Stressful week? One of the best pick-me-uppers is binge-watching old episodes of Sex and the City or Gossip Girl while painting your nails with a fiery red or a dainty pastel pink shade. Every girl knows that DIY manicure is fun, but you know what’s not? Messy nail polish application! To make sure you never have to deal with that, here are the best tips to achieving flawless nails:
#1 Always sanitize your tools
Just like how washing your makeup brushes and sponges is a non-negotiable when it comes to putting on makeup, sanitizing your nail tools is just as important, too. We’re looking at you, nail file!
#2 Never cut the side of your toenails
If an ingrown is bothering you, let a professional nail artist do it. Otherwise, unless you want to make it worse, leave the sides of your toenails alone.
#3 Don’t forget your base polish and top coat!
Think of your base polish as your primer and your top coat as the setting spray. They may seem like additional steps you can do without, but if you want to make your nail game strong and healthy, be sure not to skip these two important steps!
#4 Choose organic
Especially if you’re pregnant, stick to organic nail products to protect yourself from harmful chemicals.
#5 When in doubt, wear a face mask
And we don’t mean the sheet mask that’s usually part of your skincare routine. We advise you wear a face mask to cover your nose because the smell of the polish, acetone, and acrylics can be strong and it can be harmful to your health, too—and again, this is especially true if you’re pregnant.
#6 Take off your polish in one swift motion
There are so many rules when it comes to nail polish application and there seems to be none when it comes to taking it off. Wrong! Take your polish off in one swift downward motion to avoid the mess.
#7 Got glitter polish on? Foil wraps are your besties
Glitter polish may look pretty but it can be a drag to take it off. Instead of rubbing your nails harshly with an acetone-soaked cotton ball, soak your nails with acetone and wrap each nail with foil for a breezier way to remove every bit of glitter on your nails.
#8 Invest in a good cuticle oil
If you love switching up your nail color regularly, make sure to give your digits the proper TLC they deserve with a good cuticle oil that keeps dryness at bay.
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