This is for all you nail enthusiasts on how to take gd care of your nails and looking great with them! In this Course/Tutorial, you will be taken on a journey where you find actual steps of a classic manicure, the Nail Haven way... And I would like to emphasize that below images are taken and editted by me.. So do give the credits if you are using them~ Thanks alot!!~
Now enjoy and have fun with your nails!!
The Perfect 10 DIY Manicure
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You can get the bowl from Ikea, it's a normal colored bowl, as long as it is cute and big enough for you to soak your nails, get one! If you are looking at a more affordable DIY manicure, get your cuticle remover, cuticle oil, hand lotion, base coat/top coat from Beauty Credit or The Face Shop, they are good enough! You can substitute Santizing soak balls with an anti-bacterial hand soap, and you can buy a cuticle pusher from any major beauty stores. A classic manicure usually consists of a few more items, but above will be just as essential, as long as you do it the Nail Haven way.. :)
Step 1: File your nails
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Step 2: Buff your nails
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Step 3: Apply Cuticle Remover
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Step 4: Soak your nails for 3 to 5 mins
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Step 5: Push your cuticles back
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* Optional: Trim your cuticles
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Step 6: Give yourself a hand massage
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Step 7: Remove oil and dirt
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Step 8: Apply Base Coat
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Step 9: Apply 2 layers of Nail Color
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Step 10: Apply Top Coat
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* Optional: Roll Cotton on orange stick to remove polish stains
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Step 11: Apply Cuticle Oil after polish has dried
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Voila!!~
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Hope you have enjoyed above manicure course and you are now having pretty nails already! :D