Remove old nail polish
Wash and dry your hands
Trim and file your nails
Push back your cuticles
Buff the nail surface lightly
Apply a base coat
Let the base coat dry
Apply a thin first coat of polish
Let it dry
Apply a second thin coat of polish
Let it dry
Clean up any polish on the skin
Apply a top coat
Let nails dry completely
Avoid touching or using your nails until fully dry