How To Give Yourself A Manicure

Here’s a simple step-by-step list for how to do a manicure that also includes a hand soak recipe. If you’ve always wanted to know how to give yourself a Classic French Manicure, there’s a really good video I found and it’s included at the bottom.

How To Give Yourself A Manicure

• Remove all nail polish from your fingernails using nail polish remover.
• Soak your fingers in a dish of warm soapy water for about 10 minutes. For a gentle hand soap soak, see recipe below.
• Use a gentle nail brush and clean under your nails.
• Massage your hands and cuticles with your favorite moisturizer.
• Push back your cuticles with a cotton tipped nail stick.
• File your fingernails into shape, keeping all nails the same length.
• Polish fingernails with your favorite nail polish.

Hand Soak Recipe:

1/4 cup honey
2 TBS liquid hand soap
1 TBS olive oil

Directions:

• Mix all ingredients well and store in an airtight container. Add half of mixture to a small bowl then add warm water, stirring until well mixed. Soak hands.
• Makes enough for two manicures.

Video: DIY Classic French White Manicure

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