After doing a lot of homework about manicures on the Internet, find a manicurist with good reviews, and then follow the pictures to make beautiful nails. But this price is not cheap every time!


If you have the same troubles, you might as well try your own DIY phototherapy nails ~ and the steps are super simple, you can get started soon!


What is the difference between phototherapy nails and general nail polish?


The difference between phototherapy nails and general nail polish is that the "raw materials of nail polish" are different.


Phototherapy nails can also be called gel nails.


The material is natural resin, which is similar to a viscous liquid. It needs to be irradiated by LED or UV light before it hardens and solidifies.


The phototherapy glue is not easy to fall off, and it does not have an uncomfortable pungent odor during the smearing process.


Not only that, it also has the function of protecting the nail surface and beautifying, and also has the function of slightly thickening the nails, which can make Long-lasting nails grow smoothly!


Summarize must-buy supplies and tools (must-see).


1. Manicure tools: nail clippers, sand strips, sponge strips, polishing strips, hand brushes, softeners, steel pushers, dead skin forks, dead skin scissors.


If it is too troublesome, you can buy a set directly, and there is a storage box, which is very cost-effective.


2. Nail polish and phototherapy lamp.


Nail polish: primer, sealing layer, reinforcement glue, color glue; buy better primer and sealing layer. Don't buy too cheap color glue according to your own preferences.


Phototherapy lamp: it is best to buy more than 48w.


3. Commonly used accessories: Commonly used must-have accessories are: gold foil, this must be bought, too commonly used, shells, also buy, use with gold foil, just buy white, other colors or big shells are not commonly used, don't buy!


Pearls should also be bought. They are often used. Buy small ones. Large ones are rarely used. Cellophane must be bought. These are enough to make many styles. Don't forget to buy a pair of tweezers to pick up jewelry.


Nail art pens: Line pens, flower pens, and smudge pens are used more often.


4. Armor removal kit.


5. You can prepare a bottle of alcohol, manicure pads, and kitchen paper, so you don't need to buy it, just use kitchen paper.


If you find it troublesome, consider buying a set, but it is generally not recommended to buy a set, because many things in the set are not practical.


Do you know the basic manicure steps?


1. File your nails


First use cotton dipped in nail polish remover, carefully remove the original nail polish, and then grind the nails to a length of about 3 mm from the pulp of the finger, making it an oval or square arc.


2. Exfoliate


The part of exfoliating is particularly important and prone to accidents. Remember to be distracted to do other things.


3. Polishing


Use the second side of the polishing cotton to gently polish off the dull cuticle on the surface of the nail, and polish the nail to a smooth level.


4. Apply nail polish


After wiping your nails once, you can start applying nail polish.