The quest for perfect manicures just got easier, thanks to the newest manicure and polish tips released by manicurist Eva Chen (creator of the Desigual nail brand) and Disney. The do-it-yourself party kits ($14) in fan favorites Frozen and Beauty and the Beast both take steps to get your nails to look their best — from how-to videos from Celebrity Stylist at nail boutique CND, celebrity nail artist Deborah Lippmann, and Nailscapes.com founder Ellie Vallis, the kits may seem so deceptively simple. (Warning: only a few tips are included, so make sure you’re experienced with manicures.)
For tips on getting your nails looking their best, read ahead.
1. Start by washing your hands and not immediately touching your face or hands to clean. Let the water cool down for 10 minutes before you even get to contact lenses.
2. Tear off a paper towel and dry your nails thoroughly.
3. Gently massage a dime-size amount of nail polish remover into the surface of your nails using nail file. If you’ve left the nail file in your bag, gently remove it from inside your nail to remove any excess.
4. Sip on a few cups of hot water to help lubricate the nails and cuticles.
5. Using your nail file, remove any excess topcoat and all previous coatings.
6. If your nails are very dry, start over and cover everything with polish.
7. Choose your shade, and then paint a brush to gently apply the shade into your nail.
8. Again, be sure to thoroughly dry your nails with warm water.
9. Once the polish is dry, coat your nails with oil-infused nail polish remover, but don’t rub the remover on the polish directly. Use your fingertips to gently rub the remover into the polish while preserving the ‘shine.’
10. Finally, add a few coats of your final nail polish, if you choose.
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