Hot Nails & Manicure How-Tos


How To: Remove acrylic nails with a soak
How to remove acrylic nails with a soak

How To: Remove your glue-on nails
Demonstrator Caitlin offers a tutorial on how to remove fake nails you purchased from your local drug or beauty supply store and applied yourself, safely. You start with putting an acetone based nail polish remover in a paper cup and where you soak your nail in the cup. You can then use a tooth pick to get under the 'fake nail' to lift a little if needed. After gap between real nail and fake nail is created, soak again in nail polish remover and then use a paper towel to slowly work/wiggle of...

How To: Make your own color acylic for nails
Alwaysnforever559 teaches viewers how they can make their own color acrylic for nails! First, you will need a container, a clear powder (Acrylic) and an eyeshadow color that you will like for your nails. Pour in the acrylic clear powder in the container and pour the same amount of your simmer or eyeshadow color into the container. Close this container and shake the ingredients to mix them up. Now, your powder should be a mix of the white and the eyeshadow color you put in. First, get your bru...

How To: Remove fingernail cuticles safely with cuticle oil and cuticle pusher
First things first, gals: NEVER, EVER use a nail clipper to clip off your cuticles. You may think clipping your cuticles off is a quick and easy way to get rid of your cuticles before a manicure, but doing so is highly dangerous because it can lead to infection and tearing.

How To: Remove acrylic nails at home
If you've grown tired of your acrylic nails and want to remove them, but don't want to go to the salon, follow these steps to learn how to remove them from home. You will need to use a 100 percent acetone remover to take off all of the nail polish first. Then, take an old container that you no longer want and pour some of the acetone in it. Make sure the container has a wide enough top that you can stick your hand in it. Place the tips of your fingers into this container and cover it with a t...

How To: Apply gold leaf to your nails
In this video, we learn how to apply gold leaf to your nails. First, paint your nails with a dark purple color over the entire nail, then let it dry. After this, apply a clear coat of nail polish and cut out small pieces of gold leaf from a large sheet. Once you have these broken apart, grab them with a toothpick and drop them down onto the nail in the spot you want them to be. You can place around two leaves on each nail. do this for each leaf, then apply the clear coast of nail polish over ...

How To: Paint a rainbow French tip nail manicure
Colorful fingers really look amazing and nothing stays colorful like rainbow tipped finger nails. Going to the nail salon can get expensive and at times can be unneeded, as they aren't always perfect. I will show you how you can make your own rainbow tipped finger nails from the comfort of your own home. Whether you are a perfectionist about your nails or if you are fine with a little unevenness about your finger polish, follow this video and you will have amazing rainbow tip finger nails.

How To: Create a double fading manicure nail look
Want to learn how to paint your nails flawlessly? Watch this manicure instructional video to create this double fading style look. May Paris gives helpful nail polish tips on creating this beautiful design. Be creative! Have some fun & learn how to give yourself a pretty manicure.

How To: Apply white tips to nails in a French manicure
Lillian Garcia demonstrates an easy way to apply White tips to your nails for a French Manicure. The video walks you through applying the bottom coat to your nails and painting the white tips.

How To: Use gold foil on your nails
May Paris teaches how to use and apply gold foil on your nails. First step is to apply the base coat as it protects from some harm. Carefully tear the foil in small parts. Now apply brown nail color(or any other color you wish) on the base coat of your nails. Let it dry and use tweezers to pick up the foil. Stick the foil very carefully to your nails as shown. Let it dry and follow the same procedure for all of your nails. Finally apply the top coat to secure the foil as shown. The foil can b...

How To: Do Gradient Glitter Nails with Konad Stamping
I recently stumbled upon this lovely design created by Nichole, from nail polish wars, and was instantly inspired to ask for her permission to use her pictures to make a slideshow presentation of her wonder work! I like to call them mystical nails!!

How To: Do Indian Wedding Nails - No Tools!
Yes, the Indian wedding season is just around the corner, and I am going crazy with excitement! Check this super easy Indian Wedding Nails by superwowstyle for Bindi nail designs. And do not worry, this is totally a No Tools Nail Art, and perfectly easy for even those who are not used to doing their nails!

