Looking for a polish job that can take you from day to night, casual to dressy? Consider a french manicure. From daytime denim to evening elegance, the popular white-tipped look will never leave you wondering whether your polish complements your outfit.
Things You'll Need:
· Rubbing Alcohol
· Nail Brushes
· Nail Files
· Manicure Scissors
· Nail Buffers
· Cotton Swabs
· Nail Clippers
· French Manicure Guides
· Nail Polish - Base/Top Coat
· Nail Cleaners
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
1. Hit the drugstore or beauty supply center to pick up your tools. Neutral polishes are very pale, sheer shades with a pink, beige or peach cast. Avon offers base/top coats, as well as NailWear Pro French Tip White and Sheer French Pink.
2. Clip, file and shape your nails. Tend to your cuticles, then wash and dry your nails completely. Apply the base/top coat and let it dry.
3. Peel off a guide strip and affix it below the tip of a nail, following its natural curve. The guide will allow you to paint an even white tip with ease and precision.
4. Decide where to place the guide strips based on the length of your nails. In general, the longer the nail, the longer the white tip should be. Make sure that the arch of the guide is smooth and rounded and that the tip lengths are all relatively consistent.
5. Paint each nail tip white, extending the brush stroke from the top of the guide to the end of the nail. Take care not to get any white polish on the body of the nail below the guide. Let the tips dry.
6. Remove all the guides. Dissolve leftover adhesive by rubbing it gently with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
7. Apply two coats of the neutral polish, letting the first coat dry before the second application. Finish with a thin layer of base/top coat.
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