Many girls do their own manicure in the salon, which lasts about a month. But there are supporters of home manicure, and they can be understood: the nails do not turn yellow, the coating is not damaged by aggressive chemical influences, and besides, it is much cheaper to take care of nails at home. So, here are some simple tips to help the nail polish last longer.
1. Do not cut, but move away
In order not to create wounds around the nails, it is better not to cut the cuticle, but to move it aside. First, steam the skin by holding your hands in hot water, then gently push the cuticle away from the nail to the root with a wooden stick. Do this the day before applying nail polish.
Remember: you cannot wet your nails before covering your nails. Nail polish applied to freshly softened nails will not last long.
2. Degrease
As soon as the nail plate is ready to apply the varnish, it is imperative to degrease the nail plate, so that the varnish will lie better and stay for a long time. To do this, just use a nail polish remover.
3. Base
This is true for both makeup and manicure. It is best to use a medicated coating that will protect the nail from the possible aggressive effects of colored varnish.
4. First layer - color
Then a colored coating is applied. It is better not to take a lot on the brush, so that the manicure dries faster and is neat.
5. The second is color
It is best to reapply the colored varnish over the first colored coat for a more intense finish.
6. Dry
Each new layer must dry completely so that the coating lasts as long as possible.
7. Fix
When the second color layer has dried, you should apply a transparent varnish (or special fixative), which will finally fix the entire manicure. It is recommended to apply an extra layer of clear polish every couple of days to prevent chipping and add shine.
8. Protect
When doing household chores, be it washing dishes or wet cleaning, be sure to wear rubber gloves. So not only the manicure will remain unharmed, but in general, the skin of the hands will be softer and stay young for longer.
9. "Rest days"
Sometimes it is worth arranging "rest days" from manicure so that the nails are restored on time and the nail plate does not delaminate, which can also harm the manicure.
So, in order for a manicure to last longer, it, as a rule, should consist of four thin layers - a base, preferably medicinal, two layers of the main varnish for the brightness of the coating and a transparent varnish for fixing, the layer of which is renewed every couple of days. By following these simple but important steps, you can not go to the salon and not spend significant amounts, but create beauty on your nails yourself.
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