I know I can never do it as nicely as a professional - especially on my dominant hand - but with some nice nail polish and a few basic tools, it’s easy enough to do it yourself between salons visits. For me, there are only a few essential manicure tools that I keep on hand.
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If you’re wondering how to do a manicure at home, it’s actually pretty straightforward. Do It Yourself At Home Manicure Essentials Once salons open up again, I’m definitely going to keep this nail glue in mind so that, if I pop off one nail, I don’t have to get the whole set replaced. I bought this nail glue for under $3 and it made my manicure last another week at least. Of course, I theoretically knew that I could buy nail glue, but I never thought to use it to reattach a dip nail coat.
However, a friend of mine told me about nail glue that you can buy at pretty much any convenience store. Beyond this, I love how they make my nails feel like I have acrylic nails without all the upkeep.Īnyway, an issue I have with dip manicures is that, if I pop one nail off by accident, then I tend to write the whole manicure off as lost. I’m a chronic nail biter, and dip manicures have been the only type of manicure that I can’t bite down (yes, I even managed to mess up gel manicures). They’re great and they work so well for me. However, I came across some tools in my efforts to extend that last manicure before lockdown that I will certainly be incorporating into my beauty retinue once society opens up again.įor at least the past two years, I have had regular dip manicures. It has for me (RIP to my dip manicure that I made last a month and a half). Tips and Tools for Extending an Existing Manicureĭepending on the quality of your last manicure before the COVID-19 lockdown, along with your willpower, this ship may have sailed for you.
There are plenty of great home manicure kit options available online but, if you’re like me, you may already have some tools and just need to round out your set, or you simply don’t need everything these kits carry. Whether you’re attempting to extend the life of a manicure, or you’re looking to give yourself a little at-home spa treatment, there are a few basic tools you should have to keep your nails looking lovely.