Beauty Hacks to Get Perfect Nails With Cheap Products

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If you’ve been trying to figure out the best way to maintain those perfect nails this year, we have a few easy ways to do it that won’t cost you anything. Most of these nail hacks are found in self-tanner and makeup products — so just trust us, you don’t have to shell out to try them out. Read on to learn more about the beauty hacks to help you get that perfect glow without breaking the bank.

‘Touch-Up’ Your Nails with Foaming Cleanser: You can easily sweep on your beauty wipes for a “touch-up” once your polish is dry, making it easy to reapply the color without you ever having to use any products. Check out our favorite scrubs like Joico Smooth Skin Renewal Cleanser ($9, Sephora) or Floshe’s Flocking Color ($13, Nordstrom) to hydrate your nails and heal them. Superhydrate Your Nails With the Nail Blotter That Actually Works: Use your nail clippers to gently press on your nail polish, and this sure-to-be-filling-up product will keep your nails looking smooth and clean as you can imagine. Honey Gets Clogged Nails: Leave in a little honey for 15 minutes and then peel it off, and you’ll find the crack was in your nail bed, which will allow your polish to stay long. Spray Your Nails With Gel to Prevent Flaws From Appearing: Spray gel-based polish once a week for an extra safe manicure when letting your manicure dry. This way, you’ll block flakes and pits before they are even noticed.

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See All in the Tip-toe Hacks: Clean off your toes with a tissue and then spray on a foot powder like NOODS Sensitive Soothing Gel ($18, Sephora). A warm foot massage will be enough to get rid of any infections. Wet Your Nails, Submerge Them in Hot Water, and Wet Them Again: Slather a damp rag on your nails to gently dampen and wipe away any excess salt or germs on the nails. Next, soak your hands in a bucket of hot water and use them to pat your nails dry. When you take off your hands, the heat will draw out the excess water, leaving your nails healthy. Moisturize Your Hands With Creamy Hand Lotion: This can be used all day for a soft and gentle gel manicure.

Use Puffs and Baubles to Mold Your Nails: Use beads to mold your nails into pretty spikes. Or, be inspired by this nail design technique that makes out nails look like butterflies. If you don’t have baubles handy, make your own by pinning on fabric to hold the beads. Use Tic Tac Gel to Over-Gel Your Hands and Nails: Using your favorite gel-based nail polish, dab your hands with Tic Tac Gel to warm up and create the illusion of glue. Use the next 10 minutes to massage the gel onto your nails to get rid of any streaks and give your nails a natural shine. Decorate the Washer-Dry Areas on Your Dips: Spray dry nails in all the washer-dry spots — exactly like the nails. The pads of your nails will absorb oil and give you that fresh, shiny look.

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