How To: Do Nail Art with 3D Pen!
Check out this nail art video to learn how to do nail art with a 3D pen ! Video: .

How To: Do Flocking Velvet Nails
This is a very easy flocking powder nail art done by superWOWstyle, and is the latest and very fast developing trend in nail art of late!

How To: Paint Your Nails with Loose Glitter
Sparkling glitter nail polish is always a popular favorite but buying different bottles to get different colors is a waste of money. You can paint your nails with pure loose glitter in just a few easy steps.

HowTo: Laser Etch Your Fingernails
Instructables user lamedust expresses his odd fascination with facial hair through laser etched fingernail portraiture.

How To: Paint blue & white corner flames on your nails
In this video, we learn how to paint blue and white corner flames on your nails. First, paint a pearl base on the nail and let it dry completely. Now, grab the black nail polish and paint waves on the nail going from the top to the bottom. Next, grab the white nail polish and do the same thing, making the mark next to the black marks. Let this dry, then grab light blue nail polish and fill it in on the corner of the nail. Let this design dry, then paint white on the blue to make small lines a...

How To: Create edgy, romantic corset lace nails
Your nails looking a little chubby lately? Rein them into shape with mini nail corsets! Watch this tutorial to learn how to paint very sexy lace corsets on your talons for nails that become their own fashion accessories.

How To: Remove acrylic nails without soaking or salons
This video shows you how to remove acrylic nails using a nail tip. It takes a long time to soak the nails in acetone to remove them, and this method is quicker. To do it, slide one of the corners under any part of the tip. Force it in and slide it over across the nail and you will be able to see the acrylic nail lift up. Gently work on it to pull the nail off. It might hurt a little bit. The nail will look kind of rough, so you'll have to file it, and use some nail strengthener. Nail technici...

How To: Paint your nails with a wrapping paper design
In this brief instructional video, you'll watch as a nail expert shows you one of her best custom designs finished by using foil wrapping paper. This is great for people looking for something new and trendy that will add a little bit of pop to their already polished look. Be sure to pay attention to the many tips and tricks that this nail designer drops, otherwise you'll be headed for disaster! Remember, to make this nail-art work, your foil wrapping paper will have to be cut into very thin s...

How To: Paint nails in a black, pink, and white art design
this short video shows how to paint nails in a black, pink, and white art design. The steps are simple and easy to follow. The first thing to be done is a regular black, French tip manicure. Once the black French manicure is completely dry, a pink thin tip nail polish is taken. From the middle of the nail , on the black tip, draw a V mark facing sideward on both sides. The next step is to fill the two "V"s, inside with the pink color. Once dried, with the white thin tipped nail polish, a line...

How To: Remove acrylic nails on your own
TVfXQs2Cassiopeia shows you have to remove your acrylic nails at home. You'll need to by a bottle/ container of acetone, which is fairly cheap (~$5) and can be bought at drug stores. Acetone looks like water, and is usually beneath the sponge that comes in the container (it may smell a bit). Dip each nail in the solution and the nail polish comes off almost immediately. To get the acrylic off, which may be a little harder, rest your nails in the acetone for a few minutes. They should get thin...

How To: Paint Pixie Lott from "Mama Do" leopard print nails
Pixie Litt, from Mama Do Nails helps us learn how to get a leopard printed nails. Firstly, using a E.L.F nail varnish in 'Blush', give a gentle coat on the nails starting from the tip of the nails go down to as close to the cuticle as possible leaving some edge space. Now, for the second coat use the brush in the same way but here you will be going down just half way so that it gives a more prominent look for the nails. Now for the leopard print, just use an ordinary black color nail polish f...

How To: Paint Converse shoe nails
To create Converse shoes nail design, you will first apply a base coat in the color you want the shoe to be. Tape off to create a shoe top and paint white. Pull off the tape, but not too soon or line will be uneven. Take a darker color of base coat make a curve on both sides leaving the middle so it's shaded. Repeat on the other side. Using black outline the white nail tip. Using silver make circles, while the polish is tacky make holes in the circles. Using white make little lines for stitch...

