A good manicure - present decoration woman. Especially nice is that it is one of the most democratic of jewelry - nail polish is available to all, and it is quite possible to do at home.

Before you do a manicure, wash your hands thoroughly, paying particular attention to the nails - with them it is necessary to wash off any fat.

Pay attention to the condition of nails. If they become thin and brittle, for a time give up the use of lacquer and regularly rub into the nails fat cream for hands How to Choose the Best Hand Cream   - After a while they become much healthier.

Give your nails a proper shape

Before you paint your nails, file off or trim them. Try to follow the natural shape of the nail - it is the recommendation of the majority of experts. File nails in the direction from edge to the center of the nail. If you drive a nail file from edge to edge, the nail will begin to exfoliate and become brittle.

Healthy nails are quite cut once a month. Never cut the end of the nail to the very root.

You may want to use a special plate for polishing nails. It makes the nail surface smooth, but it thins and weakens the nail.

Cuticle

The task of the cuticle - to protect the place where the nail comes to the surface of the skin, and it should be removed very carefully. Strictly speaking, it does not remove the cuticle, just push back. To do this you need to bath with warm water and a special stick for cuticle removal. At the request of the tub, you can add a few drops of liquid soap. Hold your hands in the bath for a couple of minutes to the cuticle is softened. Now, with the help of sticks gently move the cuticle back.

Each time, before you remove the cuticle, pay attention to her condition. If you notice redness, diskoloratsiyu or any other changes that do not touch the cuticle and within a few days and lubricate their nails with a nourishing cream. You can also buy a special cream for cuticles.

Painted nails

First apply foundation - transparent varnish. It is necessary, as the frequent use of nail color, without a transparent substrate may lead to discoloration of the nail plate. After three or four minutes, apply the first layer of colored lacquer. Keep a paper towel, if necessary, to immediately wash the varnish caught on the skin.

If you apply a second coat of varnish, do it no earlier than ten minutes - the first layer must dry properly. To expedite the process, you can dry nails hairdryer, but do not turn it on full power, otherwise the air flow can cause uneven distribution of varnish.

Remember that the nail varnish requires a firm hand, especially if you choose a bright and dark colors. If you hurry, it is better to give preference bright, pearly, skin tones - errors in the use of such coatings much less likely.