
Clean Up Cuticles: "It's okay to remove the cuticle but nothing more! The cuticle is the white, dry, flakey portion attached to the nail plate (a cuticle remover will bubble it up and push it off). Buff: "Never buff on top of the nail as that can also lead to splitting.". When you saw back and forth, you rip the keratin layers and that causes nails to split." File: "If you’re taking down the length of your nail, you can go back and forth, but always finish going in one direction to make sure that the nail won’t split. Although most directions say two is fine, I find the third coat to be the pop that makes the manicure look salon-worthy.Once you make your pick below for your new favorite fall nail polish color, follow these DIY manicure tips from celebrity nail artist, Elle Gerstein: No matter what polish I use, my must-do tip when it comes to painting my own nails is to do THREE coats. I then always make sure to wipe down with acetone (to prevent bacteria buildup) and wipe my nails clean. Next, I use this cuticle nipper to gently trim back excess cuticles. After applying cuticle oil to my nail beds, I use this stainless steal cuticle pusher to push back my cuticles and remove any leftover polish from a previous manicure. To make your life easier, you need the right set of tools. BRIGHT FALL NAIL COLORS PROFESSIONAL
The secret to an at-home mani (and a more professional looking result) is to include the cuticle pushback/cleanup that they always do in the salon. I start by filing them to the desired length and shape and using this buff set to smooth them out. It lets me keep my natural nails a little longer - square nails usually break near the sides. Right now, I’m loving a slightly rounded/oval shape. I’ve been cutting my nails less and have been filing them into shape instead.
It still gives me the neutral nails I crave most of the year but feels more seasonally appropriate! This is usually my go-to for September and October months after I tire of pinky nudes and whites.
This color is from the Essie Gel Couture line and has a thick and glossy finish. The most beautiful blend of grey and beige and the perfect darker nude for cooler weather (and paler skin). You can find all of these gorgeous colors in Walmart’s Beauty section, making them easy to shop for with many items shipping right away! And, finally - an almost-black with a gorgeous hint of purple takes me through a long, dragging winter with chunky lug-sole boots and plenty of dark layers. A bold and bright wine that’s not too red and is my go-to for Thanksgiving and Christmas and compliments opening gifts and holding champagne flutes. A beautiful creamy greige compliments chunky sweaters, pumpkin spiced flavors, and the changing of the leaves. I’ve had a few colors on rotation for years and I’m teaming up with Walmart today to share a few of my favorites, as well as some of my best tips for at-home manis! What I love about these 3 colors is the natural progression of tones that takes you through the fall and winter seasons, and perfectly reflects each mood. When it comes to seasonal beauty, one of the first things I switch up when the temperature changes is my nail color. A huge thanks to Walmart for sponsoring today’s post.