APPLY COLOR TO YOUR NAILS

I. Make sure nails are clean and dry

A. Scrub finger nails

1. soak in warm soapy water and use a soft brush to clean under and around nails.

B. Dry nails

1. let your nails air dry

2. blast your nails with a hair dryer for a few seconds

II. Buff,File,and use a base coat

A. Before filing and clpping

1.Buff nails with a white block buffer

2. smooth out ridges of nails with a cuticle cutter

C. Apply a base coat to nails

1. apply on clean,filed and buffed out nails

2. let air dry

3. apply second coat and let dry again.

4. remember to allow to dry but leave a bit tacky. This will leave your color a better surface to stick to.

III. Pick your color

A. Choose your color

1. Different colors look different on different people, such as deeper reds look sleek,subtle, and professional.

2. Brighter reds are considered fun and flashy.

3. Black nail polish is considered out of style.

IV. Polish Your Nails

A. Always shake well

B. Take wand out of bottle and apply a very thin layer of polish.

1. Apply 1/8 of an inch away from cuticle.

2. Push the brush across your nail gently.

3. Repeat until nail is completely colored.

C. If you spill nail polish on skin you could remove with polish remover and a cotton ball.

1. You could also take a warm shower the following day, this will loosen the polish from your skin.

V. Apply A Sealant

A. Once color has dried add your sealant.

1. Use a glossy top coat or sealant.

2. This is to protect your nails from chipping and / or craking.