DIY manicure &
pedicure
Everyone is
going to be
looking at your
fingers as soon
as you are
sporting an
engagement ring.
And your hands
are going to be
on show on your
wedding day. So
now is the time
to get your
hands looking
gorgeous. If you
can`t afford to
have a
professional
manicure follow
our guide and
your hands will
look beautiful
in no time. For
best results you
should have your
manicure the day
before your
wedding, and
just apply a top
coat on the big
day.
What you`ll
need
A bowl (big
enough for your
hands to fit
into)
Cotton balls or
pads
cuticle stick
Cuticle cream
Hand cream
Nail clippers
Nail file
Nail polish:
base, color, top
coat
Nail polish
remover
Paper Towels
Soap
Towel
Warm water
Now you`re ready
to start
1. Remove
old polish with
nail polish
remover and
cotton. Then
wash your hands
with soapy water
and dry with a
soft towel.
2. Use
clippers and a
nail file to
shape your
nails. When you
file, don't saw
back and forth,
it can weaken
nails. Instead,
start at one
edge and move
across the top
in one motion.
3. Fill a
bowl with warm
water and add
nail cream or
you could do
what Madonna
does. Use a
little bit of
washing-up-
liquid. Soak
your hands in it
for at least
five minutes.
4. Dry
your hands with
a clean towel,
then lay your
hands on top of
a paper towel on
a flat surface.
5. Dot
each of your
nails with
cuticle cream
and rub it in.
6. Never
cut your
cuticles it can
lead to
infection.
Instead, use a
cuticle stick to
gently push back
your cuticles.
7. When
you're finished,
rinse your hands
in the warm
soapy water and
pat dry, then
apply a
moisturizing
hand cream. Let
it absorb for
about five
minutes before
wiping away the
excess.
8. Apply
a base coat to
each nail and
let it dry for
at least two
minutes.
9. Then
paint two coats
of nail colour,
waiting one
minute between
coats. You
should be able
to cover each
nail with three
strokes, one on
each side, one
down the middle.
(Never paint
your nails
length ways). If
you get polish
on the skin,
don't worry;
just wait until
everything is
dry and use a
cotton bud
dipped in nail
polish remover
to remove the
excess.
10. When
the polish has
dried, top it
off with a layer
of top coat. The
longer you leave
your nails to
dry, the less
likely it is
that they'll
smudge.
DIY pedicure
There is nothing
worse then
unsightly feet
and toe nails.
Wear those
sandals and show
off your toes.
Follow these
easy steps to
achieving those
perfect toes.
1. Start
by exfoliating
your feet with a
exfoliating
scrub.
2. Use a
moisturising
lotion to soften
the skin.
3. Trim
your toe nails
with nail
clippers then
use a nail file
to smooth rough
edges.
4. Rub
oil into the
cuticles then
use an orange
stick to push
back.
5. Rinse
feet thoroughly
to make sure you
get all the oil
off.
Painting
position: Sit
with your knees
close to your
chest one hand
holds the toe
while you polish
with the other.
6.
Seperate the
toes with toe
seperaters or
you could use
cotton wool or
scrunched up
tissues.
7. Apply
a base coat.
Make sure to use
a fast drying
base coat. Place
it on thinly so
as to ensure an
even surface.
Then leave it
dry for 60
seconds. (Always
apply a base
coat to avoid
staining and to
give a smooth
surface to work
on.)
8. Apply
a nail polish of
your desired
colour. Let the
toes dry
thoroughly then
apply another
coat. Use three
strokes for the
big toes and two
for the rest.
9. Apply
a top coat to
ensure the
polish lasts.
10.
Always match
your toe nails
with your finger
nails.
