If you are planning to paint your manicures at home, you can save money and still get a lovely result. At-home manicures can be as simple or as detailed as you like, depending on your skills and comfort in painting your own nails. Consider these basic tips for at-home manicures to get you started.
Salon manicures can cost a bundle while also requiring you to leave your home and plan a certain time when you can visit for a manicure appointment. Doing an at-home manicure instead allows you to paint your nails at your own pace and use your creativity over and over again. Try any or all of the manicure tips for at-home fingernail painting.
• Start with easy manicures like solid colors, alternating colors, or basic abstract designs like stripes going in different directions or even polka dots.
• Remove all old polish with nail polish remover and cotton balls.
• Start out with a basecoat for best results and to help strengthen fingernails.
• Paint coats of nail polish one at a time to allow your nails to dry completely.
• Find out the best colors of polish based on your nail bed or shape.
• Consider adding nail art decals, stickers, or tiny temporary tattoos for a creative touch.
• Think about trying something new, like 3D acrylic designs for your nails.
• Paint tiny nail designs using nail art brushes if desired.
• Add a clear topcoat to protect your at-home manicure and increase length of time that it should last.
• Try a glitter topcoat for added glitz and glamour.
• Wear dark nail polish colors on short nails.
• Try to do your own French manicures at home for special occasions or anytime you like.
• Keep practicing to improve your at-home manicure skills.
• Create fun at-home manicures with your favorite nail polish colors. Mix and match for a variety of effects.
At-home manicures can range from French manicures to do-it-yourself nail designs to solid color manicures and even patterns. Gather up your favorite nail polish colors, decals, adornments, and other nail accessories so you can create your own manicures and even pedicures at home. Take your time painting your nails and your manicures and nail designs should come out great, while also getting better and better as you paint your nails more often. You can even paint your friends' nails or host a nail painting party or a spa party for even more fun.
