Salon Quality Manicure At Home 💅

⚠️ Warning go easy on my nails and hands lol it's all gonna come together lol. Trust!.

Here's a quick budget friendly manicure tutorial for the beauty diyers.

Additional add ons~ For a spa like Mani

massage and soak your nails for a smooth hands and helps loosen and nail glue ( for us press on nails girlies) This step is optional

Nail Care Routine ⬇️

Hand/ Nail soak recipe

A plastic tub

warm water

cuticle oil or any oil ( couple of drops 10~15 drops depending on how much water you use)

soak for 5 mins. towel dry well.

Nail prep

Clean and dry nails~ get rid of any left over polish , glue or oil.

Press on nail prep

same above use a alcohol wipe to wipe down each nail and the inside of the press on.

lightly buff your nails beds ( press on step)

lightly buff and smooth for non press on, wipe off dead skin and nail debris.

clip, shape & push back those cuticles

Press on step~ size your nails [ I go a size down for a snug fit] apply glue and rest of the nails

Non press ons~ apply a base coat

Paint your nails [ optional leave them as is or add some glam] apply top coat.

Re~ moisturize those nails with cutie oil and massage hand cream or lotion .

That's it 😊💕#beautyroutine #lemon8challenge #nailcare #lemon8beautycrew #blacklemon8creator

2025/2/4 Edited to

Nail care is essential for maintaining healthy hands and perfect manicures. Begin your nail routine by soaking your hands in a warm mixture of water and cuticle oil to soften your cuticles. A simple hand soak recipe includes warm water and 10-15 drops of cuticle oil, soaking for 5 minutes before towel drying. Next, prep your nails by cleaning away any leftover polish or glue. If using press-on nails, wipe down each with an alcohol wipe and lightly buff your nails to ensure adhesion. When applying press-ons, choose a size smaller for a snug fit and ensure you're applying glue correctly. For a more traditional manicure, don't forget to use a base coat followed by two coats of your favorite nail polish, finishing with a top coat for lasting shine. When you're done, rehydrate those nails with cuticle oil and massage a hand cream into your skin to keep your hands looking fresh and nourished. This simple routine ensures that your hands are not only beautiful but also healthy!