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Taking care of yourself is essential for your mental and physical health. You can pamper yourself at home with a DIY manicure, especially if you can’t get to your favorite nail salon Singapore. There are many reasons why you could be at home and not able to go to your favourite nail salon Singapore. It could be a one-off manicure to save money, some afternoon to yourself or just simply a fun little thing to do. You might as well learn how to do your own nails! Let’s find out how to create the perfect at-home manicure to pamper yourself.
1. Preparing for Your At-Home Manicure.
Start by gathering all the necessary tools. nail file, cuticle pusher, nail polish remover, cotton pads
First, put all the tools noted above in one place. Prepare your nails well before apply any products. To achieve a polish that’s similar to the quality that you would get at the nail salon over at Far East Plaza, making sure that your base is prepped well will help to achieve the desired look. Trimmed and filed nails grow longer and stronger; do this first before applying products.
Next, soak your nails in warm water. This softens the cuticles, making them easier to push back. It is crucial to be gentle with the cuticle as it helps prevent infections in the nail. Like at your go-to manicure Far East Plaza, this will also help you achieve salon-quality results. You can add essential oils or bath salts to your soaking mix for extra benefit. After soaking, dry your hands and put on a thick hand cream.
2. Applying Your Favorite Polish.
When your nails are clean and the cuticles pushed back, it’s time for some colour. Begin by applying a base coat to your nails. It will protect your nails from staining and give you a smooth canvas for the polish to adhere right. A base coat also helps your manicure last longer. Choose a color that you love, and apply two smooth layers of polish, between each layer allow to dry. Applying the polish in two thin layers ensures that each layer is fully dry before the next one goes on.
It can be anything you like, from the classic reds to trendy pastels. You can try out new polishes at home, even though many nail salons Singapore have a variety of colours. If you mess up, you can just use a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover to fix it. Make sure to use a top coat at the end for your nail polishes to seal the colour. This step helps your manicure last longer and adds shine.
3. Adding Nail Art for a Creative Touch.
Why stop at just painting your nails? After painting your nails, why not add a little nail art to make it special? Even if you’re not artistic, you can still do nail art. Toothpicks and dotting tools can easily create polka dots, stripes, or even small flower designs. These designs will definitely make you feel like you’ve gone to Nail Queen Far East Plaza without ever stepping out.
If you’re looking for an added challenge, try putting nail stickers or metallic foils on your nails. You can make these options elevate a basic manicure and add some sparkle to your self-care routine. Nail art trends are extremely easy to recreate at home with little tools and a little patience. You can also perfect your techniques by watching some online tutorials or doing them by steps.
Conclusion.
To pamper yourself on Sundays, you can create DIY nail art that you can try yourself! If you have the right tools, you can easily replicate the polished, professional look you get at a nail salon Far East Plaza. Doing your nails at home means that you can spend time shaping and polishing your own nails. Or, get creative with some nail art. Fire up a candle, put on your favourite music and take the time to transform your nails into a canvas.
For more inspiration or to book your next manicure, visit us at Nail Queen. Our professional team is here to help you nail your next perfect manicure at the heart of Far East Plaza!