Pamper your nails with these expert tips to getting elegant, salon-quality results at home.
 | Clean Nails Remove all traces of nail colour and treatments.
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 | Shape Nails If nails are very long, trim to even lengths with a scissors or nail clipper.
File edges smooth with a nail file or emery board. Always file nails in one direction, from each side of the nail in toward the center, to help prevent nails from splitting.
Finish by filing underneath the nail to neaten the edge.
Remove surface ridges by buffing the surface gently with nail buffer. Buffer only needs to be done once a month, to promote healthy nail growth. Use Sally Hansen Ridge Reducer & 7 Step Buffer
For salon-style nails, try the "Squoval" shape (square + oval). Nail edges should be straight with slightly rounded corners.
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 | Groom Cuticles Soak fingers for 5 minutes in warm water to soften cuticles, then pat dry, leaving cuticles moist.
If cuticles are particularly bad, exfoliate with Sally Hansen Gel Cuticle Remover before soaking.
Gently push back cuticles with a cotton-wrapped cuticle stick or cuticle pusher. Use Sally Hansen Crystal Sticks or Cuticle Trimmer.
Carefully nip away hangnails. Don't clip off excess cuticles unless you have to, as they will grow back thicker.
Apply a cuticle cream or oil and massage in gently.
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 | Prep Nails If you have used a cuticle cream or oil, remove from nail plate with nail polish remover.
Now your nails are ready to apply a base coat. If you have problem nails, you should look to use a nail treatment here as a base coat.
For short nails that won't grow, use Sally Hansen Nailgrowth Miracle.
For weak nails that break, use Sally Hansen Diamond Strength.
For problem nails with severe peeling, use Sally Hansen Miracle Cure.
Visit the Sally Hansen Nail Clinic to find out what type of nails you have.
For normal nails use a base coat for protection and strength.
Click here is see the range of Sally Hansen Basecoats available. Visit the Nail Clinic to see which one is best for you. |
 | Apply Nail Polish Brush on 2 coats of your favourite shade of Sally Hansen nail colour.
Diamond Strength Nail Colour gives longlasting colour that won't chip or fade and helps prevent nails from breaking.
Hard As Nails Extreme Wear Nail Colour gives strength and shine, in a range of funky colours.
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 | Seal & Shine Finish with a top coat to seal nails, add brilliant shine and help nail colour last. When applied between manicures, top coats add strength and protection and help keep your nail colour looking shiny and just-applied fresh.
Click here is see the range of Sally Hansen Topcoats available. Visit the Nail Clinic to see which one is best for you. |
 | Finish After your manicure or pedicure ensure nails are thoroughly dry. Apply Sally Hansen Speed Dry Drops which speed up drying, protect colour as it dries and conditions nails and cuticles.
Click here for advice on how to care for your hands and nails between manicures.
Massage nails regularly to promote circulation and encourage nail growth. Try carrying a Maximum Growth Cuticle pen in your bag, and massage into nails and cuticles on a regular basis.
Give your nails a day's rest in between manicures to allow the nails to breath. |
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