{"id":96,"date":"2010-09-11T19:19:25","date_gmt":"2010-09-11T19:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/?p=96"},"modified":"2010-10-25T18:43:10","modified_gmt":"2010-10-25T18:43:10","slug":"6-steps-to-the-perfect-diy-manicure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/nail\/6-steps-to-the-perfect-diy-manicure\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Steps To The Perfect DIY Manicure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">manicure maniac<\/span>? <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Love to DIY<\/span>? It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s time to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">I mean clean<\/span> and pretty with a DIY manicure. Brew a cup of tea, turn on the music and treat yourself to a relaxing, <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">salon-quality experience <\/span>right at home! Because let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s face it<em>,<\/em> nothing beats the joy of you <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">spoiling yourself<\/span> in the comfort of your own couch.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/manicure_tools.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-97\" title=\"Manicure Tools\" src=\"https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/manicure_tools-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"manicure tools\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/manicure_tools-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/manicure_tools.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Before we start, here are the items you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Polish remover<\/li>\n<li>Nail Clippers<\/li>\n<li>Double sized nail file (one side coarse\/one side fine)<\/li>\n<li>Cuticle Softener<\/li>\n<li>Cuticle Remover<\/li>\n<li>Cuticle Pusher<\/li>\n<li>Cuticle Oil<\/li>\n<li>Non-greasy hand cream<\/li>\n<li>Base coat<\/li>\n<li>Top coat<\/li>\n<li>Nail lacquer of your choice<\/li>\n<li>Finger bowl<\/li>\n<li>Nail buffer<\/li>\n<li>Hot towel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s get down to business!<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><!--more-->Step 1 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Prep your nails<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"> <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/The-Stripper-Nail-Remover-Deborah-Lippmann.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-98\" title=\"The Stripper Nail Remover Deborah Lippmann\" src=\"https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/The-Stripper-Nail-Remover-Deborah-Lippmann.jpg\" alt=\"The Stripper Nail Remover Deborah Lippmann\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/The-Stripper-Nail-Remover-Deborah-Lippmann.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/The-Stripper-Nail-Remover-Deborah-Lippmann-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Strip away your old polish with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Deborah-Lippmann-Essentials-Stripper-Lavender\/dp\/B000Z63P8I\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>The Stripper <\/strong><strong>by Deborah Lippmann<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. This popular polish remover is loaded with <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">natural moisturizing<\/span> ingredients like aloe to prevent your nails and cuticles from drying out, and the best part of it all? The heavenly <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">lavender scent<\/span> of course! Trim your nails with a nail clipper to desired length and file them to form either a round or almond shape.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Step 2 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Soften Cuticles<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Overgrown cuticles are not only unsightly, they can hinder proper nail growth. Fill the finger bowl with warm water and soak your nails in the bowl. After removing your fingers from the bowl, spread <a href=\"http:\/\/www.burtsbees.ca\/natural-products\/hands-and-feet-hand-moisturizers\/lemon-butter-cuticle-creme.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>Burt&#8217;s Bee Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream<\/strong><\/span><\/a> at the base of your nails. At a <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">price of $4.99<\/span>, this yummy cream will leave your cuticles\u00e2\u20ac\u201d<em>and hands<\/em>\u00e2\u20ac\u201dsoft without putting a dent in your wallet. For even tougher cuticles, try <a href=\"http:\/\/www.makeupalley.com\/product\/showreview.asp\/ItemId=50621\/Instant_Cuticle_Remover\/Sally_Hansen\/Treatments\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s inexpensive, easy-to-use, and effective. What\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not to love? Rated 4.2 stars out of a maximum of 5 on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.makeupalley.com\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Makeupalley.com<\/span><\/a>, I say give it a 6!<\/p>\n<p>After applying cuticle softener to the base of your nails, use a cuticle pusher tool of your choice (it could be an orangewood stick or a metal tool and gently push back on the cuticles).<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Step 3 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Clean Nails<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gently clean beneath your nails as the skin beneath the nails can be sensitive and finish by quickly rinsing your nails under luke-warm water. Remember, <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t over-soak your nails<\/span> because long periods of hand-washing can weaken nail structure and lead to brittleness.