Nail art works on different heights, and different textures, so it’s not always easy to stay on point when you’re finishing off your mani. Especially if you’re not prepared for it. But here are 10 different tricks that will make nails look much more professional than anything you’ll probably do at a salon.
1. Forget using a tool. All you need is your nails.
Don’t buy a professional set of nails for your wrists and hands because you don’t need it. Simply snap a small nail clipper to the end of your index finger and pull back. The long, thin point of the nail just needs to be punctured and the small tip you take off will make those points look much more polished.
2. Wear nail polish with an unknown brand name.
It’s impossible to believe but it’s true. You’re actually supposed to color your nails with a specific type of polish but it’ll take a little longer to really pick out the color and to feel comfortable about messing with the color a little bit when you do it. If you have some confidence and you love your nail art and the cool, natural look, color with a different polish to make your polish stand out. Just don’t go crazy with the color and just go for a cool background for a bright neon color.
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3. And get your nails done by a professional instead of a friend.
You’ve been seeing the right colors at the salon and are excited to do your nails there but never trust the cuticle tool you got from a friend or the light at home. One of the best things to help polish your nails are a depilatory or trimming kit. For example, before applying nail polish with your fingers, you can use a cuticle brush to remove all the oils and dead skin cells on your nails, providing you with a good base for the polish to sit on. Just be sure to use a good depilatory kit for the smoothest results. And if you want a professional manicure, get it at a salon and keep in mind the situation they have at hand, so as not to ruin your polish or risk getting it colored incorrectly.
4. Think in terms of nails, not in dimensions.
Try thinking of your nails as a strand of hair and work off of the length and width instead of trying to paint something on top. Stick to the basics, and don’t be afraid to use the same color or even a different color, for a lighter or darker type of nail, depending on the kind of manicure you’re going for.
5. Express your personality with your polish colors.
If you’re going for something simple, as in going for neutrals or no color at all, you’ll need to be really careful about the color choice you do. For example, black nail polish could draw an eye to your whites and that could be a problem if you’re a person who sees color. For something bold, since no matter what color you pick, be prepared to explain why. But just try to have fun with it.
6. Use very dry nail polish.
Don’t be afraid to use dry polish if you need to make a mistake. Dry polish is fine if you’re trying something really bold that washes out completely within a day or two, but they don’t need to go on forever like oils do because they’re designed to be deep, high shine, but to ensure a long wear without staying on the nail for a week it’s a good idea to call a professional with the dry polish so they can use a regular polish instead.
7. Create a template.
For something that will take you hours, take some pictures of the cuticles and try to match up the shape and color of the cuticles with the cuticle template. Painting your cuticles with your nail polish or nail art if you want to show off your art will certainly create a delicate effect. The template just needs to be duplicated so that when you’re done applying your nail art to your top tips, you can use it to add some bling to your nails.
8. Use clear nail polish for a temporary manicure.
Going the quick nail art route with just a few coats will lead to very, very clean nails once you’re done, but be careful, a clear coat can last forever in a jar so be sure to use it for a really quick manicure before you use any other polish.
9. Apply primer to polish.
I know, I know, we all think that perfect polish for those hard-to-find emeralds or sickly pink stones is going to be your one and only thing, but it won’t be. There are countless tools and tools to help with your top coat, as well as a palette of different pre-made pre-washed polish for those once
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