10 Easy Steps For French Manicure And Loving It

by Kitkat

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French manicure is popular all around the world. You can spot it instantly when you see white nail tips and have a very natural looking pinkish base. They are commonly short in length and polished with ivory or off white nail polish on the tips.

French manicure has been around for a very long time. It was even popularized during the 1900s by most celebrities and fashion icons! And until now, people all across the globe are still raving about it. This just shows how a simple and natural look can be so timeless and elegant.

And French Manicures don’t just look simple, it’s actually very easy to get one. Here are some time tested steps for getting a French Manicure.

Dip nails in warm water
When doing French manicure, people often forget to start with this all too important step. Aside from cleaning your hands, you must always dip your hands in warm water first so your cuticles are softer. Make sure to dry off your nails though so your manicure will last longer.

Eliminate Traces of Previous Nail Polish
Use an acetone remover to remove your past nail polish and push your cuticles back with a cuticle remover.

Trim Your Nails
Make sure you take time and trim your nails to your desired length and shape.

Apply Moisturizer
Put some cream on your hands and nails to pamper and make them supple. Wipe off the excess cream.

Apply the Base Coat
Proceed to apply the first coating. This base coat will act as a primer for your nails so the nails manicure will last longer and prevent chipping for a longer period. Use a tip guide and follow the nail tip’s white color.

Apply White Polish
You can also use a clear polish to the tips. Make sure it is thin so your French manicure will actually look like a French manicure. Wait for it to dry and remove the tip guides.

Apply Beige Polish
Your French manicure is almost done! After drying, use the beige polish on the full nail.

Apply the Top Coat
This will prolong the lifespan of your French manicure. This will prevent and maintain the look of your nails.

Dry Your Nails
Make sure your nails are dry. About an hour will do to make it completely dry.

Voila! There’s your new French manicure! As for maintenance, make sure to put the top coat every other day. You can opt to do it everyday if you see fit. Don’t be afraid to try it out because nowadays, there are already set kits for you to do this at home.