DIY #2

How to give yourself a good manicure.

1. Soak your hands in water for 10 mins or so and rub cutical oil into your nails and cuticles (if you dont have cuticle oil you can use bio oil or failing that paw paw ointment or a hand cream with a high moisurising content)
2. Cut your nails so as to get rid of all chipped areas and start with a clean slate.
3. File your nails in to a desirable shape. Personally I like mine slightly squared off.
4. Rub cutical oil into the cuticals again they should be getting quite soft. And gently push them back down.
5. Wash your hands to remove excess oil.
6. Once your hands are dry buff your nails to get rid of your ridges.
7. Apply a base coat to your nails. Allow then to dry thoroughly.
8. Apply polish, you should do this in just 3 strokes, one either side of the nail and then one in the middle for a clean finish. Allow this to dry.
9. Repeat the application of polish again if necessary.
10. Apply a top coat of polish. This helps stop chipping and makes the colour seem more finished. Allow to dry.

And you have beautiful nails!

The same can be done for your feet for a at home pedicure.