Fall and Winter are cruel months for lovers of French manicures and manis, and these tips are sure to help you succeed in the new season. For one, limit your painting to only the upper and lower quarters of your nails. If you can tame the rogue nails enough to keep the “noise” at bay, you’ll stand a much better chance of having a beautiful manicure. To keep your hands (and nails) clean, practice minimal-impact nail art at home. Use a file with a fast finish, and change them out often to keep them looking good.
Just recently, we recommended getting the Sassler Moulin Rouge Au Nails set. Get the best of both worlds by springing for this set. You’ll save money, but you’ll have a whole world of styles to play with. Your chop shapes will be more pleasing, and we guarantee you’ll stay more stylish with polish that looks good in sandals or heels.
Here are 10 of our favorite tips on how to maintain a beautiful manicure. Happy manicure-ing!
1. For a happy manicure, choose a perfect shade! Find the perfect shade for both your hands and nails because it will make your morning look much more natural.
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2. Clean up all of the leftover polish that may have dried during your last manicure or painting session. Consider a touch of oil remover in the morning.
3. If you own a Japanese manicure, you can rest assure that you’ll get a more oil-resistant finish. Matte polish is the way to go.
4. Depending on your type of manicure, keep your cuticles waxed to avoid the possible appearance of polish flakes and chips. Keeping your cuticles oiled helps your manicure to go on smoother, and it is likely the best way to keep the nail polish from peeling off.
5. To keep your cuticles soft, bring your cuticle scissors in with you when you put on polish. For the same reason, avoid wearing polish on your cuticles at all costs, because it will likely make the top of your nails look overly thick. You could easily get nails knocked off with a stray cuticle hammer.
6. Keep the polish application simple by using a wet tool if necessary. Electric appliances are best for contact with nails and are convenient for small manicures.
7. Looking for something that’s easy to maintain? Get a flat brush. It’s the easiest way to massage polish onto your nails, and this is most important for that “polish-free” look. To keep your pedicure looking bright and beautiful, check out Easy Nail Polish Repair.
8. If you’ve cut your nails in the past, keep your cuticles well-scrubbed so that you won’t need to remove nail polish for a few weeks. Remember that it’s a pain to remove nail polish, so do it once every three days or so. You may want to wait a little longer for polish remover, as it might be a little sticky.
9. To prevent the dreaded “pink cement” look on your nails, try various nail polishes that have slightly less pink in them. By using the same formula on your nails each time, you will avoid this slippery look.
10. For a healthy, strong looking manicure that resists odor, try the La Luz line. Consider a range of colors available in either a very light or a somewhat darker shade. You can also check out one of our favorite nonstick foods that will keep your manicure fresh for long periods of time.
Make your fingertips the focus of your date and get ready to be ready for anything. These tips will help you get a beautiful manicure at no cost.
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