Nail Polish Routine | At-Home Manicure Tutorial, Tips and Tools

My most requested video of the year is here! Sharing my nail polish routine and some of my favourite tools, tips and tricks from my at-home mani process. Talking you through a tutorial and how I make my polish last. How do you do your nails? Say hi on Instagram @matildaonvideo!

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PROCESS
1. Remover – remove previous polish
2. Shaping – tidy up nail shape and length
3. Nail prep – push back cuticles, buff nails and cuticles, dry out nails
4. Polish – base coat, colour (2-3 coats), clean up brush, top coat
5. Hydration – cuticle serum, hand cream

WEAR TIME TIPS
1. Shorter nail length
2. Dry nails (no hand cream pre-polish)
3. Long drying time between coats
4. Strong top coat and reapplication

REMOVER

TOOLS

BASE COAT & POLISH

TOP COAT

CLEAN UP

HYDRATE

MENTIONED

WHAT I’M WEARING

CODES

DISCLAIMER
This video is not sponsored. Olive & June and Nails Inc. products were received as press samples. Links marked with * are affiliate links, which means I receive a small percentage of commission on items purchased through the link at no extra cost to you. Commission plays no part in my decision to feature a product, and press samples are only accepted for consideration with no obligation to feature.

[LilaKotaki]

"Why would I pay someone else to paint them when I enjoy it so much I do it for free??" 😂😂😂 My mood exactly! I can totally relate! 🙌🏻💅🏻

[jessjessi]

Matilda: sorry I'm so messy on camera
Also Matilda: paints each nail perfectly

[gracie]

About to order olive and June :
OnLy To ThE uS

[nivimanohar]

Another couple of tips to make your mani last longer :
Always seal the free edge of the nail when applying each coat of base, colour and top coat. This way there are no chips. I understand this will be easier to do for those who have longer nails.

Another one would be to make sure there's a gap between the lower edge of the polish and cuticle, and making sure the top coat is closer to the cuticle than the polish is. This will prevent shrinkage, which is common with quick-dry top coats :)

[relishriley]

Your nails always look simple, classy, and on point, so I'm so excited for this video!

[Elvoalven]

I love the little box you have your items in!

[anastasiamenshikova]

I got an Olive & June set over Black Friday because of your recommendation, did my nails 9 days ago and they still haven't chipped! I'm shooketh!! Thank you so much!! ❤️

[gem]

I absolutely love the trick of not filling the whole nail with color & leaving a tiny gap on the sides so it elongates the shape of the nails!

I have slightly wide nails so this tip is so helpful!!

Thank you Matilda ❤️

[krystallights]

I’m actually painting my nails while watching this so this is really exciting!!!

[shespawntwin]

I would love to see a video on your favorite nail polish brands.
I have never heard of someone really liking high end/ luxury brand nail polish, usually the opposite. The idea is that even if they look good- they aren't worth it for the price, or that they are worse than the cheap drugstore ones. So hearing what you like specifically about the chanel and Burberry polishes would be great.

[hasnanoor]

me : ok i have nothing to buy anymore, time to save up
matilda :
me : I NEED THESE

[karenj]

There's only one polish shade for me: Midnight in Moscow by OPI. Its darkest brown with the very slightest hint of shimmer. Anything else feels like a compromise! I'm so thrilled to see short, dark nails getting attention. To me, it's the most sophisticated, flattering look on pale hands. This video will be my absolute go to, thanks so much Matilda and a very merry (weird, hot, sunny) Christmas to you!

[Meg.AB]

I just turned 13 and i started using nail polish after i recovered from my nail biting habit. Im so overwhelmed about how fun it is to paint and design your own nails 😆. I let my nails grow and heal before i started applying nail polish for the first time. These kinds of videos absolutely helped me gain will and patience to stop biting my nails. Now, my nails look normal (from my perspective) and healthy! 🥰

[lynnmiller]

Thank you so much for this! I was previously wedded to OPI Nail Envy as my base coat but was only getting a day or two of non-chipped nails. I’ve switched over to the Orly Rubberised base and it’s incredible - I’m getting a week of no chips and actually having to remove my nail polish because I’m bored of the colour rather than because I have to! Buffing my nails has been another useful added step that seems to extend the chip-free wear even further. What a brilliantly helpful video.

[SrirachaSandvvitch]

I was literally commenting on your last video about your manicure and BOOM this is in my notifications. Awesome!

[ChickenxBoneless]

I paint my nails like twice a year, hopefully with these tips I can actually use my nail polishes more often!

[mackenziehart]

An 11 minute video?! Gosh you're spoiling us! XD

[isitevenme]

i love how you respond to every single comment, it's so sweet <33

[curlyymind]

Your makeup vedio makes me so happy, like no drama, just makeup

[nicolecooper]

I got Olive & June polish because of you and my nails have looked perfect for about a week and a half now 😍