Soaking your nails helps soften the cuticles.
Do you crunch your hands up into white-knuckled fists on dates, ashamed of your stubby nails? Are you tired of looking like you just clawed your way out of a mud pit? Well, it's time to extend your personal grooming to your fingertips. A set of well-manicured digits is an excellent way to say, "Hey, youse guys: I'm a real classy lady/dude." Classy fingers are what you're looking for, and we're here to help.
Instructions
Investing in these tools may cost you a bit of money initially, but certainly no more than the cost of one visit to a professional manicurist. Plus, you'll have them at your disposal the next time you give yourself a manicure. Here's a list of every item you might need. Most can be found at your local drug store or purchased online:
* Nail-polish remover or nail-polish remover wipes
* Cotton pads (not cotton balls; those are too linty)
* Nail file
* Extra-fine emery board or professional manicurist emery board
* Bowl of warm water
* Scented oil or salt
* Table lamp
* Cuticle oil
* Orangewood stick (a soft wooden stick)
* Nail scissors
* Hair dryer
* White block buffer
* Base-coat polish or ridge filler polish
* Color polish
* Nail-polish solvent or nail-polish thinner
* Top coat or sealant
Next: Pick a Shape
Photo Credit
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