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How to Spice Up Your Manicure

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By ksosa
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Sure, you could go to the salon and pay mega-bucks for a simple French manicure. You could also use what you have at home to create a French manicure with a colorful kick. You'll get more attention and have more fun with this more modern look. Standard French manicures are pretty and fashionable. But I would prefer to stand out.

From Quick Guide: Manicure & Pedicure Basics
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Colored nail polish
  • White nail polish
  • Clear nail polish
  1. Step 1

    After clipping and filing your nails, you should pick out a base color. Paint the entire nail this color.

  2. Step 2

    Paint a second coat of the same color.

  3. Step 3

    After the initial two coats dry, take your white nail polish and make a small line bordering the edge of your nail just as the manicurist does for the French manicure in the salon. Make sure your line is as straight as you can get it.

  4. Step 4

    Finally, add two coats of clear nail polish. You should have been able to create a French tip on your colored nails for a more young and eye-catching look!

Tips & Warnings
  • Remember if you mess up, you can just try again. That's what nail polish remover is for!
  • Always stay in a well-ventilated area when using nail polish.

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