Paint Nail Art
July 01,2013
From: Abcsources
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One of the beauties of a professional manicure is that nail technicians know how to flawlessly apply nail polish in a way that it usually stays looking great for about a week, without chipping or peeling. But what if you can't afford regular manicures or don't have time to go to the salon? There are a few steps you can take to ensure that a do-it-yourself manicure lasts longer.
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\r\nThings You'll Need
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- Coloured nail polish \r\n
- Clear nail polish (for top coat) \r\n
- Hot soapy water \r\n
Instructions
\r\n1.Slide the nail buffer gently back and forth several times across each nail to even out any ridges.\r\n\r\n2.Apply a clear base coat to each nail. Touch the tip of the applicator brush to the bottom middle of the nail (near the cuticle) and drag it to the top. The result will be a strip of color covering approximately 1/3 of the nail.\r\n\r\n3.Repeat step 3 on the left and right sides of the nail to completely cover it in polish.\r\n\r\n4.Wait 2 to 3 minutes for the base coat to dry.\r\n\r\n5.Apply the colored nail polish using the technique from steps 3 and 4.\r\n\r\n6.Wait 2 to 3 minutes for the colored polish to dry.\r\n\r\n7.Apply a clear top coat, using the technique from steps 3 and 4, if you want additional chipping protection.\r\n\r\n8.Avoid doing any work with your hands for at least 20 minutes while the coats of polish dry.\r\n\r\n9.Use to a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover to wipe the skin surrounding the nails in order to remove any excess polish.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTips
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- Try using nail stickers or gems. \r\n
- Bright colors are the best to use! \r\n
- Remember, false nails are hard to get off. \r\n
- If your nails are too short to paint patterns on, use false nails. \r\n
- You won't get it right always on the first time, practice and keep trying. \r\n
- Color the nails a color, then do the ring finger a different one. It will look really cool. \r\n
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