French Manicures Made Easy
By Donna Kelly 

French Manicure Step 4: Fix up your cuticles

Use a cuticle pusher to push back your cuticles. Then use the pointy end to remove any remaining dirt from under your nails.

Now you nails have been prepared you are ready to apply your French Manicure. To complete your French Manicure you will need: white French Manicure nail polish, neutral (pink or beige) coloured French Manicure Nail Polish and French Manicure guide strips. To make purchasing the nail polishes and guides simple consider a French Manicure kit that offers everything in one convenient box.

French Manicure tip: Use guide strips, they make the French Manicure process so much easier.

You should also have handy your normal nail polish base coat and top coat

French Manicure Step 5: Apply a Base Coat

Base coat helps prevent nails from staining, strengthens the nails and also allows for a smoother application of nail polish. Your nail secretes oil; base coat also helps the nail polish to adhere to your nail better. Apply a thin, not thick coat. A thick coat will just cause nail polish to smudge or take an extremely long time to dry. Make sure the clear base coat is COMPLETELY dry before applying nail polish.

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