Steps To The Perfect Manicure

The manicure is the best way to show that we take a good care about ourselves. Here are some tips how to make our manicure at home, without spending vast amounts of money.

Step 1 remove the old nail polish using nail polish removal

Step 2 file the nails in one direction
Step 3 place your hands in hot water
Step 4 after 15 minutes dry your hands and nails thoroughly using a towel, pushing the cuticles back with the towel as you go
Step 5 use a clean covered orange stick to apply cuticle remover to the cuticles of each nail and underneath the free edge. Push back gently using circular actions and clean under the free edge.
Step 6 ease away any excess cuticle remover with a damp piece of cotton wool
Step 7 push back treated cuticle with a rubber hoof stick

Step 8 place a small amount of hand cream / or massage cream/ into the palm
Step 9 stroke the cream onto the skin using smooth upward effleurage movements

*the cuticle remover acts as a nail shampoo and helps get rid of staining or stubborn dirt
*moisturizing softens and smooths the skin and is perfect finish to a manicure;
Make sure you have removed the hand cream before applying the nail polish, because if it remains on the nail, the nail polish will not go on smoothly and will not dry properly.
Our advices:
Once a week, when you do a full body exfoliation don’t forget to exfoliate and the hands. Cleanse them thoroughly with mild cleanser and exfoliate them gently. The exfoliator will remove the dead skin cells and will soften the rough skin.

Use hand creams – in the morning and at night. During the winter use oilier hand cream and in the summer hydrating one. Once a week apply a thick layer of hand cream and leave it to stay during the night.
Paraffin hand mask – it is the best procedure to keep your hands and nail healthy and good looking. Do a paraffin hand mask at least once a month. The hot paraffin nourishes and moisturizes the skin in deep, stimulates the blood circulation, strengthens the nails and softens the cuticles.
Home-made fingernail oil
You will need: 7 tbs almond oil, Vitamin E, 5 drops lavender. Mix alt the ingredients well and place in a brown-colored glass bottle. Rub a very small amount into your nails and cuticles two times a day – your nails will get stronger and the cuticles will remain soft and easy to push back.
Hands peeling with almond – Mix the almond meal with one glass water. Apply the mixture to the hands, including the nails. Let it dry and exfoliate gently. Rinse your hands and apply oily hand cream or olive oil.



Mayonnaise for glowing skin – whip one yolk of egg with almond oil till it gets thick. Add 1 tbsp honey and a few drops fresh lemon juice. Apply the texture before going to bed.
Try:
Payot Douceur Des Mains Hand Cream – it leaves your hands feeling supple and soft.
Neutrogena Hand Cream – delivers relief for dry, chapped hands
Nivea Hand Fresh Moisture Cream – provides long-lasting moisture and protects your hands from the UV rays and the free radicals.