I'm a sucker for a professional manicure. You get to sit there and feel pampered and leave with beautiful nails. If I ever tried at home it always ended up looking as if my 5 year old niece did it for me and I love taking half an hour out of my week to treat myself and simply switch off from the world. When I saw that Sakare have their own nail kit I decided it was about time to dust off my polishes at home and give it a go.
The kit includes a nail file, buffer, cuticle oil and Indulging Hand And Body Lotion, with the choice of 3 different scents. I started off by filing my nails and then following with the buffer. It's almost like magic! It makes your nails unbelievably smooth and shiny. I almost didn't want to paint them afterwards. I then used just a small drop of the cuticle oil on each of my cuticles. This essentially hydrates the cuticle and stops it from becoming dry, flaky, and unsightly. The oil was absorbed quickly and I could apply the varnish immediately after. I now had a smooth, even and primed area to paint, making it easier to achieve a better job.
It has to be admitted that Julia, my manicurist, definitely does a better job at applying the varnish than me, but I was impressed with the results. The kit was easy to use and effective...there was no faffing around with different creams and lotions or cutting of the cuticle. Sakare gives you exactly the right high quality products that you need to achieve a professional style manicure at home. Very reasonable price considering how much I usually pay for salon treatment.
To finish off I applied a small amount of the Indulging Hand And Body Lotion and rubbed in thoroughly. A really luxurious lotion that isn't too greasy but at the same time provides all the moisture necessary.
I am very happy with my purchase of the Sakare Exquisite Nails Case...although I can't say that I won't have to head back to the salon now and then to fix up my dodgy paint job!
