Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Soak cotton pads in non-acetone nail polish remover.
2

Press a soaked pad against each nail, and wipe from base to tip to remove any traces of nail polish.
3

Wash hands and nails in warm, soapy water, and dry thoroughly.
4

Trim nails to an even length with nail scissors or clippers.
5

Hold an emery board flat against the side edge of each nail and gently file in one direction toward the top, until the sides of nails are straight and even.
6

File evenly and smoothly, and with a curving motion, from the side of the free edge of each nail toward its tip. Regularly check the shape of the nail from the palm side and from the front to achieve a neat and symmetrical oval shape.
7

Place fingertips in warm, soapy water to remove residue from filing.
8

Massage cuticle cream into nails and cuticles to moisturize.