Transform Your Nails at Home: Expert Tips and Guides

Why DIY nails?

Doing your own nails at home isn’t just a fun and creative activity—it’s a big money saver too. With the right tools and techniques, you can achieve beautiful, long-lasting results without the salon prices. Plus, it’s super convenient. No need to book appointments or even step out of the house! Here are our easy how-to-guides for your nail game.

Step-by-Step Guide to a Perfect At-Home Manicure

Now that you have the right tools, let’s walk through the steps to achieve a flawless manicure:

1. Prep Your Nails: Start by removing any old polish, then trim and shape your nails to your desired length.

2. Soak & Push Cuticles: Soak your nails in warm water, then gently push back your cuticles with a cuticle pusher.

3. Buff & Polish: Buff the surface of your nails to smooth out any ridges, then apply a base coat.

4. Apply Gel Polish: Choose your favorite shade from the Temu gel nail polish set, and apply in thin layers, curing each layer under the UV/LED lamp.

5. Seal & Nourish: Finish with a top coat to seal in your color, then apply cuticle oil to keep your nails healthy and shiny.

Perfect Pedicure Guide

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Create Your Sanctuary
   Set the mood with soothing aromatherapy and bath salts to transform your space into a mini spa retreat.

2. Soak & Relax
   Immerse your feet in warm water for 5 minutes to soften skin and release tension.

3. Trim & Shape
   Remove old polish, trim your nails, and file them into your desired shape for a clean canvas.

4. Exfoliate & Smooth
   Use a pumice stone on heels and balls of your feet, followed by a sugar scrub for ultimate smoothness.

5. Treat Cuticles
   Gently push back cuticles and trim any excess for a polished nail bed.

6. Moisturize
   After drying, lavish your feet and cuticles with nourishing lotion and oil for a hydrated finish.

7. Prep for Polish
   Buff ridges from your nails and clean nail beds with alcohol to ensure a flawless polish application.

8. Apply Nail Polish
   Apply polish in thin, even coats. Allow each coat to dry before applying the next. Use a gel lamp if you're going for gel polish.

9. Finish with Top Coat
   Apply a top coat after allowing your last polish layer to dry a bit longer to avoid streaks. Cure with a gel lamp if using gel polish.

10. Dry & Relax
    Prop up your feet and enjoy the moment—your pedicure is complete!

11. Perfect the Details
    Use a small brush or q-tips with a touch of nail polish remover to clean up any minor mistakes for a flawless finish.

Must-Have Temu Products for At-Home Nails

To get started, here are five essential products from Temu that will elevate your at-home nail game:

1. Nail Care Kit - Essential for nail and cuticle prep. Cut, push, and nip your way to perfectly prepped nails.

2. Nail File and Buffer - Shape your nails and smooth out ridges for a polish that lasts.

3. Gel Polish - Because who has time to wait for regular polish to dry?

4. UV/LED Gel Lamp - Quickly cures gel polish for a durable, glossy finish.

5. Cuticle Oil - Your cuticles’ new best friend for nourishing and hydrating.

Want to learn more about these products? Click here to see detailed descriptions and find out how they can help you create stunning nails at home.