Home Mani and Pedi Tips

A few things I have discovered while giving myself mani and pedi's at home is that unless you really know what you're doing it can be a huge mess!

Here's a few things I do myself...

~ Roll the bottle of polish between your fingers and don't shake it! Shaking it causes the polish to have bubbles in it. Those bubbles will show up on your nails!

~ Before I polish my nails and use a cuticle oil and push my cuticles back. Doing this makes my nails look so much nicer. 

~ I apply polish in 3 layers... 

Bottom coat : My base coat is also doubled as the top coat as well. It's by Essie called the 

All in one base coat + top coat + strengthener

Color : MY current favorite color is by Essie and is called Ballet Slippers. 

Top coat : Essie's 

All in one base coat + top coat + strengthener doubles as a top coat as well. 

~ Depending on the color I always apply two coats. I do the sides first and then the center. Apply the polish in even strokes for a seamless finish.

~ I use a q tip and nail polish remover to wipe up any messes.

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