No matter how well your nails grow, or how long they last, it’s inevitable that you will go through periods of growing pains. That’s when you’ll find yourself picking at the salon’s “shame ad,” under the assumption your nail polish is wearing out. But that’s not the end of the story.
Downtime may seem like a wasted time, but there are some easy techniques you can take on yourself to keep your nails looking pristine. Whether it’s a before and after picture, or your own tutorial, these are four easy tips to keep nails looking fresh.
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1. Clean and prep
Nails grow at a different rate for each individual, so be sure to clean and prep them at a safe, warm temperature before applying polish. You’ll need to use a color remover remover, lemon juice, acetone, and warm water or a peel-off polish remover. Also, don’t toss out old nail polish or tarnish tape around your finger nails. The old color may “oxidated” by calcium and lead, which can lead to hair and nail damages, when diluted, which you can see in the below pic.
2. Remedies
Sometimes, just removing nail polish isn’t enough. If you’re opting for overtones, finding a natural-scrubbing solution will take some of the shock out of the shine.
3. Maintenance
Even if you’re not a firm believer in wellness, you may want to check in with yourself every couple of months to have your nails checked for wear and tear. They’re different than hair and skin, which can absorb chemicals over time, and your nails have the highest amount of liquid in the body. You may have to apply NPD Dab with your fingers to assess the level of salt needed to replenish the blood flow to your nails.
4. Follow Up
Careful! Never remove too much of the polish. The removal process can lose some of the shine of the polish, so you want to get it completely off, but leaving a small amount behind is fine.
Try some of these tips and you may find your manicure runs a little smoother and longer.
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