Amazing Manicures At Home

When it comes to manicures at home, we could all use a helping hand. These step-by-step photo guides will help you become a manicure master. With a few simple tricks and tools, perfect nails at home are just within reach. If you’ve struggled with do-it-yourself manicures in the past, and looking to save money by doing your nails at home then this will clear up a lot of misconceptions about proper nail care. Invite a few friends over and create your own spa day!

1. Invest in the proper tools.

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2. Decide what kind of nail shape you want, and what would work best for your lifestyle.

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3. Remove any existing polish. You can use lemon juice, vinegar, or rubbing alcohol as natural (and affordable!) nail polish remover.

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4. Create this easy nail polish remover jar with a sponge and the nail polish remover of your choice.

5. Or, if you have stubborn gel polish follow these steps to remove it. Soak gauze in acetone and then wrap the gauze and tin-foil around each nail. After 5-7 minutes, the gel polish should come off easily.

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6. Before applying polish, use vaseline around the edge of your nails to easily clean-up the edges later. Be careful to not get vaseline on the actual nail or else the polish won’t stick.

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7. Learn how to properly apply polish.

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8. The basic manicure.

9. It’s important to take care of your nails

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10. Get scalloped or cloud nails in 3 easy steps.



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11. Use a sponge for an ombre manicure.

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12. Cornstarch creates the perfect matte finish.

13. Use tape to create geometric patterns like these two toned nails with glossy and matte polish.

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14. Thin tape can be used for more intricate patterns.

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15. Tape is also great for a traditional French mani.

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16. Or use reinforcement stickers to guide you. Change up your French manicure with neon polish.

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17. Mix different amounts of white nail polish with your favorite shade for a fade effect.

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18. A fan brush creates layered stripes.

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19. Sharpies are perfect for lettering or small designs.

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20. Use a metallic Sharpie on black or white polish.

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21. If you aren’t comfortable drawing a design freehand, use metallic leaf for designs.

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22. Bobby pins make perfect polka dots.

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23. Keep your cuticles healthy with this DIY cuticle oil.

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