Lengthen your nails easily with Italian manicure
Want long nails without using extensions? The solution could well be the “Italian manicure”. A phenomenon on social networks due to its ability to create an illusion of long nails, even on the shortest among us. In this article, Maryton Supply will break down this Italian-originated technique so you can try it in the comfort of your home.
Where does Italian manicure come from?
The “Italian manicure” gained its fame in Italy, hence its name. What should you expect? As a matter of fact, this method involves a particular process of filing and applying varnish in order to give the illusion of longer nails.
Italian Manicure: Step by Step Process
After reading this, you may be thinking that Italian manicure is difficult to achieve. On the contrary, its operation steps are very simple. Here is a step-by-step guide to the process:
- First polish the nails into a square or rectangular shape;
- Then apply nail polish judiciously (gel, semi-permanent or classic), carefully avoiding the cuticles and leaving a space on each side of the nail.
Italian manicure: Advice from an expert
This method of applying nail polish is what really sets the Italian manicure apart. To achieve a square nail shape, you should file each side of your nails with a nail drill before focusing on nail length.
For varnish, although it is not obligatory to apply a base, it is advisable to do so if your nails are streaked or if you are using a bright color. It is then advisable to add one or two coats of varnish and protect the nail with a top coat.
Unlike the Russian manicure which files the cuticles, the Italian manicure opts for a different approach: we carefully work the cuticles and push them back slightly to enlarge the surface of the nail, thus allowing for better visual elongation.
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