Is there anything that makes you look shiny and fresh like a manicure? With clean cuticles, shaped nails and fresh paint, we are better equipped to face the world. Walking around with chipped and peeling nail polish makes us feel uncomfortable. So, let’s delve into the best manicure tips because we would do anything to prolong our hard earned money and time. So here are some tips that will make your manicure stay longer.
Try a shorter length
If frequent chipping is driving you crazy, you might want to consider the length of your nails. Short to medium nail length is recommended as it makes it easier to manage, doesn’t curl and is much easier to clean. Shorter nails are also less likely to break, chip, or chip.
Don’t shake
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If your manicure has been stagnant for a while, roll the bottle between your hands to mix the formula. Never shake the bottle. According to Lipstick.com, shaking the nail polish aerates the formula, resulting in a less-than-perfect nail polish.
Avoid quick drying
The idea of a quick-drying top coat might sound tempting, but it’s actually something you should avoid. According to the Good Housekeeping team, quick-drying top coats tend to evaporate quickly, so your nail polish will stay dry. It remains soft and easy to hit.
Use white vinegar before applying base coat
Before you apply nail polish, remove any build-up of nasty oils or products from your nails. This build-up can create a barrier between your nail polish and your actual nails, preventing your nail polish from sticking properly. Wipe off excess oil with white vinegar. Vinegar helps clean around the nail without adding additional chemicals.
Use cuticle oil
If you’ve used cuticle oil, congratulations. I feel like not many people do this, but perhaps hearing that this is one of the best manicure tips ever will convince you to get started – it works for me, less so. To maintain healthy and long-lasting nails, we should use cuticle oil daily, but this is especially important right after your polish dries. The vitamins in the oil will keep your nails and cuticles hydrated and less likely to break and tear, which will ultimately keep your nails tangle-free. If you don’t want to go out and buy special cuticle oil, don’t worry, you can use coconut oil and olive oil right from your pantry.
Avoid applying too many layers
In addition to the base coat and top coat, you should only apply 1-3 coats of paint in the color of your choice. If you exceed that, your polish is more likely to crumble into a patch. Unless you like a Hailey Bieber-like look, avoid choosing a color that requires multiple coats of paint to see the color’s effects. Keep this in mind when visiting the salon – choose a color that requires only one or two coats of paint OR tell your manicurist that you don’t want to reapply two coats even if it’s still intact.
Seal the edges
Have you ever watched your manicurist pull paint horizontally across the top edge of your nail and wondered why? Take note as this is one of the best manicure tips. This step seals (or coats) the polish where it is most likely to start chipping. If you’re an at-home manicurist, make sure you don’t put too much polish on the brush when styling your nails. All you need is a thin layer to glue and protect the edges. Follow this step after the second coat, let it dry and follow with the top coat for best results.
Refresh your nails with a top coat
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Yes that may sound contradictory to the above point, but that’s the difference! For the top coat, you need to reapply every two or three days. This coat will add a new layer of protection to your nail polish and help maintain its durability. You can even do it with a gel manicure if you have a UV lamp at home. For best results, apply a thin coat of nail polish to the entire nail, then cover the edges with a thin coat. If you have gel polish, lightly polish your nails, wipe off the top coat with rubbing alcohol, re-apply a top coat and cure under UV light.
Avoid hot water
If you’ve ever dipped your hands in hot water to soften and remove your gel polish, you’ll be familiar with this. As hot water seeps under and around your polish, it will begin to flake and peel, so avoid using hot water for extended periods of time. This includes hot water in the shower, hot water for washing hands or dishes, and hot water in the bathtub. Don’t worry, you can still pamper yourself in the tub, but just make sure to keep your nails free of water to protect your polish. Wear gloves when cleaning.
Try wearing gloves
You should wear gloves whenever you use harsh cleaning products to protect your hands, but it’s especially important that you wear gloves when trying to get the most out of your manicure. If you expose your nails with foaming bleach or used a cleaner to clean medium stains without gloves, you’re familiar with dry hands and nails. This will deteriorate your manicure. So, to keep the harmony with the polish, put on gloves before you start working.