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>Step 4 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Buff Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Buffing the nails will <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">create a smooth surface<\/span>, which will help the nail lacquer adhere to your nails. Once your nails have been buffed, apply a cuticle oil to the base of your nails and allow them to soak for a few minutes.<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"> On a tight budget<\/span>? Instead of investing your money in overpriced products, try using <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">organic extra virgin coconut oil<\/span>. Not only is this natural moisturizer edible, it also boasts weight-loss benefits. This gives a whole new meaning to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153finger licking good.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/L\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Occitane-Shea-Butter-Hand-Cream.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-100\" title=\"L\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream\" src=\"https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/L\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Occitane-Shea-Butter-Hand-Cream.jpg\" alt=\"L\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream\" width=\"265\" height=\"265\" \/><\/a>Step 5 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Massage Hands<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Next, gently tap your nails against a flat, hard surface for a minute to<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"> increase blood circulation<\/span> to them; doing so will boost nail growth and <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">produce stronger nails<\/span>. Then, massage your hands with a<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"> non-greasy hand moisturizer <\/span>of your choice. My pick would be<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/ca.loccitane.com\/ultra-moisturizing-shea-butter-hand-cream,19,1,1347,25907.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">L\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong> A perfect balance of shea butter, honey and sweet almond extract infused with the light and alluring aromas of jasmine and ylang-ylang essences, this non-greasy hand cream goes on like a velvety glove.\u00c2\u00a0 Finally, remove excess oil with a hot towel.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>Step 6 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Paint Nails<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A common complaint among nail painting lovers is that some of the polish will inevitably end up on the <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">skin around the nails<\/span>. The solution is simple: spread a<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"> thin layer of Vaseline<\/span> on the areas around the nail bed before application and it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll prevent the polish from staining your skin. Wipe away the Vaseline at the end for a mess-free application.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Deborah-Lippmann-Waking-Up-In-Vegas-nail-lacqeur-Lady-Gaga.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-101\" style=\"margin: 5px 10px;\" title=\"Deborah Lippmann Waking Up In Vegas nail lacqeur Lady Gaga\" src=\"https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Deborah-Lippmann-Waking-Up-In-Vegas-nail-lacqeur-Lady-Gaga.jpg\" alt=\"Deborah Lippmann Waking Up In Vegas nail lacqeur Lady Gaga\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Deborah-Lippmann-Waking-Up-In-Vegas-nail-lacqeur-Lady-Gaga.jpg 250w, https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Deborah-Lippmann-Waking-Up-In-Vegas-nail-lacqeur-Lady-Gaga-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>Apply a base coat<\/span> before applying the lacquer of your choice and your manicure will last much longer.\u00c2\u00a0 A hot lacquer shade for this fall is <a href=\"http:\/\/lippmanncollection.stores.yahoo.net\/allproducts.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Waking Up In Vegas\u00e2\u20ac\u009d by Deborah Lippmann<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, and you know where you can get it\u00e2\u20ac\u201d<em>that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s right<\/em>, at <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>The Salon Beauty Bar<\/strong><\/span>! We just got in the lacquer this week. Come in for a Lady Gaga nail treatment. Wait until it completely dries and finish with a layer of top coat. <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><em>Voila, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re done!<\/em><\/span><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t that fun? A DIY manicure is a great way to blast away stress and it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s an affordable little guilty pleasure that you can have as often as you like!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a manicure maniac? Love to DIY? It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s time to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6I mean clean and pretty with a DIY manicure. Brew a cup of tea, turn on the music and treat yourself to a relaxing, salon-quality experience right at home! Because let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s face it, nothing beats the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[7,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-96","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-how-to","category-nail"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>6 Steps To The Perfect DIY Manicure - Nails, Hair, Makeup, Fashion Blog | Salon Beauty Bar Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/thesalonbeautybar.com\/blog\/nail\/6-steps-to-the-perfect-diy-manicure\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"6 Steps To The Perfect DIY Manicure - Nails, Hair, Makeup, Fashion Blog | Salon Beauty Bar Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Are you a manicure maniac? 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