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STEP 2
File your nails. If your nails are brittle or tend to split, keep nail tips flat across the top with smooth, rounded edges. When filing nails, move in one direction, from outer corner to center. Choose a nail file with a fine surface.
STEP 1
It's essential to prepare your hands and nails before applying nail polish. First, exfoliate your hands by massaging them using a small amount of body scrub. Rinse with water and dry thoroughly.
3 types of French Manicures:
Step by step instructions for a French Manicure
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STEP 3
Apply one coat of base coat over your entire nail and allow to dry for a couple of minutes. This will help strengthen the nail. Some products also level fine ridges and imperfections, leaving a smooth surface to apply polish. These are called Ridge fillers.
STEP 4
For a square look, paint a straight line across the tips; for a rounded appearance, follow the curve of the nail; and to get a pointed style, paint in from each side to the center.
Some manicure kits include sticky strips to use as a guide. when applying, lay your hand on a flat surface and keep the ball of your painting hand steady by resting it on the same surface. Leave to dry. Sometimes, these may mess the line you've made if you don't allow the polish to dry. One to try is Sally Hansen Self-Adhesive French Manicure Guides. They work great!
STEP 5
Finally, apply a coat of translucent shell-pink polish over the entire nail to seal the whitened tip and complete the look. Allow 10 minutes to dry. For extra shine and protection, apply a clear, glossy top coat.
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French manicures say sophistication. Simple yet elegant. That's what most woman who see French manicured nails think. From moms on the soccer field to Brides on their wedding day. The white and subtle pink polish look great on everyone. French manicure work well on all skin tones and works with nearly every outfit choice. There's no need to work your clothing around your nail polish color. We make doing a french manicure on yourself easy with these step by step directions.
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Our Vegan Nail Kit Includes:
Paint me Eternal Top/Bottom Cost: with Amino Acids, Vitamin A & E and Seaweed to Nurture the nails.
Paint me Tranquil: a soft, subtle pink for the nail's surface made with Botanical Argen Oil which is rich in Amino Acids.
Paint me Tender: an opaque white for nail tips made with Botanical Argen Oil.
Nail Buffer: to file, smooth and polish the nails.
French Manicure Tape: for easy application of tips
