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20
Beauty Tips Applying Nail Polish
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Beauty Tips Applying Nail Polish
Nail polish remover not only wipes off the old color but also the grease from the nails and makes the new color coat stay put for longer period of time. Apply thing coat of nail polish, let it dry and then apply another coat. Even if you want a glossier effect, go for more than two thin coats rather than a thick coat of polish as it dries sooner and lasts longer and do not chip off easily. It is advisable to use the remover and applying nail polish only once or twice a week to prevent your nails from drying. Even if you do this, be sure to use removers with built-in moisturizers to keep your nails healthy. There are some tricks to keep in mind while painting your nails or give them the perfect look:
For club night outs or hot dates, try metallic glints; nail piercing, nail tattoos and embellishments. If your nails are not as long as you desire, you can opt for fake nails too.
For the flawless French Manicure, use a white nail pencil to line the nail tip from beneath for that pure white clean look instead of white nail polish.
Do not forget to a weekly hand massage to pamper yourself, increase your circulation and enhance nail growth.
To make the chip-resistant nail enamels last longer, submerge your freshly painted nails in a bowl of ice-cold water for 30 seconds.
While running for the car, you will just need five seconds to put a wide stripe of a quick-drying nail varnish down the center and you are ready to go!
If your nail polish has chipped to an extent that touchups are of no use, better use the remover rather than trying to hide it under a coat of nail paint that makes the texture of your nails took uneven.
You may sometimes even get away with cleaning the nails underneath, rubbing on the buffing cream and use chamois buffer for the healthy shine.
Remember never to file the corner of your nails as it weakens them amd make them brittle.
Get fashionable and funky by doing your nails in a solid color and allowing them to dry. Then use a toothpick to make a diagonal line across your nails in a different color. More skilled artists can go for more complicated patterns of their own.
A hasty French manicure look can be achieved by using a neutral shade as the base paint and the white shade on the tips of your nails.
For shimmer and glitter, use a coat of clear gloss or sparkle on your dried nail polish. Silver glitter looks best on dark blue and black shades while gold glitter goes well with red shade. They are the best choices for bridal look or on weddings of near and dear ones and formal wear.
It seems we spend so much money trying to find a nail polish that lasts. However, it is easy and affordable to have beautiful looking hands and nails, which makes a rich and glamorous statement about who you are and how you care for yourself.
It does take diligence and care and I am here to help with these easy tricks to keep your manicure looking great longer .
Keep nails short
Long nails are more prone to chipping and breaking than short, professional-length ones. Aim for nails no more than a quarter inch past your fingertips
Groom cuticles
When polish is applied to overgrown cuticles, it peels off easily. Keep cuticles in check by applying a drop of oil to them and gently pushing them back with a wooden tool. (Don't cut cuticles, which can cause them to grow back even thicker.)
Clean nails
Apply polish to nails that have been cleaned with a cotton swab dipped in nail-polish remover. Any oil or lotion left on the nail bed will prevent polish from bonding to the nail and cause peeling in a day or two.
Apply polish in thin coats
Wipe one side of the nailbrush against the neck of the bottle to ensure excess polish is removed. Then sweep the brush up the length of the nail in thin coats. Thick coats of polish bubble and peel.
Apply a base coat
Even if you're in a rush! A specially-formulated base coat gives coloured polish something to stick to so it lasts longer.
Allow polish to dry between coats
Manicure experts say that giving polish some time to dry before applying a second coat allows the first coat to form a better bond to the nail. The second coat will then bond to the first.
Wrap polish onto nails
When applying polish, sweep a bit across the edge and under the nail tip. This "wraps" the end, minimizing chipping.
Toss old polish
Old nail polish changes consistency and becomes thick and gloppy. That means it won't have the staying power of newer polish. If you can't bear to toss your favorite old bottle, add a bit of polish thinner (not remover) to make it smoother. Also it is totally unnecessary to put nail polish in the refrigerator. The condensation actually hardens the nail polish.
Protect hands from water
Immersing your hands in water for too long can cause polish to lift off the nail, shortening the life of your nail polish. Use rubber gloves when you're washing dishes, and keep showers to a quick 10-15 minutes.
Apply topcoat daily
It's the number-one way to ensure your manicure lasts. Sweep on a protective topcoat daily to increase your nail polish's staying power.
