How to Manicure At Home with Long Lasting Results DIY Recipe by Kristin Omdahl

How to Manicure At Home with Long Lasting Results DIY Recipe by Kristin Omdahl

When I was the crochet expert on Knitting Daily TV, I had to get a professional manicure before taping the show. That would mean making an appointment at a salon the day before travel day, then have a travel day, then begin taping the following day. So I would BEGIN taping 2 days after the manicure and often need my nails to stay fresh for 3-4 more days after that.

I don’t know about you, but professional manicures often chip the second day and never last more than a few days for me! I asked around and got some wonderful tips and tricks from nail technicians (including my sister). Over the years, I have discovered that there are a few inexpensive tools you can purchase to create MUCH LONGER manicures DIY at home for a fraction of the price, too! Win-Win!

You will need a nail file, a base coat and top coat, a polish of your choosing and a square buffer. The items are linked below to purchase at Amazon:

And here is a video where I show you the tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years for giving myself a beautiful and long lasting manicure at home:

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