Contrary to what many people believe, nails have to remain in place while dry or they start to warp. To prevent water from catching your nails during the dry cycle, they must be kept standing, which is referred to as occurence. Here are some ways you can repair a dry damaged nail, whether you are a home owner or a professional.
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Use nail polish
When you are applying a polish, your nails will stay in place while water is being applied to them. However, to maintain your nails, wet compound must be applied to them before the polish application. To keep your nails going after application, leave a few drops of nail polish remover on a paper towel for about 30 minutes before applying the polish. This will keep dry or damp nails in place while water is applied.
Puncture the nail
When using a nail clipper, you can apply a small puncture to the nail to prevent water from touching it. This can be done before applying the sealer. Another option would be to use an awl while using a nail clipper. This will ensure that you can clean the nail after application of the sealer.
Clean your nails
Since your nails may be dehydrated after applying sealer, you may need to clean them when applying the sealer. Depending on how many coats you applied, it may be necessary to apply nail polish remover before applying nail polish remover. Also use a toothbrush or dish washing soap for this. Soap is a good way to dry out any excess oil that was left on your nails.
You can apply a nail decal and tie it around the edge of your nails
Depending on how dry your nails are, you may be able to wrap a water stain around your nails. Make sure to come up with a nice looking decal to make your nails appear fresh.
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