How to do a french manicure

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do a french manicure

You can get professionally looking french tip nails by doing it yourself. Below are the different steps to get a perfect french manicure.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

*Preparing nails*

Remove all nail polish from nails with a cottonball soak in nail polish remover. Wash hands and soak in warm water with conditioner applied to the cuticles

Next use a orangewood stick to push back the cuticles. Then use honey and oatmeal mix togather to form a paste, to exfoliate the skin, leave on for 5 minutes.

Wash with warm water then pat and dry
Step 2

Use nail cliiper to clip nail to desire length,then shape the nails by filing evenly. When filing, remember to move in one direction, because filing from outer corner to centre-sawing movements can damage the nail plate
Step 3

Apply thin layer of base coat to each nail and let dry for a few minutes.
Step 4

Next carefully apply sticky strips to use a guide, and apply white hue to the area. Make sure your hands are steady when applying the color.

If you require a straight look paint a straight line across the tips and for a rounded appearance, follow the curve of the nail.

Allow tip to dry and apply a second coat depending on the thickness desire.
Step 5

Then use a transparent pink or nude color to paint the entire nail to seal the whitened tip and complete the look. Allow to dry for 15 - 20 minutes. Apply a clear topcoat to protect nails and give extra sheen.

Use a cotton ball soak in remover or Qtip soak in nail polish remover to remove extra white tips around the area.