THE BASIC MANICURE ....

• Always clean your tools properly before you begin.
• You want to file your nails dry. Filing wet nails can cause splitting or peeling. Not cute!
• Soak your nails in a bowl of warm water. Add  liquid soap for cleansing and oil drops to soothe and moisturize.
• Next apply a cuticle oil or cream to keep the cuticle soft while you’re doing your manicure.
• Using  stick or a metal pusher , push your cuticles back. Apply light pressure and don’t be too aggressive.
• If you don’t have a stick or metal pusher, you can push the cuticle back with a hand towel.
• If you’re a pro, you can very carefully trim the cuticle. 
• Last, buff the nail using a 3 or 4 sided buffer. The shine from buffing is amazing. It’s better than any top coat you could ever apply.