15 Hacks That Ensure Nail Polish Will Last As Long As You Need, Before Your Next Manicure
by N/A, 9 years ago |
2 min read
An extra $20 for a gel, no-chip manicure at the salon? No, thanks! Try these hacks to get your polish to stay put for the long haul.
1. Use Elmer's glue to keep your manicure clean.
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2. Mke neon nails truly pop by applying a white base coat.
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3. Use a rubber band to make the perfect french tip.
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4. Use a loofah for a fishnet design.
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5. Wipe your nails down with vinegar before you apply polish for a longer lasting manicure.
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6. Bring your own polish to the salon.
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Salons sometimes thin out their polish so you'll come in for more manicures.
7. Invest in a good top coat to prevent chipping and breakage.
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8. Add a biotin supplement to your diet to make your nails grow faster and stronger.
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9. Take glitter polish off using foil to keep from destroying your nails.
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10. Paint in the right direction.
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11. Make sure your nails are clean before you start applying polish.
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Buff and shine your nails before painting to start on a smooth, clean canvas.
12. Apply vaseline to the edges of your nails to keep from painting outside the lines.
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13. Apply cuticle oil to your nails everyday.
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Keep your nails healthy and strong.
14. Don't use a fan to dry your nails.
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It can push your polish around.
15. If you're going to put fake nails on at home, make sure you follow the instructions.
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