Bo-It-Yourself Manicure
By Sheila Dicks 

7. Make sure your nails are free from polish and are clean and dry. If you don’t wear polish, simply buff your nails lightly lengthwise from the base to the tip and you’re finished. 8. Wipe nails again with polish remover to make sure you get rid of any traces of oil moisture or soap.

8. For normal nails apply a clear base coat to the entire surface of each nail. If you have problem nails use nail hardener instead.

9. Apply nail polish using 3 strokes, one from the centre base to the tip and one on each side. Use only enough polish to do one nail at a time. Don’t redo while wet.

10. When the first coat is completely dry (about ten minutes) apply a second coat.

11. Finish with a coat of sealer for added protection and allow to dry for at least 30 minutes. Avoid contact with water until nails are completely dry.

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