Dreaming of flawless nails but don’t have the time or opportunity to visit a salon? A DIY manicure can be just as stylish and neat if you know a few tricks. Here are 7 simple hacks to help you achieve a salon-quality manicure right at home. 

Before applying any polish, it’s important to prepare your nails and cuticles. Start by shaping your nails into the desired form. Choosing the right nail file and working carefully is especially important here.
Avoid using metal files — they can damage the nail structure and over time may cause splitting. A great option is wood or polyurethane files.
Also, remember an important rule: never file nails back and forth, as this can weaken the nail plate. Always file in one direction to maintain healthy and strong nails.

Nail files from Global Fashion are professional, high-quality tools that provide neat and safe nail care. 

 

If you are just starting with manicure, we recommend not cutting the cuticle yourself — this requires skill, and improper handling can damage the skin or cause an infection.
Instead, you can do a peeling treatment, which gently removes dead skin cells and prepares the cuticle. After that, use an orange stick or a pusher to carefully push back the cuticle from the base of the nail.

To make the nail polish last longer and prevent peeling, it is important to thoroughly degrease the nail plate. For this, you can use an antiseptic containing at least 70% alcohol or a special nail primer. 

 

Before applying colored nail polish, always use a base coat. The base smooths the nail surface, protects against yellowing, and significantly extends the longevity of your manicure. Only after applying it can you proceed to the colored polish. 

Before painting your nails, gently roll the bottle between your palms — this helps prevent bubbles from forming in the polish and transferring onto your nails. When choosing a polish, opt for those with a thick, flat brush: it makes it much easier to cover the nail plate neatly. 

The technique for applying polish is very simple. First, swipe the brush along the left side of the nail, then the right side, and finally down the center. This ensures an even and tidy finish. Apply the polish in thin layers, allowing each layer to dry for 5–10 minutes, so the coating turns out perfect and long-lasting. 

Applying a top coat is an important finishing step in your manicure. The top coat protects the color from fading and prevents chipping, ensuring a durable and polished result. 

If the polish gets on your cuticles or the skin around your nails, carefully remove the excess using a manicure pencil with a brush soaked in nail polish remover.