A weekly mani-pedi is a luxury I just can’t justify, but I love how glossy nails make my whole look more polished. So, I do my best to recreate just-left-the-salon fingers and toes at home.The secret is a proper toolkit! 1: Clipper A pair of traditional nail clippers is an essential part of any mani or pedi. But be cautions against trimming the entire nail in one clip across, as it can cause damage. Instead, trim in smaller bits, working sideways across the width of each nail. If you’re trying to maintain a certain length on your nails, go straight to the file, which should suffice for cleaning up edges and regular maintenance of longer nails. 2: File Ditch that metal nail file! Do you know that the traditional flat sandpaper file is the way to go, as metal can be too coarse for natural nails. Look for an emery board of at least 180 grit—a measurement that refers to the coarseness of the tool (the lower the grit, the coarser and more abrasive it is). If you have thin...
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