{"id":6062,"date":"2020-05-10T09:14:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-10T09:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/?p=362"},"modified":"2020-05-10T09:14:00","modified_gmt":"2020-05-10T09:14:00","slug":"diy-nail-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/diy-nail-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Bring the Spa Home with These DIY Nails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you finding yourself with a lot of time on your hands? Why not spend some <em>time on your hands<\/em>. The perfect manicure is an instant mood booster and a pure form of self-care that you most definitely deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to master at-home <a href=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/category\/nails\/\">nails<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pour a Glass and Set the Mood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our favorite salons often amp up the relaxation by offering a fancy drink and playing something great in the background. Sip some cucumber water, hot tea, or even grab a glass of bubbly. Turn on some soothing spa music or an equally soothing episode of your favorite guilty pleasure show to round out the experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pre-Treat Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your paws ready for pampering by soaking your nails in warm water with a few drops of olive oil. Pro tip: you can even strengthen your nails by adding honey, lemon juice, and salt to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B_GcSgZBXGw\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">bowl<\/a>. Or mix together coconut oil and raw sugar to make a quick exfoliating scrub.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shape N File<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your nails ready for polish by clipping to your desired length and gently filing the rough edges. A good technique is to start on one side and file to the center in a fluid downward movement. Try to avoid sawing the file back and forth like they do in the movies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Paint Like a Pro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>True manicure mavens can polish a finger in three easy strokes. Before removing the brush, gently roll the bottle side to side. Don\u2019t shake it, that causes the paint to bubble. Begin with a wide stripe in the middle and then one on each side. Try to do only one hand at a time, that way you don\u2019t accidentally smudge the color in the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take Your Sweet Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t cheat yourself with a quick paint job. If possible, give yourself 10 minutes of drying time between each step of the process. 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