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Interested in giving yourself a manicure at home? Learn the supplies you need for a professional manicure in this free nail care video series.
There are 10 videos in this series:
Soaking your nails in a manicure bowl removes dirt and softens cuticles. Learn how to use a manicure bowl in this free nail care video about manicure supplies.
Before using a nail clipper, learn how to clean it to remove germs and dirt in this free nail care video about manicure supplies.
If you have ridges on your nails, a buffer can make your nails nice and smooth. Learn how to use a nail buffer in this free nail care video about manicure supplies.
If you don't have a nail clipper, a file can shape and shorten long nails. Learn how to use a coarse nail file in this free nail care video about manicure supplies.
Nail cuticles can grow over your nail bed. Learn how to push back cuticles with a orange wood stick in this free nail care video about manicure supplies.
Cuticle nippers are great for removing hang nails. Learn how to use cuticle clippers on your fingernails in this free nail care video about manicure supplies.
Base coat polish keeps polish on longer and prevents polish staining nails. Learn how to apply a base coat polish in this free nail care video about manicure supplies.
Top coat polishes makes your manicure last longer. Learn how to apply top coat polish in this free nail care video about manicure supplies.
Cuticle cream softens cuticles so that they can be cut and pushed back. Learn how to use cuticle cream in this free nail care video about manicure supplies.
If you have dry cuticles, learn how to apply cuticle oil to make your fingernails shiny and healthy in this free nail care video about manicure supplies.
Manicures started about 5000 years ago in India using henna as decoration; a form of mud that brings out the pigment in your skin's surface to make designs on hands. It is a treatment of the nails, hands or both that usually involves the shaping and painting of the nails as well as attention to cuticles and hangnails. It is a very soothing procedure that both men and women enjoy because there are several treatment options available. Sometimes the manicurist will attach acrylic nails to the existing nail so that it can grow without worry of being broken and also to lengthen the look of the existing nail until it is able to grow out. This became highly popular in the 20th century and today is a multi-million dollar industry.
In this free video series, learn about the supplies you need to give yourself a manicure. Our expert, Theresa Fuentes, demonstrates all the tools and equipment that you need for a professional manicure. Learn how to use a bowl to soak your nails. Also, learn the proper way to use a nail clipper, cuticle nipper, orange wood sticks, and a nail buffer. Get tips for making your manicure last longer with base and top coat nail polish. So, if you don't want to overpay at a salon, learn the supplies you need for home manicures.
Theresa Fuentes Theresa Fuentes lives in Phoenix, Arizona. She has been doing hair for sixteen years.dkdk
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