It is simple to achieve the look of French nails; the process can be done even in the comforts of your own home with some easy guidelines to follow. The primary task is to clean your fingernails well; remove any remnants of nail polish and the like; also, file your nails into shape. Skipping the task of cleaning the nails will result to an unsatisfactory outcome making your efforts a simple waste of time.
The next step is to properly soak your fingernails in a bath of warm water in order for the cuticles to be softened. Softening the cuticles is important because when you do French nails, you need to clean the entire surface of the nails including trimming off any excess skin along the sides of the nail plate. If you attempt working with untreated cuticles, you are well on your way to possible cuts or wounds that are simply unattractive.
Start cleaning the cuticles by pushing the skin gently backwards with an orangewood stick; use some cuticle remover to completely remove any other excess that is left. Cuticle removal takes some time to finish properly; do not rush and eliminate the occurrence of cuts and the like; exert some effort and see how it makes a difference with the final outcome of your French nails. Be careful when managing cuticle build up by allotting time and effort on the task at hand.
Rub your fingernails with hand cream and let the cream seep in; it would probably take a couple of minutes, then wipe off any cream residue; a piece of tissue will work fine. The hand cream, when applied, protects the treated cuticles by acting as a seal for the fingernails; the hand cream also helps the fingernails retain adequate moisture. When this step has been accomplished, now is when you decide in relation to what nail polishes you will be using.
You can start putting color on your French nails; a clear basecoat is the first thing to apply; remember to let the nails dry completely after application. A basecoat is needed before any other color is painted on because it serves as the base for whatever the final look will be. It is a basic fact that polish should be allowed to dry after each coat is applied to achieve a clear and balanced look among the fingernails; no lumps whatsoever are formed this way.
As the basecoat is drying, select a pale shaded color of polish that will be applied afterwards; this color is applied in thin layers; the color should match the nail plate for a better look. Reapply thin layers of this neutral colored polish about three times and of course let each coat dry completely before another layer is done; three minutes each will do the trick. The finale to this polishing aspect for French nails is painting a white strip on the tips of the fingernails.
To have an effect on the pale foundation, white or beige nail polish is applied to the tips of the fingernails achieving a French style manicure; using opaque shades this time serves to contrast the former polish shades used. The ends of the fingernails should have a strip of opaque colored polish applied across the nail but remember to let each layer dry first before another coat of polish is applied. A straight white strip along the fingernail ends distinctly gives French nails its image; try going along the natural curve of the nail when you apply this strip and see how your nails will start appearing as if they were longer than they really are.
Complete your French nails by applying a clear coat of polish as the final layer protecting the others underneath it. Clean the edges of the nail by using an orangewood stick and a piece of cotton moistened with some nail polish remover. Let your fingernails dry for a longer time, about an hour will do and you can start doing the things you need to finish; do not rush this drying process or else all of your effort will be worthless.
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