Get a Manicure & Pedicure Done at Home: 5 Steps to Getting Salon-Like Nails at Home
A well-manicured and pedicured nail makes all the difference and helps fully express who you are. Whether visiting a salon is convenient or not, you can achieve salon-quality nails at home with the right techniques and tools. Here are 5 essential steps for a perfect manicure and pedicure:
Prep Your Nails
Before you get started, remove old polish and prep your nails by pushing your cuticles back. Soak your fingers and toes in a bowl of warm water with Epsom salt and essential oils for softer cuticles. Gently push back your cuticles with a cuticle pusher or an orange stick, taking care not to push too hard to the point where you bleed.
Trim and Shape
File and shape your nails according to your preferred length and shape. Nail clippers for trimming, and nail files for shaping. And when shaping your nails, file in one direction only, from cuticle to tip, so as not to weaken your nails.
Exfoliate and Moisturize
Your hands and feet are pounded hard all year long, so scrub away dead skin cells with a sugar or salt exfoliant. Thoroughly rinse and apply a rich lotion or cream to your hands and feet. Focus on your cuticles, elbows, and heels, which are usually the driest.
Polish and Finish
Put a base coat to protect your nails (which in this case would be your nails), and followed by one to two coats of nail polish. Complete with a top coat to seal your polish in and add luster. Also when painting your nails, be sure to use smooth, even strokes, starting at the midsection of your nail and moving toward the sides.
Finishing Touches
Complete your manicure and pedicure by using a cuticle oil or cream to keep your cuticles looking healthy and hydrated. Finally, take a lint-free wipe or cotton ball to carefully wipe the excess oil around your nails. Then use a hydrating hand or foot cream to make sure your skin stays soft and hydrated.
These five simple steps will help you get salon-worthy nails from the comfort of your own home. Just be patient and take your time as a good manicure- pedicure is all about detailing. With practice you will be able to get professional results and the nails of your dreams.
