The hands are one of the most visible parts of the body, which allow us to express ourselves and are real protagonists. Hence , poorly maintained nails , natural or with enamel, may not be a great business card. Often, however, we find ourselves with nails with regrowth , with poorly applied or chipped nail polish , out of laziness or because the nail technician has no appointments available.
If applying the semi-permanent nail polish turns out to be a little more difficult, the classic nail polish is a good compromise to always have hands in order. Not everyone, however, has great dexterity and often give up applying it to avoid smudges and imperfections. In reality there are many tricks, tricks and strategies to succeed in the enterprise, seeing is believing!
Source: 123rf If you don’t have much manual skills, go for light or glitter glazes.
First of all it is important, especially for beginners, to prefer light or glitter glazes . Any smudging , in fact, will be much more visible with dark , colored or burgundy nail polishes, which tend to stain the skin more. Furthermore, with these intense shades, the application must also be precise as regards the shape, otherwise the edge of the nail will be not very homogeneous.
With light glazes , on the other hand, the game is simplified:some small burrs , especially with the milky or naked ones, are almost invisible and, even if you remove them, if any residue remains, the hand will be in order overall. Even glitter glazes are an excellent stratagem , because already in themselves they are not a uniform color, but multifaceted with reflections, which therefore camouflage any errors.
Source: 123rf With flat and large brushes it is easier to apply nail polish
In addition to the color it is important to choose a product that is easy to apply , in order to simplify the manicure. A small, rounded brush is more difficult to handle, because you have to go over it several times to cover the whole nail bed. The flat and wide brushes , on the other hand, rest on the nail and cover it almost completely and are easier to use . In doing so, a first pass and a small touch-up right at the edges will be enough to complete the first layer of enamel. In addition, they often have a slightly rounded tip that naturally accompanies the shape of the nail.
Source: 123rf If you want the nail polish to last as long as possible, avoid these two gestures
. To make the enamel on the nails last longer , however, avoid two gestures that are almost spontaneous. First of all, avoid banging the nail polishto mix the color well. An enamel that is still in good condition should not be separated, i.e. it should not have oils or liquid substances on the surface. Shaking the glaze creates bubbles in the product , a bit like shaking any liqiudo. These bubbles, then, could create air during the drafting on the nails , not making it adhere well and, in doing so, the enamel could chip off sooner .
As for the mascara, then, do not open and close the bottle several times by moving up and down with the brush, as this would incorporate air into the product and, again, the result is a less lasting polish once applied to the nail. Then remember toclean the edge of the pack well once the manicure is finished, because too much product accumulation on the glass will tend to dry out and cause the container to close badly. The enamel inside will be damaged first and it will be more difficult to apply it on the nails, because it is pasty.
Source: 123rf It’s time to apply: here’s how not to go wrong
To apply nail polish, there are some tricks to make manicure time easier. Take your time, take your time , not only because each nail polish has a different drying time, but also because it’s easier to smudge if you want to try and do it fast . Indeed, a correct application providesmore thin passes for a homogeneous color , without creating product accumulation.
Start with a very light first coat, it doesn’t matter if the color isn’t full, the next ones will take care of it. Applying a little product makes it dry much faster, while thick layers tends to never let the nail polish dry , which is why it is easier to create marks.
Source: 123rf A life-saving trick for a perfect manicure If you really can’t be precise , there are two most effective methods to overcome this problem, especially if you get dirty on your cuticle. First you can apply with a small cotton swaba little oil on the skin around the nail , but being very careful not to let it go over it . In doing so, the nail polish will not be able to stick to the skin and, by washing your hands, it will be easy to remove any excess. But be careful, because if the oil ends up on the nail, the duration of the enamel would be reduced .
Alternatively, you can use specific products that create a sort of protective film on the edges of the nail. Once dry, proceed to apply the nail polish and then remove it by pulling it away . In this way the residues of enamel and smudgesthey will be on top of the product and not in contact with the skin, and therefore will be removed once the film has been removed . To tell the truth, if you don’t want to buy a specific product, you can also use the classic vinyl glue , the result will be the same!
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No problem, here’s how to fix them
And if there is now a smudge Corrective pens are excellent , because they are very precise and easy to use. However, they have a short life, because the tip tends to get dirty often and, despite being supplied as spare parts, they still need to be replaced frequently. Surely a cheaper solution is that ofuse a cotton swab and solvent . Choose small and pointed cotton buds and soak only the tip of the remover, otherwise without exaggerating cholera even on the part of the enamel that you do not have to correct.
