A trip to the nail salon [1] is certainly easier than its DIY [2] counterpart, but sometimes it's nice to brave the potential mess, stay home, and dive into your own collection of products. If, however, manicures are not your strong suit, meet Spain-based vlogger Patry Jordan [3], who specializes in making everyone's stylish lives easier [4].

In her recent nail-themed video, which is so expertly edited you don't even need to understand Spanish to get the gist, Patry offers 10 helpful tips [5] guaranteed to solve any problems you may encounter while attempting polish perfection. Whether you opt to transform chopsticks into a cuticle pusher or use a mini hair clip to hold your finger steady, press play above for a load of new, life-changing hacks. Then admire (read: attempt to copy) Brazilian-American actress Camilla Belle's enviable Olympic-themed manicure [6].