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How to get a French Manicure at home

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By sabrinacareer
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You do not have to go to the salon to get French Manicure

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Soak your hands in warm water for 3 minutes

  2. Step 2

    Then put lotion on your hands and arms

  3. Step 3

    File your nails so that the tips are smooth and round

  4. Step 4

    After filing soak your hands in warm water for 30 seconds and then dry completely

  5. Step 5

    Apply the clear base coat polish

  6. Step 6

    Use a pale shade as the nailpolish. Apply 2 coats and let dry

  7. Step 7

    Paint the white tip of the nail with an opaque white polish and let dry

  8. Step 8

    Apply the clear top coat to finish and let dry

Tips & Warnings
  • Wait 20 minutes for your nails to dry completely

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on 10/3/2008 I've always liked the look of the french manicure; I
wondered how it was done. Thanks for the info.

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on 10/2/2008 Hey, I have actually done this and it looks great. I refuse to pay to have someone else do my nails when I can make them look just as good! Thanks!

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on 10/1/2008 I love french manicures. Thanks.

HairCrazy said

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on 10/1/2008 Great advise!

bar10dr98 said

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on 9/30/2008 Thanks for the how-to, I didn't know it was that easy!

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