At home Manicure...

Happy Wednesday! Middle of the week, we are almost through it :) I am in dyer need to get my nails done. It has definitely been way too long :O So I was researching how I can make them look good myself, if I didn't have the time to go anywhere to get them done. You can do this also if you don't have the money to spend on a manicure! Here are simple steps you can do to your nails to make them look beautiful again:

1. Trim Hangnails.
Using small nail scissors, clean up any ragged skin around the nail. BE CAREFUL. Do not cut cuticles (the delicate area where the skin meets the nail), as they help protect the nail bed from infection.

2. Soften Rough Skin.
Soak hands in a basin of warm whole milk for several minutes. The lactic acid in milk helps remove dead cells and soften cuticles; the natural fats help replenish dry skin.

3. Push Back Cuticles.
Using an angle-tipped nail stick, gently push the cuticles back toward the base of the nail, clearing the nail surface for buffing.

4. Shape Nails.
Using a nail file, shape nails into squares with rounded corners, which makes them more resistant to cracks and tears. To avoid misshapen or split nails, file in one direction only -- no sawing back and forth.

5. Buff Nails To A Shine.
Using a smooth-surfaced buffing block or buffing disk (not a filing block, which will scuff nails), buff the entire surface of nails using a side-to-side motion.

6. Moisturize And Massage.
As a final step, rub hands with warm almond oil, avocado oil, or light olive oil, or apply an oil-rich hand and nail cream. Pay particular attention to the nail and cuticle areas.