How to give yourself a manicure

Give Yourself a Manicure

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Find a well-ventilated workspace.Cover it with the old newspaper. A table in a room with the windows open works well.

A well-ventilated workspace is important.

A well-ventilated workspace is important.

Remove all your old nail polish with nail polish remover.To do this wet a cotton ball with the nail polish remover and rub it on your nail.

Nail Polish Remover

Nail Polish Remover

Cotton Ball

Cotton Ball

Cut and file your nails into a square/oval shape (squoval).

Sqouval

Sqouval

Buff your nails.Follow the instructions on the buffing pad.

Buffing Pad

Buffing Pad

Soak your nails in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes.

Put on some cuticle conditioner and push back your cuticles

Paint your nails!

  • Nail Polish
  • Water
  • A Bowl
  • Cuticle Conditioner
  • Nail File
  • Nail Clippers
  • Base Coat
  • Top Coat
  • Lotion
  • Newspaper
  • Ventilated Area
  • Cuticle remover
  • Buffing Pad
  • No Distraction