There’s been so much mouthing off about bathroom remodels (you’re welcome, Kim Kardashian!) but you know that big old bathroom needs some new faucets and sinktops. But if you just took a look at the magazines or at your dry cleaning receipt in the past few months, you know just how long it’s been since you tried your hands at fingernail art.
I mean, we could all use a little more patience right about now (although our productivity is obviously higher than usual since we all want to look our best for the holidays), but truth be told, every time I look at my nails or see something on Instagram, I realize that everybody around me is doing something with their nails right now. So for the less daring, beauty junkies, here are top 10 nail tips that are totally in the mainstream.
1. Don’t clean your nails too often. When I was in London last year, I took the day off and had a cold and a cracked tooth. And I still had my hands painted. It was crazy, but I had more fun than most who can come at me with the soap.
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2. Keep wax off of the nail bed. What the hell is up with wax? It makes nail art, manicures and pedicures seem like a major pain in the a$$. I mean, I can definitely appreciate someone who does all this foot-care prep, but why do all of these people need to soak their feet in some kind of balm or salve every time they take off their shoes? I mean, it’s not even really moisturizing is it? Why not make a habit of drying with a towel or some kind of hand towel and have the wax off faster?
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3. Use acrylic nails instead of natural nails. I know, I know. This is kinda sketchy because acrylics are super coarse but I do it because I love acrylics. It means more layers, more texture and more craftsmanship to create a look that isn’t limited to faux nail art.
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4. Try it with just a simple goo. I say, “goo” because that’s literally all you need to enhance nail art. It can work for everything from a cute motif to a black and gold graphic that requires extra attention to detail. Don’t be scared. It’s not dangerous, just messy. Try it with some whipped cream and dip it in a little bit of edible glitter for a classy look.
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5. Get creative when coating your nails with nail polish. Whether you want to go for a pattern like a flower, cat or the swirled skull, there’s no need to go with a statement that will take you 5 minutes to get off. Same goes for infusing nail polish with fake pearls, beads, crystals, pearls, pearls, etc. in order to create an entire intricate design. The best part is that any brand that promises the added glitter and shine is just kidding. Except for:
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