If you've been holding out for the secret to the perfect at-home manicure, this might just be the one.
For those of us who're less-than-steady handed with our polish brush, mimicking that salon-level of perfection can feel like a near-impossible feat. But this video from Sandi at Cutepolish has some simple ways to take your manicure to the next level, and they'll leave you feeling that much more pampered, too!
First, she says, remove excess nail polish. It may seem like a no-brainer, but I know a few of us skip this simple step on occasion. It'll create a clean slate for your next polish job, and it doesn't take that much longer. Then, she says, massage your cuticles with a cuticle oil to keep the area around your nails neat and moisturized. You'll also want to shape and buff your nails, and Sandi has some neat tricks for doing this the right way.
After those three things, it's time for pampering. Find a hand cream that'll deep moisturize and leave you feeling refreshed; you can apply a cuticle moisturizer during this time, too (Sandi recommends Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream). Last but not least, apply a base coat to protect your nails — it's another simple and often overlooked tip for the perfect mani.
And there you have it! For even more tips, check out our post about perfecting your polish.
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