While the holiday season is meant to bring joy and cheerfulness, it tends to bring an uninvited guest with it – STRESS! It is especially important to prioritize your self-care this time of year and in our humble opinion, there is no better way to do that than by treating yourself to a salon-quality manicure in the comfort of your home! Here are a few tips to help you incorporate your gel nail wrap application into your self-care routine:
Set Up Your Space
Start by creating a space that you actually want to spend some time relaxing in! Light your favorite scented candle, make yourself a beverage of your choice, and put on a relaxing playlist or your favorite comfort show. Make sure you have a comfortable place to sit and a stable table to work on. Finally, set yourself up for success by having all your tools laid out – your gel nail wrap set, cuticle pusher, scissors, nail file, and LED lamp.
Nail Prep
This is key to making your nail application both long-lasting and creating a spa-like experience! Soak your hands in warm, soapy water or apply a cuticle softener to soften your cuticles and gently push them back. After drying your hands thoroughly, wipe each nail bed with alcohol to make sure those strips stick!
Mindful Application
Now for the best part – applying the gel strips! Challenge yourself to slow down and really take this time for yourself. Consider incorporating a mindfulness or breathing exercise during the curing steps. These 30-60 second intervals are perfect for a moment of peaceful meditation – try to keep your mind off your to-do list!
Pamper Yourself Post-Application
When your nail application is complete, apply some cuticle oil or hand cream, and then grab a few photos of your fresh new mani! (Feel free to share them on our Lit Elites page to enter our monthly giveaways if you like!) Your self-care doesn’t have to end there - extend your “me time” with a face mask or foot soak and then treat yourself to your favorite snack or dessert!
Make self-care a non-negotiable part of your weekly routine to help you create a pocket of peace during this busy season. You are more than deserving. Self-care is essential and if you happen to get a beautiful set of nails out of it, all the better!
