DIY Summer Manicure: Skip the salon and go natural–make your nails look beautiful with these non-toxic tips.

• Remove old polish with acetone-free remover that contains protein to strengthen nails and lanolin to moisturize.

• Wash and dry hands thoroughly.

• Scrub dirty nails with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a paste made of 1 tablespoon baking soda and a few drops of water.

• Shape with a file.

• Brush cuticles with vitamin-E-rich oil, which helps heal and condition, and let sit for two minutes. With your finger, gently rub in oil, pushing cuticles back and exfoliating dead skin. Wash hands.

• Battle winter dryness by massaging 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil into hands. Dab off the excess with a clean towel.

• Gently buff nails with a three-sided buffer. To avoid stripping away too many layers, use the gray side once a month, the pink side once a week and the white side as needed to add shine.

• If desired, apply a translucent polish that doesn’t contain toxins.

ENJOY

-Sweet Spa