I might be getting the hang of this...

So, several months ago I wrote about cutting out some of the pampering to save money and doing it myself. One of these things I've tried to do myself is manicures. And, I think I've figured out the method to painting your own nails.

I know, I know, I should really be old enough to do this by now, right? But, it's harder than it seems. At least I think so. And, once I figured out to do it the way I describe below it's much easier and the results much better.

So, with that being said, here's how I've been doing this and it might just work for you too.

Note: I'm right-handed so this is clearly my dominant hand. If your a lefty than just swap out the right for left and vice versa...

- Start with clean hands and nails. File them how you like them and clean up your cuticles if needed. This cuticle nipper is SO easy to use.
- With your left hand, apply base coat your right hand nails but skip the thumb.
- Use your left thumb nail to clean around the edges if needed.
- Do the same thing on your left fingers with your right hand.
- Repeat with two coats of polish and a top coat. I like this one a lot.
- Wait about five minutes for your fingers to dry. Then paint your thumbs.
- Give yourself about ten minutes and voila!

It takes a little while to get the hang of, but in the end the results are so worth it. Here's my new favorite color for summer, OPI's Nantucket Mist:
I'd love to know how it goes for you...