How To Give Yourself A Manicure

Picture of Manicured Hands - Tipnut.com 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 here.

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