How to Have a Hand Makeover for Spring

Have a hand makeover for spring to care for yourself and be well-groomed. After all, a person's hands can reveal their age, so take good care of the only pair you'll have. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Nail file or emery board
  • Clippers
  • Lotion
  • Hand exfoliator in a cream or gel
  • Nail polish
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Instructions

  1. Pamper Your Hands and Have a Manicure Makeover

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      Have a skilled professional with a good eye perform a manicure on your nails using expert tools to push back cuticles and snip hangnails.

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      Choose either an overall spring polish color covering the entire nail or a French manicure. A French manicure typically consists of pale pink polish applied to the nails with pure white polish delicately painted onto the tips of the nails for a clean look.

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      Ask for a hot wax treatment as an add-on to the manicure. The service costs extra but will give your hands an added boost of moisture.

    • 4

      Ask about the application of acrylic nails if your own nails seem weak or break easily. A spring color can be applied to the acrylic nails after they are attached to your own nails.

    Have a Spring Hand Makeover in the Comfort of Your Home

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      Clip any excess length from each nail.

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      File in one direction to shape each nail in an oval or squared-off shape.

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      Apply cuticle cream to the base of your nails and push away skin from each nail to reveal a new healthy nail base.

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      Clip any loose skin away from the edges of your nails. Be careful to clip only dead skin.

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      Exfoliate your hands with a gentle scrub and wash away the residue.

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      Massage lotion gently onto your hands. Remove excess lotion from your nails with a cotton ball and nail polish remover before you apply polish.

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      Apply a clear base coat on each nail. Brush on two coats of a bright spring color. Follow with a top coat on each nail. Allow a little time for nails to dry between coats, and let them dry completely before touching anything.

Tips & Warnings

  • Keep nails relatively short to prevent breaking if you work on a computer or have another job where you use your hands frequently.

  • Wear artificial acrylic nails for a long-lasting low-maintenance look.

  • Choose a reputable spa to have a hand makeover for spring or you could risk developing an infection from tools that haven't been sterilized.

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