Before you schedule a baby-sitter, light your candles and put on your fluffy robe, make sure you have all the materials you'll need for your at-home manicure spa treatment. If you don't already have the following items in your bathroom cabinet, print this article, and refer to this "me time" manicure shopping list next time you visit the drugstore:
- New Olay Body Wash Plus Spa Exfoliating Ribbons
- Olay Quench Body Lotion
- Nail polish
- Clear base coat polish
- Clear top coat polish
- Cotton balls
- Nail polish remover
- Nail file or emery board
- Nail scissors
- Cuticle trimmers
- Paper towels
- A pumice stone
- Tunes to lighten your mood
Once you have your at-home spa manicure kit ready to go, it's time to begin your Olay Spa Discovery experience. Before you start your "me time" at-home manicure, make sure your environment is relaxed and filled with positive energy. To begin your at-home spa treatment, first, apply nail polish remover to a cotton ball and remove any polish that's already on your nails. Scrub your nails gently with the remover, but don't soak your nails in the liquid as too much exposure can eat away at the natural oils on your fingernails and make them weak and brittle.
Dry your nails completely using a paper towel or bathroom towel. Trim off any excess length, then use your nail file or emery board to gently shape your nails. Round out the edges of your nails to keep them healthier looking longer. Next, fill a small bowl with lukewarm water to soak your cuticles. Place one hand in the bowl for five minutes, then swap hands. While soaking your fingers, clear your mind of any negative or stressful thoughts and focus on your breath and your inner-self.
Next, to reveal the softer layer of skin beneath the dry skin cells on your hands grab your New Olay Body Wash Plus Spa Exfoliating Ribbons and wash your hands under a gentle flow of warm water. Dry your hands carefully, paying attention to remove any moisture from the crevasses between your fingers. When your hands are completely dry, massage a generous amount of Olay Quench Body Lotion into both hands. Olay Quench actually provides your skin with a dose of Amino-Vitamin Complex, renewing skin's surface and replenishing your hands' natural moisture and preventing future dryness.
Before you get straight to the color, take a few moments to push back or trim your cuticles. Now that you have taken a few moments to unwind and renew, it's time for the fun to begin! If you are open to new discoveries, you can let your nail color say so much about you! How have you been feeling lately? If you've been stressed, why not try a light, calming blue for serenity. If you've been yearning to let your wild side out, try a mean lime green or feisty purple. Feeling romantic? Go for a screen siren red or soft, girly pink. Apply a layer of base coat first, then apply your chosen color and let it dry before applying another layer. Once your second layer of color is dry, apply a final top coat of clear polish for shine and longevity. If you're feeling super funky, go with a top coat with glitter or even sparkly stars!
To care for your manicure, take a few moments of "me time" each day to apply Olay Quench Body Lotion to moisturize, refresh and relax your hands.
