Perfect
Time to moisturize. Massage a hand crème or
lotion all over your hands and nails to replenish
your skin. Over the years I’ve come across
many that I like and have used for various
reasons. The Avo Juice Skin Quenchers from
OPI has been a favorite for years for the many
fragrances. Currently, the Q Smart Spa luxury
lotion from QTICA is a new favorite. For those
with aging skin, try the Strivectin Volumizing
hand treatment, it’s a great age fighting
moisturizer that helps to prevent loss of
elasticity.
Prep nail for Polish. After moisturizing, please
remember to remove any oils from the nails by
using a cotton pad or Q-tip with nail polish
remover. Polish will not adhere properly with oil
on the nail.
Polish the nails. Start the nail polishing process
with a primer such as a base coat or ridge filler.
A base coat protects the nails from stains from
the polish and it helps the polish to last longer.
Polish two coats of a desired polish, allowing
drying time between each coat, and finish with
a top coat. Apply top coat every few days as a
way of touching up your manicure.
And there you have it, the steps to a perfect
manicure. It doesn’t matter if you are getting
your nails professionally done or doing them
yourself, please remember to take care of your
hands and nails by protecting them with
sunscreen, make sure they get plenty of
moisture, and take very good care of your
cuticles.
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in each issue of UnCommon!