Written by celebrity manicurist Sunshine Outing
From working with celebrities on photo shoots to running my own studio, nail art is my full-time job. Even so, I get that it’s not always a possibility to spare the time or money needed for a professional manicure. That’s why I’m sharing my tips for achieving the same results—no appointment necessary! So grab your favorite nail polish and get ready for your best at-home manicure yet.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Cotton balls
- Nail polish remover
- 220-grit nail file
- Small bowl to soak
- Small towel
- Cuticle pusher
- Cuticle oil
- Lotion
- Base coat
- Nail polish
- Top coat
1. Take off any old nail polish with a cotton ball and remover.
2. File your nails to the desired shape in one direction with a 220-grit nail file. A 220-grit nail file is softer and doesn’t tear natural nails—the higher the grit, the softer the file!
3. Soak your hands in warm water for one minute and then pat them dry.
4. Push your cuticles back with an orangewood stick or a cuticle pusher (the rounded sides for safer use).
6. Take a little lotion and firmly massage it into your hands.
7. After massaging, take a cotton ball with nail polish remover or alcohol and remove the oils from the nail plate and side walls.
8. Apply the base coat, two coats of your desired polish, and finish with a clear top coat.
Sunshine Outing is a celebrity manicurist and the owner of Pipbuzzz to Go.
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