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 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
Recommended Reading:
- Nails: How to keep your fingernails healthy and strong
- Everything you wish you had learned in nail school…. and now you’re too embarrassed to admit you didn’t!
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