There’s nothing like a fresh, new mani/pedi to make you feel confident and beautiful. But who has time to go to the salon every week?

With a few easy steps, you can achieve the perfect at-home mani/pedi in no time. In this post, we’ll show you how to do it.

1. Gather Your Supplies: Polish, Top Coat, Base Coat, Cuticle Oil, Cotton Balls, Acetone
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Now that you have all of your supplies, it’s time to get started on your at-home mani/pedi!

1. Apply a base coat. This will help protect your nails from staining and make the polish last longer.

2. Apply two coats of polish, allowing each coat to dry completely before applying the next.

3. Once the final coat of polish is dry, seal it in with a top coat.

4. Massage a small amount of cuticle oil into your cuticles and nails to keep them hydrated.

5. Soak a cotton ball in acetone and use it to clean up any mistakes or excess polish around your nails.

2. Prep Your Nails: Push Back Cuticles, File Nails

Now that your nails are clean and prepped, it’s time to do the actual filing and polishing.

For filing, use a gentle-grit file to get your nails into the desired shape. Be careful not to go too short or too long, and avoid filing in one direction only (this can weaken the nail).

When it comes to polishing, there are a few things to keep in mind. Always start with a thin coat of polish (this will help your nails look longer and less streaky), let it dry for a few minutes, then add another coat if needed. If you’re going for a solid color, wait for each coat to dry completely before applying the next. If you’re doing a French mani/pedi, use a white polish as your base and add other colors on top

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