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Easy At Home Manicure

Hey and happy Thursday! We are *that* much closer to the weekend! 

I have been doing my own nails for about NINE years now. Crazy! I go to the salon every now and then for special occasions or for a girls day, but I mostly do my own nails at home. 

I have a UV lamp and gel polishes, but I'm taking a break from gel for now and doing regular nail lacquer. Maybe you know this, maybe you don't, but it just is not a good idea to repeatedly pick off your gel polish and continue to put more gel polish on your nails. I learned that the hard way...oops. 

I do miss gel polish, and maybe one day I'll get back to it, but for now here is my current routine! 

Step 1: Clip and file nails if needed. I clip my nails whenever I feel like they're too long for me, and I file them just about every time I polish them. 


This is the best file! 

Step 2: Apply base coat to clean, bare nails. 


Essie always make a really great base coat! 

Step 3: Apply 2-3 thin layers of your polish. 


OPI is always my go to. The shades I reach for most are Funny Bunny, Cajun Shrimp, and Lisbon Wants Moor.

Step 4: After your polish is dry to the touch, apply your top coat. 


I prefer a fast drying top coat. 

It definitely takes time, practice, and patience. This is one of my favorite methods of self care! When I do my nails, I put on a show on my phone or listen to a podcast. 


I really love this! I apply it in between manicures, and it helps to strengthen my nails so much!

Have a GREAT Thursday!! See you here tomorrow for some faves!!


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