Date 2018-06-06
Category Tips & Tricks
Ensuring your nails stay fabulous and healthy throughout the year doesn’t always have to come with a hefty price tag. Opting for a DIY manicure every other week can be a game-changer. If you’re new to this and wondering how to apply nail tips yourself, consider these helpful tips to get you started on your bi-weekly beauty routine.
Dry Your Nails Faster
Drying nails after a manicure will take two to three hours and as long as you can couple it with a long Netflix session on the weekends, it can turn out to be a very relaxing few hours. However, when you are in a hurry, you can also dry your nails in just a few minutes. After you are done with the manicure, air dry for a few minutes and then dunk your nails in a bowl of ice water. Your nails should not take more than five minutes in total to dry with this method.
The DIY Nail Dotter
Colorful dots on nails are always a hit when you are trying to sport a casual and bright look, but you don’t really need to buy a dotter for that. Find one of those pencils with an eraser on the other end and stick a pin inside. You have just made your own nail dotter!
Impress People with Water Marble Nails
Originally developed in Japan, the water marble nail art is simply one of the most beautiful options on the list of a nail artist and it offers so much variety as well. You will need to check out the guide on how to water marble nails first though.
Prevent Smudges with Oil Spray
Apply a bit of oil spray on each nail after the manicure to set it in and to keep the paint from smudging.
Prevent Chipping
To prevent chipping, seal in the polish’s raw edge as you apply the top coat, by using the brush along the top edge of your nails.
Remove Paint Completely
When you have had a dark shade on for a while, it can be difficult to remove it completely and get your white nails back again. To expedite the process, add hydrogen peroxide and baking soda to hot water, before soaking your nails in the solution for a minute or two.
Make a Paint Eraser
Use one of your old eyeliner brushes to erase the wrong strokes and spills which might happen while painting the nails. Dip it in nail polish remover and brush it over the places where the paint has spilled out.
There’s Strength in Numbers
If you want to avoid smudging, apply multiple thin coats of polish, instead of a single thick coat.
Petroleum Jelly will Save Your Skin
Apply petroleum jelly on your cuticles and the nearby skin, so that removing the errant strokes of paint is no trouble at all. Do keep in mind that if the petroleum jelly gets onto your nails, you will have to remove it first because the paint won’t stick over the jelly.
While opting for home manicures will save you a good deal of money down the line, these nine tips will help you to maximize your time and effort. If you are a beginner, you will definitely make a few mistakes and it might take a few tries before you perfect your nail art, so do take it slow.
