How to Prepare Nails for Nail Polish
The cleaning, shaping and dehydrating steps that help polish to grip the nail, go on smoothly and resist chipping.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
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Posts tagged "Manicure"
A manicure is a short sequence of small, careful steps. The articles under this tag take you through them: shaping with a file, gentle cuticle care, a clean nail surface, thin coats of polish and a top coat. They also explain how to make the result last, how to remove polish kindly, how gel compares with regular polish, and what good hygiene looks like if you prefer a salon.
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Cuticle Care: How to Keep Your Routine Gentle
What cuticles do, why cutting them is discouraged, and a gentle routine of softening, easing back and moisturizing.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Minimalist Nail Art for Short Nails
Simple, small-scale designs that suit short nails, with color choices and placement tricks that make nails look longer.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Nail Ridges: What They Can Mean
The difference between harmless vertical ridges and horizontal ridges that follow illness or injury, and the nail lines that need checking.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to File and Shape Your Nails
How to choose a nail shape that suits your hands and file it correctly without causing splits, with a guide to file grits.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Base Coat vs Top Coat: Why Each Is Used
What base coat and top coat each do, why they are not interchangeable, the main types and how to apply them for longer wear.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
French Manicure Ideas: Classic and Modern Designs
How to paint a classic French manicure and ten modern variations, with guides for a neat smile line and choosing a base shade.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Nail Files and Buffers: How to Choose the Right Grit
What grit numbers mean, which file suits natural and artificial nails, how the materials compare and how to buff without thinning nails.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
How to Do a Manicure at Home
A complete at-home manicure in eight steps, from removing old polish to top coat, with the tools you need and hygiene tips.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read