Once considered as a luxury, manicures are now a daily necessity for the women of these days. The word manicure has its origins from the Latin language it comes from the combination of the two words, 'Manus' and 'cura'; 'Manus,' meaning hand where 'cura' means care.

Beautiful nails seem to come naturally to some women. But don't let these gals fool you - with a few basic manicure tips, these ladies work hard to keep their nails in tip-top condition.

Using easy-to-follow manicure tips for beginners allows you to become comfortable with the nail painting process and all the options you have, from colors of nail polish to nail adornments and more.

Firstly shape-up your nails according to the shape of the finger. File the nails with back and forth strokes on emory board.

Take a bowl of warm water and add shampoo to make it soapy. Soak hands in it for 5-10 minutes to soften dry skin and rough cuticles.Exfoliate with a good exfoliater as a mixture of soap and salt or sugar. This will remove old, dead skin cells. Rinse hands.

Do not neglect the cuticular part of the nail as it can cause the problem of hangnails. Penetrate it with oil after taking bath.Caring for your cuticles is one of the most essential. Unhealthy cuticles suffocate the growth of your nails and make your hands look ghastly. To maintain the health of your cuticles use a good cuticle cream to remove the dead skin.

Before you apply a polish to your nail you should first lace it with a base coat. If you apply a coat of nail polish on the bare nails they dry away quickly or the darker shades that are applied will turn yellowish.

Once you make sure that the base coat is dry it's time for your favorite nail color. Be sure to apply the color in 3 strokes and allow it to dry properly before applying a second coat.

Learn the proper techniques for filing nails, trimming nails, and more. Knowing the right way to smooth the tip of your nails can be so valuable. You can also benefit from manicure tips on trim nails so that you face less filing in the long run.

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.

Remove your manicure as needed. You can still show off beautiful nails when you go on vacation, but by the time you get back, your nails might be in sorry shape. Experts in the nail care industry recommend changing your nail polish once every week or as often as needed.

Rub moisturizer or hand cream into your nails too. Whenever you apply lotion to your hands or feet, be sure to rub a little extra lotion onto your fingernails and toenails.

Don't expect perfect results right away. One of the most basic manicure tips for beginners is not to expect perfection on the first try. The more you practice your manicures at home, the less of a beginner you will be!

If you don't have a manicure kit, buy yourself one today - the essentials in a manicure kit are nail polish remover, cotton pads, nail filer/emery board, a wooden stick known as an orange stick to push back cuticles. Remember to buy high quality products so that they last!

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