How to DIY your nails at home
Creating looks is one feat; the other half of the challenge is actually painting your nails neatly and perfectly. There are a number of tools that are readily available in the market to help you skillfully paint your nails at home.
First, you need to make sure your nails are clean. Start off by taking off the old coat of polish you have by using a nail polish remover. Then wash your hands and scrub them gently using your usual body scrub. It’ll help to soften cuticles, which makes it easier to apply the polish later.
Next, cut your nails in your preferred shape. The most popular and universally flattering shapes are oval and square-oval. Just clip your nails and file the edges for a smooth finish.
Use a cuticle remover to gently push back your cuticles to achieve a bigger nail bed look. Then, using a buffer, gently buff your nails. Nail pros suggest to not skip this process as this will really make a difference in the appearance of your nails. If you prefer to cut your cuticles, gently cut them using your clippers. For those of you who don’t like cutting your cuticles, gently buff the area where the nail bed meets the skin.
At this point, your nails are super dry thus, the polish will adhere better and will last longer. Skip moisturizing at this part; save that for later. Make sure you brush off any dust from buffing.
Now, we’re ready to paint.
First, paint one layer of base coat on each nail. This helps stick the polish better. Next comes the fun part – painting your nails. Paint on the first layer, wait for about 3 minutes before layering in another coat. This gives ample time for the first coat to dry. While waiting, do not blow off air directly to your nails as this will create bubbles, which will ruin the look. The number of coats will depend on how opaque you want your nail polish to look. Be as creative as you’d like when mixing and matching tones. With our suggestions above, you’re in for a nail treat!
Finish the look with a topcoat to seal in the look. You may also opt to use quick dry solutions to cut the drying time in half. We recommend our Quick Nail Dry Solution for extra shine. One coat is enough for each nail. And voilà! That’s how you make your nails look professionally done.
