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July 19, 2024 4 min read
As of late, self-care and at home rituals have skyrocketed in popularity. Who wouldn’t love treating themselves to a little spa treatment, on their own time, within the comfort of their own home?
Manicures, in particular, have been a bit of a divisive topic; some folks do not have the time or willingness to fuss over every single nail or the desire to pay someone else to do it for them. My past self wouldn’t have bothered either, but as someone who now works at Kent of Inglewood where the vibe is “Get dirty, get clean,” I needed to step up my grooming game. Chipped black nail polish is still something I’ll rock, but jagged nail edges and chewed-up cuticles are a thing of the past. Here's how I do my at-home manicures:
With practice, this process can be quick and easy, and some steps can certainly be omitted if you’re in a rush. The goal is to ultimately eliminate jagged, raggedy mitts, and the best way to do that is whatever fits your routine. I typically sit down and deal with my at-home manicure once a week. The attention to detail of your own hands is a great practice in personal care, and you might be surprised with who notices! Good luck, and have fun with it :)
Here's a photographic step-by-step for you visual learners:
Janae is a prairie gal turned city slicker. She has spent many a summer working in Waterton Lakes National Park, and scaling the surrounding mountains. Overnight trips in the back country were her jam. Now that she’s established in Calgary, she enjoys her hours at the bouldering gym and at her local weightlifting spot. Beyond growing her muscles and slinging sharp outdoor tools, Janae is pursuing her bachelors degree in Psychology, with the ultimate goal of PhD in her field. Come chat with her! You’ll find common ground on aesthetically pleasing folding knives and on literally all shapes and sizes of axes and hatchets.