
Painting your nails at home can seem like a skill that everyone around you has mastered, particularly when you haven’t quite got down yet. And while we adore the pros takes on the biggest nail trends, as well as a salon manicure (like the Ukrainian manicure), sometimes you just need to do the job yourself at home. Although you might think you’ll never manage to nail it (sorry couldn’t help myself), I promise you, with a few tips and tricks, you can absolutely become a great nail painter.
As a beauty editor and nail tech in my spare time, I’ve always got time to talk all things nails and have helped many friends master their technique for a neat, quick manicure at home. Here are my eight golden rules for painting your nails at home to become a master at it. Once you're a pro? Get practicing on the chicest nail art and best designs for short nails.