BEAUTY TIP: MINI MANI AT HOME

Since this is a time when ladies are cutting back on their sessions at the salon, I've put together 10 easy steps for doing your own "Mini Mani" at home.

I hope this helps you and your pocket!

Step 1. Wash your hands in luke warm water.

Step 2. Using nail polish remover, remove any polish or oil from the nail.

Step 3. File your nails straight across for for a nice square look.

Step 4. File the sides of your nail.

Step 5. Your nail now has sharp edges. Using a buffer, file those sharp edges down just enough to take the  sharpness away.

Step 6. Continue with the buffer to file your nail beds. (This removes any yellowness, or ridges you may have on your nail.)

Step 7. Push your cuticles back. (I don't prefer cutting cuticles, but if you feel safe doing so, go for it.)

Step 8. Wash your hands and scrub your nails with a nail brush.

Step 9. Polish your nails. Apply two coats to get the true polish color. (For a natural looking manicure I use OPI's "Mimosas for Mr. & Mrs.")

Step 10. After about 5 minutes, add a clear coat of polish.

***Tip: For longer lasting nail polish, add a clear coat every other day.

Mimosas for Mr. & Mrs.