Remove old nail polish
Wash and dry your hands
Trim and file nails to desired shape
Push back cuticles gently
Soak hands in warm water for a few minutes
Clean under the nails
Buff the nail surface lightly
Apply cuticle oil or moisturizer
Wipe nails with polish remover to remove oils
Apply a base coat
Apply one or two thin coats of nail polish
Let each coat dry
Apply a top coat
Clean up any polish around the edges
Let nails dry completely