Given your line of work, it’s safe to say you spend a fair amount of time on your feet. In fact, if you’re anything like us, you spend over 500 minutes a day there.
And though we have the best of intentions — and the best of polish — we frequently drop an icky layer of polish on our toes. Not fun, right? The solution? Go to the salon. But, how do you go about recreating your favorite nail art on your own? Follow these three nail care tips, and you’re sure to have the best mani ever.
Get the right treatment
First of all, it’s important to get the right treatment. Black polish works better than white on smaller nails, and dark reds are great for larger nails. A juice of citronella is also recommended to help prevent those annoying chafing marks.
Step one: Try your hands at home
If you’re going to go for a nail nail artist look, make sure you’re sure of your technique. Opt for a professional service that is safe and easily replicable at home. Once you’ve found the right salon, be sure to make a reservation, as appointments are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bring your Nails
Always bring your nails when you walk into the salon — after all, they’re going to be smeared with polish. This includes serving drinks and chatting with the manicurist (who is prepped to instantly apply your polish and painless polish remover).
Lunch and Dinner Time
If you have a tendency to forget your bag or your wallet in the restaurant, you’ll also want to bring your nails. This way, when you leave, you have a pair of clean nails on your bedside table.
Nail Paint How-To
Start with a base coat
A base coat is the foundation of every manicure. To get a top coat, simply dip your fingernails into the polish and apply evenly. Add top coat if needed.
Keepsake Photo Finish: Go easy
If you have to eat while you polish your nails, you can’t overdo it. So, just apply a top coat after you brush it off with your fingers. Repeat until you’ve got your polish perfectly done.
Think pink
There are a few reds and pastels you can try but keep away from the bold, brilliant colors. Instead, try a great shade of pink or a blue. Pink really can be the safest color to use on smaller nails, especially when you’re painting over white. Blue works well with everyone because everyone can wear it.
Recommended by: Jaysana Fernandez, senior beauty editor at Cosmopolitan
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