How to paint your nails so that your manicure lasts longer: 3 important rules

06.11.2024 20:52

If you don't want to cover your nails with shellac and prefer to do your own manicure, use a few life hacks.

Thanks to them, your nail polish will last much longer.

The right foundation

Before applying nail polish, clean and polish your nails.

To remove dirt and grease, you can use nail polish remover or regular apple cider vinegar.

The next step is the base coat, which is a kind of “canvas” for the future manicure.

Varnish
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Drying time

Patience is key when painting your nails, and it's worth it.

Let each coat of polish dry for at least 20-25 minutes, and you will end up with a beautiful and long-lasting manicure.

No time to wait? Try this life hack to dry your nails faster by dipping your nails in ice water.

Top layer

It is necessary to apply a top coat on top of the varnish. This cosmetic product is used to fix the colored nail polish and makes it much stronger.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources


Content
  1. The right foundation
  2. Drying time
  3. Top layer