Whether you’re sporty, fancy, beachy, or both, finding your true nail color can be tough. Every summer, at least one of my best friends coordinates her lacquer lineup on the same day. That means there is a brief moment of nail-painting salvation. My advice is to plan ahead before diving into the needle and thread, and consider the following pointers — from the shape of your nails to what you wear at the beach — to help you nail the look.
Whether you’re sporty, fancy, beachy, or both, finding your true nail color can be tough. Every summer, at least one of my best friends coordinates her lacquer lineup on the same day. That means there is a brief moment of nail-painting salvation. My advice is to plan ahead before diving into the needle and thread, and consider the following pointers — from the shape of your nails to what you wear at the beach — to help you nail the look. Formulas: Opt for a formula if you need polish that lasts — think velvet rather than clear. If one end never dries, and you’ve gotten zapped with UV rays from the sun, a “paintshop” sealer will dry the end from the bad product. Also, exfoliate to remove dry, dead polish before touching up. Sometimes my nails slip when I squeeze them after applying polish. Get primer instead: It makes me cringe when I see nail artists using a sponge and holding it to the polishing tip of a paint brush. The solution? Primer! I’ve found a simple all-in-one ($12) by Essie that you can get from your drugstore. Use bareMinerals’ stain cure and remover ($10) to wash nails. Use a solvent-free polishing wax: I like polish-less acetone polishes — they melt like oils in water and they remove oil from the ends of your nails, which prevents the oil from turning to grease. Lipstick remover: If you’re allergic to petroleum, drop by Nails Inc. for a lip-stick remover made specifically for your hands. More like a toothbrush than a liquid, it’ll clean your nail polish completely and remove any leftover residue from your polish. Aubrey: The little wine-colored film that so often covers your nails may just be a top coat on your old batch. Throw that out and prep with the newest Polish Removal Spray ($7). Put a straight nail polish brush on the bottom of your tapioca to clear away any excess. Apply a coat of transparent top coat before starting your polishing. A five-piece polish set will be helpful, but if you already have red, nude, yellow, and gold shades, no need to waste time applying a new coat after your polish is over. No hard luck: Don’t despair if you don’t have white polish. Bring your favorite pastel to the beach or slather it on your toes for a cute blue pair of pumps. Image Source: Creative Commons
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