How I Do My Nails

 

 Hey guys,

I've been posting pictures of all of my manicures, which I'll keep doing, but since I've been posting those I also wanted to share with you the process of how I do my nails. Everybody has diferent routines and things they do when they do their nails. This is what I've found works best for me.

I start by using nail polish remover, whether or not I've had nail polish on. If you don't have nail polish on, this removes the oils from your nails that will prevent the nail polish from sticking.
The polish remover I use is Up and Up which is the Target brand. You can get a large bottle of it for a good price and it works really well for me. And it doesn't ruin your clothes if you spill it on yourself...trust me I know.

After that, I'll wash my hands with a good moisturizing soap because the remover can be kind of drying. I know some people put on cuticle cream but I prefer to do that at night before bed because the one I use is kind of greasy.

Once my polish is off and my hands are washed, I'll trim my nails if they need it and then file them into the shape I like. Then I'll use a buffer block and smooth my nails. Using a buffer is something you should only do about once a week because it can weaken your nails.

When all that is done, I pick a new color and paint away. I don't use a base coat because I find that it makes my polish peel.

Happy polishing!

xoxo,
Beth