The ultimate guide for at-home manicure for long-lasting nails
Selecting a color from the ever-growing Essie rainbow is only half the battle. The other half is prepping for healthy, long-lasting nails at home and prioritizing at-home manicure maintenance. This step-by-step guide features top tips and techniques from Rita Remark, celebrity manicurist and Essie global lead educator. It’s your go-to manual for keeping cuticles in check, preventing chips, repairing weak nails, and creating fresh-from-the-salon results.
Your at-home manicure kit
Grab a cute caddy or pretty box for storing the essentials of your at-home nail manicure kit. With high-quality tools and the right techniques, you’ll get the best at-home manicure and create an experience that’s a step above a visit to the salon.
Nail prep
Nail polish remover
Nail clippers
Nail file and buffer
Cuticle prep
Cuticle oil
Soften, push and clip
Color and protection
Base coat
Essie nail polish
Top coat
The step-by-step essie at-home manicure
Once all your supplies are gathered, it’s time set up your personal nail salon and get creative. Pick out your base and top coats, choose your shade, and follow these nine easy steps. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be an expert in doing salon-quality manicures at home!