To have your nails in tip-top shape all the time, you need to maintain them by reapplying a clear top coat to your nails every other day. This will prevent your nail polish from chipping and looking dull. Follow these simple steps to get perfectly polished nails. Step 1 Remove old nail polish, swiping from the base of the nail to the tip. If the polish is a little more difficult to remove, soak a cotton ball into the polish remover and let it sit on the nail for a few moments. Step 2 File your nails by going back and forth across your nails, to create a square shaped nail. Push back your cu...

Instead of shelling out big bucks to get your manicure at the salon, why not try to do it yourself? It’s very easy, and it costs you nothing! Start off by soaking your hands in warm water for about 10 minutes. You can add relaxing oils or salt if you like. Remove your cuticles by applying a cuticle removing solution to your nails. Either push them back or remove them carefully by clipping them off. File your nails going straight, so that they can get that square french manicure shape. Apply a clear coat to your nails to make them stronger. To help you get that perfect french manicure, ap...