6 Amazing Nail Polish Hacks You Must Know
By: Kratika Fri, 01 Oct 2021 4:22:27
Do you go to the salon every week to get your nails painted? Definitely not, right? Well, DIY nail painting can turn out to be extremely challenging sometimes leaving us clueless about how to fix things. Sounds similar? Then, you must know these simple nail polish hacks to make nail painting a breeze! Check them out:
# Get Your Nails Ready
The lasting power of a nail paint is influenced by the conditions of your nails. Hence, you need to make your nails free from invisible oils. To get clean, dry, and paint-ready nails, wipe them with a paper towel soaked in white vinegar.
# Apply Thinner Coats
Do not apply a single thick coat of polish as it only dries up superficially rather than drying completely. Instead, apply multiple thinner coats and let them dry up in between.
# Avoid Over Polishing
Though removing those extra swipes around your nails is easy, here is a simple trick to avert it. Apply a layer of petroleum jelly to the edges of your nails and no color will stick to your cuticles or skin anymore!
# Vanish Those Errors
Errors around the edges of nails during painting are quite common. All you need is a non-usable eyeliner brush or an old eyebrow makeup brush, which usually have stiff angled points. Just dip it into your polish and clean up the mess in an easy and precise manner.
# Dry It Faster
Drying the nail paint is the toughest part of the job. Sitting under the fan can work but you may end up developing bubbles in your beautiful nail paints. Rather, dip them in a bowl of ice-cold water and wait for 30 seconds. You can also apply quick-dry drops or quick-dry spray to your painted nails in order to prevent the polish from smudging and dry faster. Spraying your nails with hair spray or cooking spray will also make your top coats stronger and avert chipping.
# Make It Stay Longer
When it comes to making a nail paint stay longer, a proper base coat is considered as a key. Apply a ‘rubberized’ base coat, which can hold on the polish strongly with the help of its rubber texture and make it long-lasting.
