Beauty salons have been forced to close repeatedly due to the pandemic, leaving many beauty-conscious women unable to get facials or manicures. However, will these minor obstacles really deter women from dressing up? I believe that many women have already trained themselves to become nail technicians during this period, learning how to make their nails look beautiful. But whether it is truly professional or not, it depends on whether you understand the following tips to make DIY manicures last longer!
Before decorating and applying nail polish, make sure your nails are clean. You can use a kitchen paper towel dipped in nail polish remover to wipe each nail surface clean. Then, be sure to apply a layer of nail base coat before applying colored nail polish to improve adhesion, otherwise it may easily peel off and not last for a long time.
The biggest taboo in applying nail polish is impatience. Many girls don’t want to spend time waiting, so when the nail polish on one hand is not completely dry, they rush to apply nail polish on the other hand, resulting in smudges and dirt. Therefore, please be patient when doing your nails, finish one side of the nails before starting the other. During the application process, remember to apply a small amount of nail polish on the edge of the fingertips, this “wrapping” action helps prevent debris from falling out when hitting hard objects or rubbing. In addition, gently sweep the top of the fingertips with nail polish to make the nail surface smoother and flawless. Finally, remember to use a top coat nail polish to “seal” the nail polish well and reduce the time for the nail polish to come off.
The last secret to making your manicure last longer may not be known to many people, which is to apply a large amount of cuticle oil on each nail surface after the nail polish has dried. This can act as a barrier to prevent nails from being easily scratched or stained. If you don’t have cuticle oil at home, you can also use cooking oil or coconut oil as a substitute. In addition, you can also spend a little time every two to three days to reapply a top coat to your nails to maintain a glossy look and prevent the nails from cracking.
資料及圖片來源： Harper’s Bazaar UK , @inohanachihiro , Pinterest
