How to Have a Hand Makeover for Spring

How to Have a Hand Makeover for Spring



Have a hand makeover for spring to care for yourself and be well-groomed. After all, a person's hands can reveal their age, so take good care of the only pair you'll have.







Things You'll Need:





Nail file or emery board



Clippers



Lotion



Hand exfoliator in a cream or gel



Nail polish







Pamper Your Hands and Have a Manicure Makeover




Step
1



Have a skilled professional with a good eye perform a manicure on your nails using expert tools to push back cuticles and snip hangnails.




Step
2



Choose either an overall spring polish color covering the entire nail or a French manicure. A French manicure typically consists of pale pink polish applied to the nails with pure white polish delicately painted onto the tips of the nails for a clean look.




Step
3



Ask for a hot wax treatment as an add-on to the manicure. The service costs extra but will give your hands an added boost of moisture.




Step
4



Ask about the application of
acrylic
nails


if your own nails seem weak or break easily. A spring color can be applied to the acrylic nails after they are attached to your own nails.


Have a Spring Hand Makeover in the Comfort of Your Home




Step
1



Clip any excess length from each nail.




Step
2



File in one direction to shape each nail in an oval or squared-off shape.




Step
3



Apply cuticle cream to the base of your nails and push away skin from each nail to reveal a new healthy nail base.




Step
4



Clip any loose skin away from the edges of your nails. Be careful to clip only dead skin.




Step
5



Exfoliate your hands with a gentle scrub and wash away the residue.




Step
6



Massage lotion gently onto your hands. Remove excess lotion from your nails with a cotton ball and
nail polish
remover


before you apply polish.




Step
7



Apply a clear base coat on each nail. Brush on two coats of a bright spring color. Follow with a top coat on each nail. Allow a little time for nails to dry between coats, and let them dry completely before touching anything.







Tips & Warnings









Keep nails relatively short to prevent breaking if you work on a computer or have another job where you use your hands frequently.








Wear artificial acrylic nails for a long-lasting low-maintenance look.








Choose a reputable spa to have a hand makeover for spring or you could risk developing an infection from tools that haven't been sterilized.



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