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The use of nippers is an important part of achieving a spa quality manicure, and probably the item to cost you
the most. Nippers can range in price anywhere from $1.00 to $100.00, and their quality is relative. A cheap nipper will dull after the first use, and any subsequent use will tear your cuticles rather [...]
o Small crock-pot or electric potpourri warmer, or paraffin
warmer from the beauty supply
o Soft 1-2 inch wide paintbrush
A glass or plastic cereal type bowl works well. You will be
soaking your fingertips of one hand at a time in this, so you can
judge the size for yourself. If you can find an insulated bowl, even
better. Some beauty supply houses and kitchen centers carry bowls
that have a chamber around them that can be filled [...]
o Everything listed for the Basic Spa Manicure except the bowl needs to be a good bit larger (enough for feet), or an electric pedicure tub
o Foot File or pumice stone
T ools and implements include the most basic items that you will
need to perform a manicure on yourself. These items are not
disposable and will probably be the most expensive things for you to
get, however you will have some, if not all, of these things at home
already. I have a few things on these lists that [...]
The Nail Tech Secrets that you see today was my first foray into writing about beauty online. The site originated in January 2005 as a good old handwritten html site, taken from the manuscripts of a book I was writing while staying at home taking care of my seriously ill husband. A few months later I put it on blog software, then in December 2005, my romance with WordPress began, and the result is the site you see now. I ebb and flow in my tending of NTS, but if you want to learn to do manicures and pedicures yourself, explore the categories and you will find lots of in depth information. And I hope you will subscribe to my email updates and get the latest and greatest nail news, tips and how to's from Nail Tech Secrets!