How To: Get pretty hands in a flash with a 3 minute manicure
This quick and simple technique shows viewers how to acquire a good manicure. After washing your hands and removing any existing nail polish, mix oil and sugar in a bowl and put it aside while filing your nails. Scrub the oil and sugar mixture over your hands and then submerge your nails in hot water for a few minutes. Push back any cuticles you may have and massage your hands in oil. Wet a damp cloth and put it in the microwave for a few seconds, then wrap it around your hands. If desired, a...

How To: Cure nail fungus
Whether you're hanging out at the beach, laying by the pool, or walking around in sandals, having nail fungus is not the most attractive thing to flaunt.

How To: Apply a french tip manicure with black nail polish
The manicure look in this how-to video walks a line between toughness and polishing, mixing the trend of all black manicures and the classic French tip. All you need is black nail polish and a steady of hand. Learn how to do a french manicure with black tips by watching this video nail care tutorial.

How To: Create a black and green mottled nail look
Check out this cool technique for mixing nail polish colors. Learn how to apply a black and green mottled nail art with this manicure tutorial. You will need a base coat, two colors of nail polish, a toothpick and a clear top coat. This is a beautiful look for long or short nails and acrylic or artificial nails. With this how to video and you will be able to create this black and green mottled nail polish look.

How To: Apply rhinestones to your nails
Want a glamorous look for your nails? Rhinestones can add the perfect amount of glamour to your manicure. Learn how to neatly apply rhinestone to an already polished nails. You will need a base coat, any color of nail polish, a clear top coat, small rhinestones and a toothpick. This is a gorgeous look for short or long natural nails and acrylic or artificial nails. With this how to video you will be able to apply rhinestones to your manicure.

How To: Make Shaded Red and White Nail Art - Tutorial
This is a perfect nail art tutorial for beginners. Watch this video to know how you can make red heart on a pink color nail. Its a beautiful design for valentines day or any speacial occassion for your love. It is as simple as snap.

How To: Paint Nails Perfectly
Learn how to paint nails perfectly - with nail hacks every girl should know, with my SuperWowStyle Nail Art Videos!

How To: Make Metallic Polish
Cant find a smooth textured metallic polish? Check this quick & easy way to make your own metallic nail polish at home!

How To: Do Back-to-School Nails
Looking for some nice and easy back to school nail art designs? Here I have created one such look for you all, using cute nail polish colors and some acrylic. This look is very easy to create and can also be worn on special school events like teachers day, or for college nail art designs on college events!

How To: Do Nail Designs for Kids!
Hello, everyone! Today's video is about how to do nail art for kids! If you are looking for fun and easy nail designs for kids, here is a collection of not one, not two, but three awesome nail art ideas for kids nail art designs that can be tried by all!

How To: Draw Football Nail Art in 6 Easy Steps
Hi! So in this video, I shall show you how you can create simple football (aka soccer) nail art in just 6 steps!

How To: Do a Blue Forest Berry Nail Art Design
This video will show how to recreate my Blue Forest Berry nail art design. A fashionable way to make a lasting style statement, this awesomely design is easily accomplished with the help of this easy visual tutorial. So look smart and try this design at home today.

How To: Do an Aquarium-Style Nail Art Design
This nail art video will show you how to recreate my Aquarium style design for a totally chilled out look this season. Embellished with different colors to show grass, fishes and reflections, this nail art looks quite appealing and marked out.

How To: Do a Polka Dots Nail Art Design
Nail Arts are a current new rave among the contemporary fashionistas. Make your nails look highly fashionable and appealing by following this plain and simple steps tutorial. Polka dots Nail Art Design is super cool and looks brilliantly charming on your sleek hands.

How To: Apply Nail Stickers
Learn how to use nail stickers and look like you have a fresh manicure! It is So Easy a Guy Could Do It!

How To: Paint Bird's Feathers on Your Nails
Bird's Feather Nail Art Tutorial For Beginners. Video: .