I'm a big nail polish fanatic.But unfortunately I'm pretty clumsy with them also.So inevitably I end up splotching up what could have been an awesome manicure.Which means that usually I end up at my BFF's doorstep with a bottle in hand(sometimes not even that she has an amazing collection).She has a natural instinct for nail polish application(weird you may think but thankful I am) and so I decided to get her to spill her secrets.
Here we are : 10 commandments for nail paint application straight from the horse's mouth.
Here we are : 10 commandments for nail paint application straight from the horse's mouth.
- No cuticles equals a neater application.Don’t use orange sticks which may cause damage.Instead soak hands in warm water and then apply a cuticle cream (or Vaseline ) and push the cuticles with either a damp towel or q-tip to reveal the base of your nails.
- Work on filed and shaped nails.Even if you have short nails.Use an emery board instead of a metal filer.It's safer and gives better results.
- Polish applies best on clean nails so make sure to wipe your nails with nail polish remover before starting.Use a generous amount to clean your nails of any residue left after you apply cream/oil.Also polish sticks better on buffed nails which makes nails smoother.
- Bubbles in the paint are bad news.Never shake the bottle but roll it between your hands
- Now we can get to the business of applying.It's not necessary to start with a base coat but if you intend to use a darker polish it's always better to use a base coat to avoid staining.Although if you do end up with yellow/stained nails you can always use any whitening toothpaste on them.But you need to do it religiously to see effects.Buffing also helps.
- Instead of applying one thick coat it's better to apply two thin coats.It dries faster and your manicure is more lasting.
- When applying nail paint, make sure to paint the top edge of the nail and a little on the underside of the tips so that the paint does not chip.
- Keep your nail polish remover and a clean brush(use a paint brush or a cleaned old nail polish brush) handy especially if your application technique remotely resembles mine.If you smudge your polish or make a mistake dip your nail in the remover and paint over with the brush.This is also useful when you chip a nail and don't have the time to paint over again.Use a q-tip dipped in remover to wipe off any excess around the nails.
- This is important.Let your nails dry for at least an hour before you attempt any heavy duty labor(or in my case plain labor,great excuse to avoid chores ;).You could try dipping your nails in cold water to dry them faster but don’t do it right after applying.Instead wait for 10 minutes.Avoid using any dry heat like blow-drier.
- Finally if you want the paint to look glossy apply a top coat every other day.This will not only increase the life of your manicure but also make them fresh and shiny.
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