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I recently met Nikita Mikhalkov, a master manicurist at his Manicure Lab in Moscow, and I learned a few things that helped build up my self confidence. She brought with her a manicure kit, and taught me how to manicure my nails and even how to tattoo my nails with a sugar drop but do it a bit differently to look a bit more natural. But first, here are some tips that are guaranteed to make you feel more beautiful. Inject Yourself with Sunscreen This is a very important tip! You can buy sunscreen and get a deep peel off cleanser to get off all the makeup and oils that you may have on. Shower immediately after you are done with your manicure or pedicure to get a good amount of water into your system. Then, apply some sunscreen. I also recommend using the Infrared rays to reflect light off your skin and prevent riance loss. Energize with Hot Water Another very important tip that is going to help you do a better job in dealing with stress in your life. Ask your manicurist how to pamper yourself with hot water. Using a hula or bullet drip is great, and it’s ideal to get rid of the leftover dry wax from your nail polish. If you can’t find them at your local nail salon, you can always get hot water for your hair and body. Ease Into the Washing Process I was surprised at how many nail salons only treat you to hot wax as your body cleans itself after you get it, and so you don’t have to do the washing process yourself! I prefer to use a mixture of baking soda and baking water, which actually helps to loosen off any de skin and bacteria that the wax would be de or dirty. I recommend you to also apply dish soap and a shea butter as the next step, and I love soaps with the fluffiness of little croissants. Give Yourself Top-Level Treatment The truth is, there is a lot more to good manicure and pedicure than your nails are speaking to you. Most of your nails come off with a protective coating, and your nails are also protected from the weather, leaving them almost always looking good. I find that my nails are really looking the best when I treat myself to a really good oil massage or manicure. I put the same amount of money and time into the preparation of my nails, and they get significantly better, too. If you think about how you treat your nails, you will see a whole different side of yourself. Personal selfies can all start the next chapter of your life, and these tips will help you get rey in an instant. Try new shes Depending on your nail color preference, the best way to find different colors on your hands is to try them out. I recommend to use two sizes of primer, a small amount of pen or brush, and some black nail polish on the first day. Bake Nails and White Nails Ever see a bright pink manicure in a nail salon or you just want something richer? When you’re in the mall and notice someone with these black heels, don’t just ask her name, ask how she’s been beautifying her nails. Just like some songs would have it, one of the best beauty trends these days is bakes. Bakes are new techniques that are putting old designs out of style.They’re cool, beautiful, and created by using plain baking soda to mask dirt. The result is a clean, shiny, and actually shiny manicure. When I recommend to people that for their nails, I always say that you could get a similar look with white nails with a little bit of white nail polish. A lot of people ask if you have white nails, and I always tell them that they work great together. I love the look together because they usually look really cool. You could even use a little bit of vermilion polish to match it, depending on how you like your lights from the store. Try mixing these two colors together to make your own. Layer Strength Sunscreen on Your Hands You can cover up some of the sweat that you sweat on your palms with a she of sunscreen, and then touch up with your nails. If you have people that are walking in the area, that’s where you want to use it. A lot of people will give you hints that you should layer the sunscreen all over your hands and feet, and then I use it there and then as well. I usually get it a little bit thicker and that way I actually feel like I’m using more and have something to keep me hydrated. That’s the other thing about that, too, I layer it on from afar. You want to cover all of the skin so you don’t burn yourself with the sunscreen and then use it to touch up your nails or your toenails. If you pick it up and then put it back down, then it won’t stay on there. Longest & Best Patches Lace-up foot warmers have the best texture when it comes to keeping feet really moisturized. These warmers go on over the top of your foot to heat up your socks and make your feet feel comfortable. Even better, they work as a great base coat to give your feet an even look. These are available at various nail salons, but they do tend to last longer. Apply a clear fluid or scrubs on your hands or feet every night and make sure they stay on your skin all day. You could even apply them in the shower if you want to keep them in. Being top-heavy with cold brushes can dehydrate your skin and smell. Even if you don’t use them all day every day, it’s always nice to have a cool, hydrating tool in your handbag. It’s one of my favorite tools at the moment! If you have all of the above then your daily massage is complete. I know that sounds cliché, but every time I think of it, I get really excited. People who don’t use these treatments every day are really shocked at how quickly it doesn’t impact their nails. You could even get this look for the weekend! Wear It On Its Own This is not something that is easy. It’s true that nails have a tendency to smell better when you wash your nails. This is also true that they can smell more silky, slushy, and glossy when you have oil-infused moisturizer or a scrubs on your hands. I always think that if I’m wearing anything that’s sitting on my skin, then my nails will smell that much better. Whenever I wear my silky brown nail polish, I can smell it in a small corner of my car, because I’m right in the middle of a major metro area of New York. How many small burgers I’ve smelled! What should I wear? I’ve tried everything from natural and organic leather nail polishes to block sealants. I also have my plan of attack when it comes to painting my nails. I will always start off with my top coat since it works well on the nails.

We all have different color needs. If you have to make a significant change to your nails, then know you’ll want to be sure you buy really brightly colored polish. If you don’t have that kind of a change to make, try to go for a sheer color that really show’s your nails. You could also decide to try this look out with some bobby pins and create a little mosaic effect on the nails. Another option would be to do a long textured metallic lace manicure. Use Fabricatto Rose on your nails. You could take in a really rich, warm she to pop with your nails, but you don’t want to go too heavy with it. Inste, choose a light pink. If you like to be a little bit more pigmented, I would probably go for a slightly matte pink and then tint the color up with a dewy tanner. While you’re at it, we could try a glamorous amount that is slightly over-

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