The elegance of a proper manicure is an ideal compliment to your Minetan glow. Achieving a salon-quality manicure at home is easier than you think, and doing your own manicures saves money and time at the salon. Even if you\u2019ve never done your nails before, the following steps will get you perfectly polished.<\/p>\n
Nail Prep<\/strong> Base Coat<\/strong> Add Some Color<\/strong> Top Coat<\/strong> Clean Up<\/strong> Moisturize<\/strong> These steps will help you keep your nails looking as flawless as your stunning Minetan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The elegance of a proper manicure is an ideal compliment to your Minetan glow. Achieving a salon-quality manicure at home is easier than you think,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5903,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[236],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/minetanbodyskin.com\/marqd-beauty-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5902"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/minetanbodyskin.com\/marqd-beauty-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/minetanbodyskin.com\/marqd-beauty-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minetanbodyskin.com\/marqd-beauty-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minetanbodyskin.com\/marqd-beauty-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5902"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/minetanbodyskin.com\/marqd-beauty-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5902\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5904,"href":"https:\/\/minetanbodyskin.com\/marqd-beauty-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5902\/revisions\/5904"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minetanbodyskin.com\/marqd-beauty-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5903"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/minetanbodyskin.com\/marqd-beauty-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5902"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minetanbodyskin.com\/marqd-beauty-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5902"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minetanbodyskin.com\/marqd-beauty-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5902"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nWash your hands with a gentle cleanser, then use nail polish remover on a cotton ball to remove old polish. Non-acetone removers are gentler on nails and skin, so use an acetone-based remover only if your old polish is very stubborn. Remover also cleans oil and any other residue from your nails, so use it even if you have no polish to remove. Your new polish will adhere best to a clean surface. File the edges of your nails with an emery board or crystal nail file, and if necessary, use a cuticle tool or orange stick to push cuticles back from the nail bed. Be gentle!<\/p>\n
\nClear base coats are formulated to adhere to your nails and keep your polish in place with minimal chipping. Apply a thin, even layer of base coat to each nail and give it a few minutes to dry. Different base coats have different properties \u2014 some are formulated to for maximum longevity, while others include vitamins or nail strengtheners. Choose the base coat that\u2019s best for your needs.<\/p>\n
\nWith your base coat in place, apply two to three coats of polish. Keep each coat even and thin, and give the polish adequate time to dry in between coats. Layering coats too quickly can result in streaks or polish that doesn\u2019t fully set. Practice makes perfect with nail polish, so don\u2019t worry if your first attempt isn\u2019t perfect \u2014 there will be time to clean up excess polish later.<\/p>\n
\nOnce your layers of color are reasonably dry, add a thin layer of top coat. Top coats protect your polish while adding extra shine. Some top coats are conveniently formulated to dry very quickly, while others include special touches like gold flecks or microglitter to give your nails a touch of sparkle. To maintain your manicure and keep it looking fresh, apply an extra layer of clear top coat every few days.<\/p>\n
\nCarefully use a small nail brush dipped in polish remover to wipe away any stray polish from your cuticles and the skin around your nails. This step is key to achieving a professional-looking manicure at home.<\/p>\n
\nPolish remover is very drying, so when your top coat is dry, carefully rub a cuticle oil or moisturizer into your cuticles and the skin around your nails. Coconut oil is a fantastic natural cuticle moisturizer that can also help strengthen nails. Follow this step with your favorite hand cream, and don\u2019t forget to reapply as necessary.<\/p>\n