French Manicure

French manicure is both classy and stylish at the same time, going well on a corporate look, as well as for parties. It gives your nails a simple and stylized look painting them with a light pink coat of polish and a bright white on the nail tips with the shape of the nails being oval by softening its edges. Just a little practice and you could do it all by yourself but an initial visit to your nearest nail bar is not a bad idea to know the basics of this nail styling.

What You Require For a French Manicure

• Hand Moisturizer
• Nail File
• Pink nail polish ( light colored)
• White nail polish
• Nail polish remover
• Cotton balls

French Manicure in Three Easy Steps

Step 1

Remove any old nail polish with a nail polish remover dabbed in some cotton. Take a tub of warm water; soak your hands in it for five minutes gently rubbing nails and fingers, idea is to feel relaxed. Remove dirt if any from underneath nails, remove, and pat dry and apply hand cream and keep hands and nails well moisturized. Having well hydrated hands and nails is essential in getting the look right in a French manicure.

Step 2

Take a nail file that has a fine surface that moves easily over the nail. Begin filing your nails from the outer ends of the nail to the center. File in one direction carefully without any rough erratic movements, lest the nail could split and break. Filing your nails also needs some practice for first timers, being gentle on your nails and at the same time giving them the desired shape is key.

Step 3

Apply hand cream or moisturizer once the filing is done; now gently push back the cuticles, apply a base coat to even out ridges and to attain a uniform look for your nails, let dry, now apply the white nail polish on the finger tips in one single stroke following the shape of the nail tip, let dry and apply a second coat. Now once the nail tip is dry, apply the mild pink nail paint over the entire nail, let dry and this completes your French manicure look.

Few Tips for a Perfect French Manicure,

• Maintain strong, healthy long nails for French manicure.
• Eat right and drink plenty of water for nail health.
• French manicure sure needs some practice.
• Keep your hands and fingers well moisturized.
• Go for frequent manicures.
• Get a do it yourself French manicure kit.
• Let the previous coats dry before applying fresh coats, to avoid smudging.