticles, start painting the centre of your nails before moving to the sides. Prior to applying the subsequent coat, wait a short while. To make the colour linger longer, top coat the polish with something like Lakmé Absolute Gel Stylist after finishing..
Step #7: Put lotion on your hands and nails.
Your hands need to be moisturised right now. No, we're not referring to greasy hand creams that make us grumpy. Choose a non-greasy formula as opposed to a greasy one, such as the Lakmé Nail and Hand Creams with Pomelo Extracts. This one will keep your hands soft and supple for up to four hours because it contains pomelo extracts, which are renowned to brighten and revitalise the skin. best part? After washing, it keeps the hands moisturised as well. You only need to rub the cream between your fingers in the dry regions after applying it to your hands.
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