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Wednesday, September 9
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Bare Nail Care
"All my girls get your hair fixed and your nails done put your hands up and say okay." -Nivea
For bare nails to look chic, they must be well manicured. To start, thoroughly remove old polish with an acetone remover. Clean the underside of nail tips with a soapy nail brush; dry completely. Next, file nails into desired shape (square with rounded edges is the most popular) using long, even strokes.
TIP: Do not saw back and forth with the file as this splits the nail.
The next step - buffing - is key to getting bare nails attractive. Reach for a buffing block that has both a rough surface (to smooth ridges) and a soft one (to enhance shine). Use the rough side first, buffing in an X motion - from lower left to upper right of nail surface, then vice versa. Next, use the soft side of the block in a side-to-side motion: When you hear a "squeak," it's a sign that you've obtained the sheen that's necessary for this look.
Finally, use a white pencil under nail tips. You also need to take care of your cuticles with an oil or cuticle cream. For the crispest look, finish with a coat of a clear nail brightener to protect and camouflage discoloration.
For bare nails to look chic, they must be well manicured. To start, thoroughly remove old polish with an acetone remover. Clean the underside of nail tips with a soapy nail brush; dry completely. Next, file nails into desired shape (square with rounded edges is the most popular) using long, even strokes.
TIP: Do not saw back and forth with the file as this splits the nail.
The next step - buffing - is key to getting bare nails attractive. Reach for a buffing block that has both a rough surface (to smooth ridges) and a soft one (to enhance shine). Use the rough side first, buffing in an X motion - from lower left to upper right of nail surface, then vice versa. Next, use the soft side of the block in a side-to-side motion: When you hear a "squeak," it's a sign that you've obtained the sheen that's necessary for this look.
Finally, use a white pencil under nail tips. You also need to take care of your cuticles with an oil or cuticle cream. For the crispest look, finish with a coat of a clear nail brightener to protect and camouflage discoloration.
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