After all these years, do you really know how to do your nails?

Most of us do our nails, some of us might have been doing them for years, but do you really know the right way to brush on those beautiful colors? Today MelodySusie will show you step-by-step, how to do a great manicure.

Step 1. Polishing the nail surface.

Use the rough side of the nail file and start on one side of the nail. Then to the front. Then to the other side.

Then repeat the same process using the smooth side of the file. This will smooth out the nail surface further for good nail polish application.

Step 2. Clean up the surface. 

Brush off the residue from filing. Brush off the residue from filing. Wipe the nail using 75% alcohol to deep clean the sides.

Wipe the nail using 75% alcohol to deep clean the sides.

Step 3. Brush on base coat.

Start on one edge of the nail, and brush the base coat on the upper side. Base coat is for better application of the color gel.

Then fill in the center. If it gets on the skin, use cotton swab to wipe off. Cure under nail lamp until it is completely dried.

Step 4. Brush on color gel polish. 

Also start on one edge of the nail, and brush on the upper side. Fill in the center by brushing from the back to the front, evenly. Brush evenly on the middle part of the nail. Fill in the center by brushing from the back to the front, evenly. Brush evenly on the middle part of the nail.

Then brush from the back to front on the 2 sides of the nail. If it gets on the skin,  use cotton swab to wipe off.

Cure under nail lamps until it’s completely dried. Then repeat Step 4 and apply a second color layer for a better shine.

Step 5. Apply top coat. 

Brush on a layer of top coat using the same method described above. Top coat will help the color to shine better and also protect the gel for a long lasting stay. Cure under nail lamp until it is completely dried.

Wipe off the residue with alcohol.

A few good tips:

-          Soak your fingers in warm soapy water for better cleaning of your nails

-          Apply lotion after your clean your hands

-          Use 1-Step gel to skip the top coat and base coat step

-          Use automatic nail drill to do a professional nail polishing

Try Automatic Nail Drill with 6 drill bits for $16.99.

Hope the steps above help you to improve your manicure skills a bit, although practice makes perfect as always.

Good luck, gals! 

MelodySusie Behind The Scenes Photoshoot – 2017 Spring/Summer New Gel Collection!

Last year, MelodySusie was honored to have 3 amazing models, Viki, Nastya, and Christina, shoot for our Party Queen Collection (Click here to see pics of the awesome photo shoot). This year, we have 3 more gorgeous models, Chris, Alina, and Kristin coming to shoot for our 2017 Spring/Summer 1-Step Gel Collections, including:

-      Timeless Muse – Carefully chosen from thousands of popular shades, six gorgeous nude colors are chosen: Pink Rouge, Light Peach, Warm Taupe, Bordeaux, Beige, and Caramel Brown.

-      Monet's Palette – Inspired by theimpressionist works of Claude Monet, the collection contains 6 colors found in nature: Poppy, Pinecone, Iris, Nymph, Greenery, and Matin.

-      Infinite Nude – For any skin tone, there is a nude color for it. To discover the infinite possibilities for every woman, we chose for the collection: Lavender, Peachblow, Pearl, Mocha, Marsala, and Slate.

-      Kaleidoscope – Change is the essence of fashion. These are our most unique colors yet, as they changes color with your body temperature and the environment.  

And don't forget our best seller:

-      Sweet Reverie

Ok, let's get back to the photoshoot.

This is Chris, getting ready for the Sweet Reverie gel shoot.

Getting the nails ready!

Featuring:  Marsala, MelodySusie Infinite Nude Collection

 Featuring: MelodySusie Sweet Reverie Collection

This is Chris, modeling for Sweet Reverie. She is professional and super active!

This is Alina, feeling like summer is already here on the beach set. 

Here is Katrina, with greenery nails from MelodySusie Monet's Palette Collection. She looks like a painting with that perfect makeup. 

You can also view a full version of what's behind the scenes here:

If you liked the photoshoot and can’t wait to try our colors, visit our Amazon store. We are here for you!

For any questions about our newly released gel collections, leave us a comment or email us: marketing@melodysusie.com

Mother's Day Gift Guide: More Than Just Saying I Love You

When was the last time your mom did her nails? Has she stopped caring about her nails and self-care just to have more time to take care of the family?

For great tips about home manicures, you can check out our previous blog post.

6 Simple Steps For a Professional Home Manicure

After seeing the difference before and after doing her nails, we are sure your mom will be smiling about it for weeks.

By doing her nails, you are not only giving her a pretty manicure, but are also enhancing the connection between you and your mother. Research has shown that physical touch has been proven to non-verbally communicate positive emotions like joy, love, gratitude, and sympathy. And for long-term wellbeing, it has been proven that touch is as important as food and security.

MelodySusie is offering a Mother’s Day Only Price on our Sweet Reverie Gel. Only $13.99 for our 6 Summer Macaron colors.

  

Enter code SOGEL6MS and save $16 now (limited time only)! Find out more about Sweet Reverie Gel.

Other than a fun and pretty manicure, you can also express your appreciation to your mom by making her life easier. Here are a few gift suggestions.

2017 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Large Capacity Acrylic Makeup Organizer

Cleaning and organizing is the last thing your mom should be doing on Mother's Day. Help her tidy up her cosmetics and giving her the dream battle station.

Enter code MSPC25AB and save $12.5 now (limited time only)! 

Japanese Silk Long Curly Hair Wigs

Play around with some fun new wigs and relive the old days of dress-up! Your mom will love her new luscious locks.

Enter code 6Y2CEGAX and save $14 now (limited time only)! There are more hair styles available to choose.

MelodySusie cares about you and the one you love. For the gifts you choose, we will deliver your gift right to your mom's doorstep, free of charge, almost anywhere across the globe. We hope our products and service make life a little bit easier and more beautiful for your mom.

In the end, we wish all the moms a “Happy Mother’s Day!”