The French manicure will make you feel and look great. It is the perfect complement to an already beautiful body. Whether you need one for a date or you want to look great for a night out, a manicure will accentuate your looks. To apply a French manicure, one must have clean hands and clean nails. This is the most important step before applying any polish. You must have the following supplies ready should you decide to do it yourself:
· Nail Base Coat
· Nail Polish Remover (if there is polish on the hands)
· Nail File
· Cotton Wool and Buds
· Top Coat Polish
The steps that follow are important if one is to the have the perfect French manicure.
Washing Your Hands Thoroughly
As stated above it is important to wash the hands to remove any dirt and grime that may linger in the nails. Use warm soapy water if at all possible. Scrub under the nails, too.
Nail Trimming
Trimming takes meticulous work because it can be trimmed incorrectly causation the nail to look worse. Gently file the nails to the shape and distance that you desire.
