Preparing Your Nails For A Long-Lasting Manicure!

Hey Babe!

Even though we have talked a lot about nails, we haven't discussed why nail preparation is so crucial when doing gel polish, polygel, dip powder, and acrylic nails!

Whether you're a DIYer or a professional, keeping your nails and cuticles clean will ensure the best manicure results.

1. Nail Prep!
   - Clean, lasting results require proper cuticle care
   - Remove dead skin from the cuticle area using a cuticle drill.
   - Push your cuticle back by using a wood or metal implement stick.
2. Tools for cuticle maintenance
   - Removing dead skin with a cuticle nipper is the next step. Then, trim the nails to the desired length using a nail cutter. 
3. (If you’re going to use nail tips) How to select the right tip size?
   - Don’t forget to buff the surface of your nails especially if you are using nail tips to elongate your nails.
   Note: When using nail tips, ensure that they fit side wall to side wall and use just a little bit of nail glue to not overwhelm the nail bed. 
4. Trim, blend and buff
   - Trim the tips to the desired length and shape
   - By using a file or nail drill, buff the tips to blend into the nail bed for natural-looking nails
5. Dehydrate using a dehydrator
   - Use a nail dehydrator to remove oil and dirt that can cause lifting
6. Primer should be applied
   - This is applied for a longer-lasting product adhesion.

Check out our Makartt Nail Prep 101 YouTube video for more details!
https://youtu.be/hpXW5Mkk8a4

Hope you had fun on our simple nail prep tutorial!

     xoxo