Chapter 02

Manicure at Home

A neat, unhurried manicure you can do at your own kitchen table.

04 A Basic Home ManicureA basic home manicure is simply the practice of tidying your nails and, if you like, adding a little colour or shine. It is not a medical treatment, and it…
05 Prepping Nails for PolishPrepping your nails before polish is the quiet foundation of a manicure that looks tidy and lasts. It is not about changing your nails; it is about giving…
06 Applying Polish NeatlyApplying polish neatly is really about control. When you paint your nails at home, the goal is not to create a salon-perfect finish in one swipe. The goal…
19 A Long-lasting BaseA base coat is a thin layer of clear polish that you apply directly to bare nails before any color. Its main job is to create a smooth, even surface so that…
20 Finishing With a Top CoatA top coat is the final layer you apply after your colored polish has dried enough to be touched gently. Its main purpose is to add a clear, protective seal…
21 Removing Polish GentlyRemoving nail polish is a routine part of nail care that many people approach with haste. The goal is simple: to take off the old color so you can enjoy…