The Perfect At-Home Manicure
Many of you reached out to ask how to do a proper manicure at home. We agree it’s not always easy to get the basics right, so we asked mani master & nail artist @AmyyTran to develop the ultimate DIY step-by-step tutorial to make your nails look picture-perfect, yourselves. Because it’s no secret that the perfect nailfie starts with a proper manicure.
Here are the 10 easy steps to achieve salon nails at home.
- Prep for Perfection:Prep for Perfection:
1. Properly prep nails by removing any oil/debris with OPI Lint-Free wipes and nail polish remover.
2. Apply OPI Exfoliating Cuticle Cream to the area around the nail.
3. Use a cuticle stick to gently push back cuticles.
- Shape It:Shape It:
4. Cleanse nail after nail prep is complete.
5. File nails to preferred length and shape.
6. Lightly buff nails to smooth out the surface.
7. Cleanse nail a third time using OPI Lint-Free wipes as a final prep step.
- Add Color:Add Color:
8. Apply 1 coat of OPI Nail Envy as a base coat for added strength.
9. Apply 2 coats of OPI Nail Lacquer Just a Hint of Pearl-ple (from the new OPI Neo Pearl Collection).
10. Wait for nail lacquer to dry and lastly add 1 coat of OPI Top Coat to finish.
Now that you got the expert tips from Amy, see below for a list of kits you can shop for from our friends at Ulta Beauty for all the tools you need for a DIY mani.
- Manicure ToolboxManicure Toolbox
The perfect mani needs more than just nail color, so treat your OPI obsession to this 5 piece toolbox and get ready to show off your best mani yet!
This toolbox contains:
Natural Nail Base Coat (0.5 oz)
Top Coat (0.5 oz)
Cuticle Oil To-Go, (0.25 oz)
Cuticle Pusher
Nail File - Treatment Bootcamp KitTreatment Bootcamp Kit
Whip your nails into shape with our Treatment Bootcamp Kit, treatments to strengthen and nourish your nails & cuticles.
This kit contains:
Nail Envy Nail Strengthener (0.5 oz)
Luxurious ProSpa Exfoliating Cuticle Cream (0.9 oz)
Nourishing Pro Spa Cuticle Oil To-Go (0.25 oz)
Cuticle Pusher
Nail File - Nail Art Essentials KitNail Art Essentials Kit
Transform your traditional manicure to one that is bold and expressive with the our Nail Art Essentials Kit.
Kit contains:
Natural Nail Base Coat (0.5 oz)
Rapidry Top Coat (0.5 oz)
Dotter & Clean Up Brush Tool
Nail File Watch the full tutorial on our YouTube channel - don’t forget to subscribe!
You can follow Amy Tran on instagram @AmyyTran for tons of nailfie inspiration, and be sure to look out for more DIY tips and tricks coming soon.
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