13 nail hacks for the perfect DIY manicure

 By 
Christine Erickson
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It's amazing what a fresh manicure can do to your state of mind. Combine that feeling with the boost of confidence you get from making something all by yourself and you're practically unstoppable.

Painting your own nails is no easy task. It takes forever, you can never get that other hand right and you're bound to smudge at least one within 10 minutes. But it's really not that hard to give yourself a great manicure.

It might seem intimidating, but think about all the bottles of nail polish you could own instead of getting someone else to do it for you. And let's be real, if anyone could use a hand right now, it's your manicurist.

Rather than shellac-ing out a bunch of money every time to get your nails did, treat your tips with these helpful tips.

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