Healthy Nails

You have beautiful healthy nails and just need a maintenance program.

  1. Shape Nails

    • Trim nails to desired length with a nail scissor or nail clip.
    • Choose a nail shape: square, squoval, round or pointed. Make sure that you have found a shape that works well with your life style. Here’s a tip: Curved beds look better with rounded tips. Flat nail beds look good with squared edges. Go in between if you're unsure: Create a slight oval at the center of your tips, then softly square the edges of your nails to get what top manicurists call the "squoval."
    • Smooth nail edges with a nail file or nail board. File nails in one direction from the side of each nail towards the center – this helps prevent nails from splitting.

      Sally Hansen's Bridal Best: Clean Cut Nail Clip, LaCross Crystal Nail File

  2. Groom & Treat Cuticles

    • Sit back and relax while soaking your fingers in warm water for about 10 minutes. This is a great time to distress from wedding plans. Pat dry.
    • Gently push back cuticles with a cotton-wrapped cuticle stick or cuticle pusher – Do Not Cut Them.
    • Apply a cuticle treatment and massage.
    • Carefully nip away excess cuticles and hangnails.
    • Remove any trace of cuticle products from nails before applying nail treatments or nail color.

      Sally Hansen's Bridal Best: Instant Cuticle Remover, Cuticle Pusher & Shaper, Shea Butter Cuticle Balm

  3. Prep Nails

    • Use nail polish remover to absorb any oils on the nail surface.
    • Apply a nail treatment or base coat to protect nails, smooth nail surface and help manicures last longer.

      Sally Hansen's Bridal Best: Diamond Strength Instant Nail Hardener

  4. Apply Nail Polish

    • Start by applying a horizontal stripe of polish over the very tip of your nail from left to right. Capping the nail will help prevent your nail color from chipping. Apply one stroke down the center of your nail; then apply to sides. Continue this on all ten fingers. Apply a second coat.

      Sally Hansen's Bridal Best: Diamond Strength No Chip Nail Color

  5. Seal, Shine & Finish

    • Wait 2 minutes for your nail color to dry before finishing with a top coat to seal nails, add brilliant shine and help nail color last.
    • Reapply top coat between manicures. This will add strength and protection; keep your manicure shiny and just-applied fresh.
    • To give your hands the extra moisture they need to be soft and supple apply a hand treatment. You’ll want your hands to be silky soft while you hold your groom’s hand and says your vows.

      Sally Hansen's Bridal Best: Mega Shine Extended Wear Top Coat, Shea Butter Hand & Body Butter