You'd think that will all the many manicures we've given ourselves over the years, we'd have mastered the technique of a base color by now. But many haven't — myself included!
I often find that my at-home manis wind up looking so much different than when I have them done at a salon. And despite keeping a close eye to the brushing patterns of the nail technicians across the counter, I find myself coming up short every time I try it at home.
If this sounds like you, you're not alone. Cutepolish's Sandi, after a barrage of requests from similarly frustrated viewers, brings us a video of how to give yourself that perfect at-home manicure to keep your nails looking sharp (and to save a few pennies in the process).
The first tip? Use a thinner for older polish. It'll make your bottle like new and will spare you from those smudges you get when a thick and stubborn polish refuses to dry. The next steps for that perfect polish look are as easy as cake — just follow the steps from Sandi's video below.
And when you're ready to move on to something a little more advanced? Try this striped manicure hack!
Any other tips you use for your perfect mani? Let us know in the comments, and SHARE this super helpful video with your friends on Facebook!
