Guide: How to do a manicure

Is there anything better than well-groomed nails that are ready to be aired on a coffee trip with your girlfriend, in the city or on a date with your boyfriend? It could also be that you just want a little well-being in everyday life, and here a manicure treatment is the perfect form of self-indulgence. At Nail4You you will find everything you need to create your own homemade manicure at home. Save the money and do your own home treatment instead, which can be at least as good as with a professional. In this post, we take you around the world of manicure. Because what is a manicure really for and how do you do it yourself?

What is a manicure?

A manicure is fundamentally a nurturing treatment of nails and hands, where they are cut, filed, massaged and finally polished or varnished. The end result is beautiful, shiny nails that are presentable in any context. If you work in an industry where hands and nails are often the focus, you will greatly benefit from regular manicure treatments. When you care for your nails and hands frequently, you will eventually get naturally soft hands and strong nails. The hands are particularly exposed in winter, and therefore it may be a good idea to provide extra care during this period.

It's that easy to get started

Before you start your homemade manicure, you must first of all have your nail tools under control. Next, it is important that you have space around you and have all tools within reach. Take your time, light some scented candles and put on your favorite music - you are now ready to start your very own beauty treatment.

Here's an overview of what you'll need to do a manicure at home:

• Nail file
• Nail scissors
• Buffer
• Cuticle pusher
• Varnish
• Nail oil
• Hand cream

Would you rather not have to go out and buy the various tools individually? At Nail4You you will find a manicure set that contains everything you need to create the most beautiful manicure at home. In addition to buying a complete set, you save money compared to buying the parts separately. It has never been easier to perform a professional homemade manicure, as with the manicure set from Nail4You.

How to do a manicure

It can be an expensive pleasure to visit the nail salon, so why not perform the treatment at home for a much cheaper price? With Nail4You's manicure set, you have everything you need to create beautiful nails and hands. You will quickly learn the techniques as soon as you have tried doing manicures at home a few times. You can advantageously team up with a friend so that you can do homemade manicures on each other and have a nice evening out of it. As soon as you have washed your hands, cleaned your nails with a nail brush and got ready, you can start the different steps that will give you salon-like fingertips.

Our step by step guide to a successful homemade manicure:

1. Step 1 - Cutting the nails: Start by cutting your nails to the desired length.
2. Step 2 - File the nails: File the nails so they all have the same shape. It is important that you file your nails correctly, otherwise you risk them breaking or fraying. It is recommended to file the nail in one direction. If you suffer from calluses on your fingers, you can remove the skin during this step.
3. Step 3 - Nail oil: Apply nail oil to cuticles and massage well to absorb. To be able to push the cuticles back, the skin must be softened so that the cuticle is not destroyed.
4. Step 4 - Push the cuticle down: Now it's time to push the cuticle down. It is easiest to use a cuticle pusher or rose stick for this purpose.
5. Step 5 - Hand massage: Give your hands a nice massage with a rich and nourishing hand cream. Massage the cream in until it is absorbed.
6. Step 6 - Polishing or varnishing the nails: To put the finishing touch on the work, you can either buff the nails with a buffer or apply a coat of varnish of your choice.

How long does a manicure take?

The amount of time you need to set aside for a homemade manicure varies from person to person. First of all, it depends on how involved your nails and hands are. With regular treatments, it usually takes less time. If it is the first time, you should set aside at least 1 hour so that you can get thoroughly around each individual nail.

FAQ

What is manicure?
A manicure is a treatment of nails and hands, where the nails are cut, filed and shaped, hands and nails are massaged with nail oil and cream, and the nails are polished or painted. You can easily carry out the treatment at home with a manicure set from Nail4You.