Nails have come a long way, from polish lacqur, fancy custom, gel, and made press on to fancy stickers. 79% of women still love to have their favorite colors and paint their nails. But if you can’t afford a trip to your local nail salon, here are ten ways to make your polish stay longer.
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Clean your nails-
Remove all nail polish from your nails with nail remover. Even if you don’t have any one it’s best to start with a clean foundation. Soak, buff, and file. The same technique they use at the salon.
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Push back your Cuticles-
This also helps the polish stay on longer, why? Because polish can get into them, pushing the polish up making it look clunky and messy.
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Use a sticky base coat-
This makes the polish last longer and I see it mostly used in a few nail salons as well. Make sure to also double the coat on the tip of your nails. That’s where most of the chipping occurs.
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Thin layers-
Apply nail polish in thin layers, thick layers tend to come off.
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Roll not shake-
To avoid air bubbles, roll the polish between your hands.
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Cool air-
Dry your nails with cool air to avoid a blow dryer. Hot heat tends to make your polish “look” dry.
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Bring your own polish-
If you do decide to go to the salon to get your nails done, bring your own bottle of polish. Salons use thinners and it causes bubbles and peeling.
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Cuticle oil-
To avoid further chipping and etc, apply the cuticle oil (once your nails have dried) around the base of the nails.
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Care-
Wash your hands with mild soap instead of sanitizer, it tends to remove the top coat/base coat.
Wash dishes with gloves on.
Stop soaking your nails, it causes the nail to absorbs water, expanding the natural shape.
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Have fun-
