Doing my Own Nails

Today, I finally broke down and attempted to do my own nails for the first time in more than five years. I've always had them professionally done, but lately, between the three B's (blog, baby, and book), I haven't had time to schedule a single appointment. Something had to give. It wasn't going to be my facials or my waxing appointments, since those are physically impossible to give to yourself. So the manicures have to go, For now. So, faced with unkempt nails and scraggly cuticles, I took matters into my own hands. I dug up an emery board and went to work, and though my squovals are not nearly on par with those of my manicurist, Julie, they'll have to do. To care for my hands and cuticles, I've begun applying a rich hand cream (I alternate between a few, including Kanebo, Mary Kay Satin Hands, and H2O Plus Hand and Nail Cream) and a cuticle oil (usually Essie) every night before bed. Next up, I will tackle the hurdle of painting my nails, though I will probably start with something sheer and neutral. Don't want to bite off more than I can chew...