This document provides instructions for applying nail polish to achieve a smooth glossy finish in 3 steps: 1) Buff nails and remove dust before painting. 2) Apply 2 coats of colored nail polish, allowing drying time between coats. 3) Apply 2 coats of clear top coat nail polish, allowing drying time between coats.

1. This tutorial
will give you
simple
instructions on
how to get a
smooth glossy
finish to your
nails when
applying nail
polish.
TIP:
keep
hands dry
for at least
an hour
before
trying this
tutorial.

2. Keep everything that is used in this tutorial away from children, as some
of the products you will be using can be extremely harmful to young
children if swallowed.
Do not get too close to your hands or the products when using them as
they can be harmful if you smell them at a close range.
Acetone is the main ingredient in nail polish remover. Acetone is a
clear, harsh-smelling and highly flammable liquid. Small amounts of
acetone can be broken down by the liver without any adverse effects,
moderate and large doses of the solvent can be harmful.

3.  1x buffing block
 1x brush (e.g. soft make up brush)
 Nail polish of your choice
 1x clear nail polish (top coat)
 1x bag of cotton balls (ear cleaners work as well,
even tissues)
 1x bottle of nail polish remover.

4. Buff nails with a buffing block like the one shown in the picture.
Using the buffing block, buff your nails until the natural shine your
nails have has faded.
TIP: If you have long nails now is the time to shape them.

5. Brush off all the dust that is left on your nails with a soft brush. This
step will help eliminate any risk of lumps developing when painting
your nails.

6. Choose your desired colour of nail polish.
I will be using black.

7. Now is the time to paint your nails. First of all apply an even layer of
nail polish, to apply an even layer stroke the brush up from the
bottom of your nail bed, now wait for the first layer to dry. Once
the first layer is dry apply a second layer and wait for it to dry.
You may apply as many layers as you wish, but keep in mind you
need to allow drying time between each layer.
TIP: if you have a small desk fan use it to speed up the drying time
by placing your hand in front of it.
Layer 1.
Brushing
up from
nail bed
Layer 2.

8. Once all layers are completely dry you will need to apply two coats
of clear nail polish (top coat), but keeping in mind to let each
layer dry completely before applying another.

9. Once the top coat is dry its time to clean around your nails where you
may have gone onto your skin. This is simply done by putting a bit
of nail polish remover on a cotton ball (or ear cleaner) than gently
rub off the nail polish on your skin

10. Wash hands in warm soapy water than dry them with a soft towel.