Nail Polish Tips & Tricks
These nail polish tips and tricks will keep your nails neat.
- Remove yellowing and dark polish residue with a cotton ball dipped in hydrogen peroxide. Leave on nails for 3-5 minutes.
- Use a nail buffer to smooth ridges and buff out stains.
- Always file in one direction for a smooth finish.
- When it comes to polish, look for shimmer - not glitter.
- Brush on a basecoat before polish for a smooth surface.
- If polish has separated, roll the bottle between your hands to mix it -- shaking can cause air bubbles on nails.
- To keep polish from bleeding, dab cuticle oil skin surrounding the nail before applying color. HOWEVER, keep oil off of nail bed or polish will not adhere.
- Get a thin coat of polish by pressing the brush against one side of the bottle lip as you pull it out.
With dark polish, paint the nail tip first then coat the whole nail.
- Opalescent polish coats should be extra thin to avoid looking thick.
- Avoid quick-dry topcoats that dry prematurely. Your pedicure will end prematurely as well.
- Reapply topcoat every other day to extend pedicure.
- Quick chip fix: lightly rub polish remover over chip to smooth edges. Then apply a coat of polish and a top coat.
- Store your polish in the fridge to preserve consistency.
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