01Remove old polish, file one way
Acetone off old color. File side-to-center one direction to shape — square-round is forgiving.
Don't cut nails with clippers if they're brittle — file reduces splits.
Beauty & Grooming
At-Home Manicure Without the Mess
Shape, cuticle push, thin coats, dry time — salon-tidy hands
40 min4 photographed stepsBeginner
Home manicure: file shape (not aggressive cut), warm soak optional, cuticle push not cut, base coat, two thin color coats, top coat. Cleanup brush for edges.
What you'll learn
- File one direction — no sawing
- Push cuticles, don't cut unless trained
- Thin coats dry faster and last longer
- Cleanup brush saves sloppy edges
Inside this course
- Prep nailsShape and clean.
- CuticlesPush, don't massacre.
- PolishThin layers.
- CleanupPass criteria.
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