How To Do French Manicure
by chris
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French manicures say sophistication. Simple yet elegant. That’s what most woman who see French manicured nails think. From moms on the soccer field to Brides on their wedding day. The white and subtle pink polish look great on everyone. French manicure work well on all skin tones and works with nearly every outfit choice. There’s no need to work your clothing around your polish color. We make doing a french manicure on yourself east with these step by step directions.
- It’s essential to prepare your hands and nails before applying nail polish. First, exfoliate your hands by massaging them using a small amount of body scrub. Rinse with water and dry thoroughly.
- File your nails. If they are brittle or tend to split, keep them flat across the top with smooth, rounded edges. When filing, move in one direction, from outer corner to center. Choose a nail file with a fine surface.
- Apply one coat of base coat over your entire nail and allow to dry for a couple of minutes. This will help strengthen the nail. Some products also level fine ridges and imperfections, leaving a smooth surface to apply polish. These are called Ridge fillers.
- For a square look, paint a straight line across the tips; for a rounded appearance, follow the curve of the nail; and to get a pointed style, paint in from each side to the center.
- Some manicure kits include sticky strips to use as a guide. when applying, lay your hand on a flat surface and keep the ball of your painting hand steady by resting it on the same surface. Leave to dry. Sometimes, these may mess the line you’ve made if you don’t allow the polish to dry. One to try is Sally Hansen Self-Adhesive French Manicure Guides. They work great!
- Finally, apply a coat of translucent shell-pink polish over the entire nail to seal the whitened tip and complete the look. Allow 10 minutes to dry. For extra shine and protection, apply a clear, glossy top coat.