Nails
Hands and feet are often ignored during prom night preparations, but they should definitely not be left out. Pretty, manicured nails and soft, smooth skin are perfect complements to any prom dress. Plus, your date will be looking at or holding your hands all night if you plan on dancing a lot, and your shoes will likely be showcasing your feet. You do not want to show up with jagged, dull nails and rough, flaky skin!Pretty Nails
Follow the steps below for a pretty set of hands and feet that will wow your date and friends and set off your prom dress.Step 1: The night before your prom, scrub your feet in the bath or shower with a rough pumice stone to remove flaky dead skin and smooth any calluses or hard spots. This will keep your feet looking beautiful and feminine in your prom shoes.
Step 2: Once you step out of the shower, massage soothing oil into your feet and hands (such as almond or peppermint) after toweling off. For extra softness, try warming a pair of socks and gloves in the microwave for approximately 20 seconds. Slip the warmed garments onto your hands and feet and sleep in them. You will wake up with soft, smooth skin that will be perfect for your prom dress.
Step 3: On the morning of your prom, massage an extra bit of essential oil into your cuticles. This will soften your nails and prepare them for manicuring and polish. Remember to trim off any hangnails with a nail clipper (do not try to pull them off with your fingers!).
Step 4: Before you begin applying your makeup or slip into your prom dress, file your nails (both fingers and toes) with an emery board. If you have blocky, square nails, be sure to file your nails at the sides for a more oval, feminine appearance. You can feel free to file your nails quite low, as short tips are very chic and trendy.
Step 5: After filing your nails, use either a clear gloss for a shiny finish or a slightly pink shade for a natural look. Using only a little nail color will give you a clean, fresh look and keep the attention on your prom dress.
Dramatic Nails
If your prom dress is simple or you would like a more dramatic look, check out these tips for more flashy nails:Tip 1: Think of your fingernails and toenails as extra sets of accessories. Just as you would try to match your purse and jewelry to your prom dress, you should also coordinate your nails with your gown. Look for shades that will complement your dress but still claim a bit of attention for your nails.
Tip 2: To create a slightly more glamorous look for your nails, try using nail tattoos or crystals. When you apply the crystals, be sure to use nail glue. Also, be careful to match the crystals to the size and type of any jewels on your dress.
Tip 3: For an artistic look, try painting your nails with stripes rather than one solid color. You can use strips of painter’s tape to mark off the stripes. If the painter’s tape idea seems a little too difficult, try creating your own unique nail color by layering on several different shades.
Tip 4: Make your look unique by using a slightly lighter shade of polish on your fingernails and a slightly darker color on your toenails. Perfectly matching hands and feet can sometimes be a little boring.
With the right makeup and well-manicured hands and feet, you should be looking and feeling beautiful on your prom night.
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