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How To Give Yourself A Manicure

Beauty : Beauty Tips

1. Remove all traces of polish. File nails with an emery board - never use a metal file as this is very harsh and can cause the nail to split more. Always ensure too that you file gently and in one direction only; never rub the file back and forth across the nail. The nail should be smooth and rounded at the edges.



2. Before you go any further, check your nails, eg.if they are ridged, this can be remedied with a buffer.



3. Fill a small bowl with warm water and add some shower gel or bubble bath - something that will help soften your nails. Soak your finger tips in this for a few minutes.



4. Carefully dry your hands and apply a cuticle softener, then use a cuticle stick to gently push back your cuticles. Do not push too far back or they will bleed, just to the base of the nail.



5. Now is the time to apply your polish, starting with base coat, then colour if required. (see additional section on how to apply coloured nail polish).


By: Bev Woolfson on Sat, Jun 15th 2002

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