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Nail Care
Tips for Applying Nail Polish
Nail polish is a great way to add color, drama, and sophistication
to your overall look. The colors you select and the application
techniques that you use will determine what type of look you create
and what type of response you will get. The following tips will help
you to create the look that you are after.
Tips for Applying Nail Polish #1 – Always Start with Nail Polish
Remover
Before you apply polish to your nails you need to wipe each nail
down with nail polish remover. This will remove the old polish and
it will also remove the oils and residues on your fingernails. This
will help the new nail polish to adhere better to your nails.
Tips for Applying Nail Polish #2 – Use Several Thin Coats of Nail
Polish
If you are interested in long lasting nail polish then you will want
to apply several thin layers of nail polish instead of one thick
layer of polish. Think of it as laminating your nails. Each thin
layer offers its own protection. Then each additional layer builds
on the strength of the last layer. This method of nail polish
application will help your nail polish to last longer and to resist
damage.
Tips for Applying Nail Polish #3 – Use a White Nail Pencil to Create
a French Manicure
If you want to do your own French Manicure then you may want to
replace your white nail polish with a white nail pencil. When you
are ready to apply the white detailing of the French Manicure then
you will want to use the white nail pencil to draw the white tipping
onto the underside of your fingernails instead of from the top side.
This will create a much cleaner finish, and it won’t chip off as
easily.
Tips for Applying Nail Polish #4 - Select a Nail Color That Will
Compliment Your Complete Look
One of the biggest mistakes that women make when selecting a nail
color is that it is too strong for their complete look. For example,
if you have a dramatic makeup application then you will want a
neutral nail polish. This is a good rule to follow, especially if
you are wearing a bright red lipstick.
Tips for Applying Nail Polish #5 – Fixing Bubbles
If your nail polish developed a bubble you can fix it quickly. First
you will want to file down the bubble’s edges with an emery board.
Next you will want to fill in the bubble’s crater using a toothpick.
Allow this to dry. File down to smooth out the filled in area.
Finally add a thin layer of nail polish over the top of the affected
nail.
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