French Manicure
STEP 1
Prepare your hands and nails before applying nail polish. Rinse your hands
with lukewarm water and dry thoroughly. One of the main causes of chapped
hands is not drying them properly after washing.
STEP 2
File your nails. If they are brittle or tend to split, keep them flat
across the top with smooth, rounded edges. When filing, move in one
direction, from outer corner to center-sawing movements can damage the
nail plate. Choose a nail file with a fine surface that glides over the
nail. You get four excellent buffers in our Nine Piece Natural Nail Care
Kit.
STEP 3
Coat hands in a layer of Professional Protective Hand Cream, to nourish
and soften, then wrap in a warm towel and relax for 15 minutes. Unwrap,
and gently push back cuticles using with the Extra Gentle Cuticle
Minimizer orange stick. Never use cuticle clippers, as they can nick the
skin. Rinse hands with warm water and dry thoroughly to remove any oil
residue.
STEP 4
Apply one coat of Nail Rebuilding Protein over your entire nail and allow
a couple of minutes to dry. This will help strengthen the nail by adhering
protein. It will also level fine ridges and imperfections, leaving a
smooth surface to apply polish.
STEP 5
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. When applying the Parisian Pink,
lay your hand on a flat surface and keep the ball of your painting hand
steady and keep the ball of your painting hand steady by resting it on the
same surface. Apply the Nail Tip White above the crescent. Leave to dry.
STEP 6
Apply a coat of the Top Shield polish over the entire nail to seal the
whitened tip and complete the look. Allow to dry. For extra shine and
protection, apply a clear, glossy coat of No Chip Speed Dry.
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