How Do You Give Yourself An All-Natural Manicure?
Nothing completes a look quite like a set of freshly manicured nails, but the chemicals and preservatives in most nail care products often do more harm than good. These chemicals can dry out the nails and cuticles, leaving them dull and unattractive. With a little practice, and some label checking, you can give yourself a natural manicure that will leave your nails healthy and beautiful. Remove any polish with a cotton ball and polish remover. Using a cuticle trimmer, trim any hangnails. Soak your nails for five minutes in a bowl of soapy, warm water. This will soften your cuticles and the skin around the nail. Clean your nails with a natural bristle nail brush and an organic soap (glycerin is great, easy to find and extremely gentle). Brush the tops of the nails, the cuticles and under the nail tips to remove dirt and dead skin. Trim nails to desired length, and file with an emery board. File in one direction only, which is towards the center of the nail tip. Don’t file the sides of t
