We bet you have come across those gorgeous pictures on Instagram that feature perfectly manicured hands holding something or typing on a sleek keyboard. And how many times have you looked at your hands and wondered how you could get those evenly-toned, smooth hands? Well, today we have got you the step-to-step guide to achieving just that!

Experiment with different nail polish wipes until you find the right one for you. You could opt for soy-based removers or acetone-based ones for the purpose. Ensure you clean your nails well. Yes, even all the sides should be left nail polish-free! Please do not wait for your nail polish to start flaking or chipping. It looks rather unruly.

Maintain your nail shape with a basic four-side file/buffer or a glass file. Shaping with downward movements towards the edge of the nail to seal the layers is the right way to do it. This will help smoothen the edges and clean the surface.

Push your cuticle with a silicon pusher. It’s better to use silicon instead of metal here. You could apply either oil or cuticle softener before starting off, depending upon how hard your cuticles are. This might be a slightly painful procedure but trust us when we say that it is totally worth it.

If you massage cuticle oil into the surrounding areas of your nails, you will get Instagram-worthy nails super soon! They will lend your nails a clear and nice sheen and will ensure to keep your cuticles well softened too. Have you ever used cuticle oil before? No? Well, it's time to!

Normally, it’s good to use a base layer so as to protect your cuticle from the chemicals present in the nail polish. However, if you are using a good nail polish, then skip the base layer and go with 2 layers of nail polish and seal the deal.

The obvious benefits of hand cream are known to you, right? They will help moisturise your hands, keeping them soft and feeling fresh. Some creams come with a sunscreen, ensuring they do not get tanned on a daily basis too.
Follow these steps and you will have Insta-worthy hands too!