Designs - French manicure – simple steps to follow

Among other types of manicures, the French manicure is most often done by women at home. There is no need to waste a lot of money to go to a beauty salon which will charge you a lot for manicure. Instead, try the simple steps of French manicure to look beautiful and attractive. Whether you need to prepare yourself for a party or you are going to attend business meetings the French manicure is a perfect option.

Step 1:

The first step is the preparation for the manicure. This preparation involves having all the necessary things near you. Keep all the essential products, water and instruments near you to start the manicure.

Step 2:

Next step is to begin the manicure by removing all the leftovers of polish that were used in the last manicure. After clearing your nails make the desired shape using a nail cutter and file.

Step 3:

The next step is moisturizing the nails and fingertips. Cuticles may be removed. But most of the professionals recommend not removing the cuticles but pushing them back. The fastest way to soften the cuticles is to dip your fingers in warm water. Then using a special instrument push back the cuticles. After that apply some moisturizing cream. This step is necessary in any French manicure.

Step 4:

French manicure involves using nude shades of nail polish. Apply a base coat and then light pink or nude shades of nail polish. Then apply a line of white or other color nail polish on the tips of your nails. This will make your nails more prominent and beautiful. Girls usually follow this style of using white varnish or polish which looks natural.

At the end make sure no leftovers of nail polish are present on the skin. If found any smudges use cotton buds and nail polish remover to rub them off. Your French manicure is now complete. Enjoy your new fresh look and beautiful hands.

Designs - How to protect your manicure with a few easy steps

Doing your manicure is not enough for removing any age spots or dryness from the skin of your hands and nails. Manicure protection is essentially important and it must be performed well. How to protect your manicure? Does it require a visit to the beauty salon? Here are a few questions that shall be swirling in your mind. To make your manicure long lasting and effective follow these advices to protect your manicure and the healthy look of your hands.

1. The chipping and peeling of the nail polish becomes a problem a few days after you have done your manicure. You can avoid this by applying another top coat on the polish after a few days. It is better to apply a coat once in a week on the polish.
2. Chipped nail polish looks ugly on the nails. It also creates a bad impression in front of other people. You should keep your nails in good shape and take immediate actions when the nail polish starts peeling off. Smooth the chipped edges with the help of a nail file and apply polish in these areas.
3. Manicure is badly damaged when you expose your hands to excess water, washing dishes and clothes. Women should use gloves while doing the housework. This will keep the skin on the hands dry and free from fungal infections that occur due to wet skin.
4. After taking a shower your nails and hands are soft. Never cut down or file your nails at that time. This affects negatively the structure of the nails and they start splitting and chipping.
5. When you are doing your manicure and your cuticles are dry then just apply olive oil. This is a very good home ingredient that keeps your cuticles moisturized and the manicure lasts for a longer time.
6. For protecting the manicure a good tip is “never bite your nails”. This is a bad habit which affects negatively your health.