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Procedure of french manicure
1 Prepare nails: Remove any existing nail polish using nail polish remover and a cotton pad or ball. Trim
the nails to the desired length with nail clippers. Shape the nails using a nail file. For a French manicure, a
square or slightly rounded shape should be given.
2 Soak and push back the cuticles: Soak hands in warm, soapy water for a few minutes to soften the
cuticles. Push back the cuticles with a cuticle pusher. Use a cuticle trimmer to carefully remove any excess
cuticle, But be careful to avoid damage.
3 Shape the nails: Use a nail file to shape the nails. And file until a clean and evenly shaped nail is obtained.

4 Apply base coat: Apply clear base coat on nails. This helps protect your natural nails and also creates a
smooth surface for the polish.
5 Apply transparent pink or nude polish: Once the base coat is dry, apply transparent pink or nude polish
to all nails. It acts as a base color. Apply one or two coats.
6 Create white tips: Use white nail polish or French manicure stripping polish to create white tips. Its different
methods are
7 Freehand: Slowly draw a white line at the tip of each nail. You use a thin nail art brush or the brush that
comes with the polish.

8 French Manicure Guides/Stencils: Place these guides at the tip of your nails to get a clean and even
white line.
9 White nail polish stripping tape: Apply thin strips of tape to the tip of the nail, then paint over them with
white polish and remove the tape while the polish is still wet.
10 Clean up any mistakes: If you made any mistakes or the lines aren’t perfect, use a small brush dipped in
nail polish remover to clean up the edges.

11 Apply Top Coat: Once the white tips are dry and satisfied with the result, apply a clear top coat to seal and
protect the French manicure. It also adds a shiny finish and helps extend the life of your manicure.
Procedure of french Pedicure
1 Remove existing polish and soak feet: Use nail polish remover and a cotton pad or ball to remove any
existing nail polish from toenails. Fill a foot basin with warm, shampooed water and soak your feet for about
5 -Soak for 10 minutes. It helps in softening the skin and cuticles.
2 Dry your feet: Pat your feet dry with a towel. Use a cuticle pusher or orangewood stick to gently push back
the cuticles. Trim any excess cuticle if necessary.
3 Shape the toenails: Use nail clippers to cut the toenails to the desired length. Shape the nails using a nail
file. A square or slightly rounded shape is usually chosen for a French pedicure.
4 Apply base coat: Apply a clear base coat to protect the toenails and create a smooth surface for the polish.
Let it dry completely.
5 Apply transparent pink or nude polish: Once the base coat is dry, apply transparent pink or nude nail
polish to all of your toenails. This will serve as the base color. Apply one or two coats as needed for opacity.
6 Create white tips: Use white nail polish or French pedicure stripping polish to create white tips.

7 Clean up any mistakes: If any mistakes have been made or the lines are not perfect, use a small brush
dipped in nail polish remover to clean up the edges.
8 Apply Top Coat: Once the white tips are dry and you are satisfied with the result, apply a clear top coat to
seal and protect your French pedicure. It also adds a shiny finish and helps extend the life of your pedicure.
Remember to let each layer of polish dry thoroughly before moving on to the next step.
Features of French manicure and pedicure:

• Natural Look: French manicure/pedicure is known for its natural and restrained appearance. It usually
involves a clear or light pink base with white tips, giving the nails a clean and polished look.

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