Girls especially like to put their hearts into their nails. Even if they don’t have time or budget to visit a nail salon every month, they will still get various nail polishes and paint their nails at home, enjoying some me time to make themselves look beautiful. However, the durability of DIY nails is surprisingly short. The edges of the nails start to fade the next day, and the fading issue becomes so severe within three days that you can’t help but remove all the nail polish. Even if you have tried multiple nail polish brands, the fading situation continues to happen the next day. The problem may not lie in the nature of the nail polish, but in your nail care skills.
// Layering multiple coats does not necessarily result in a more vibrant color //
Indeed, some nail polish formulas have lower color saturation, requiring multiple layers to achieve a noticeable shade. Remember, applying multiple coats only increases color intensity, not necessarily reducing the chances of chipping. In fact, applying a new layer of polish before the base layer is completely dry will only make the entire layer wet and difficult to dry, significantly reducing its longevity.
// Habit of using nail polish //
If you have a habit of taking care of your skin and hair, what about your nails? Don’t rush to apply a few coats of nail polish and cuticle oil just 5 minutes before doing your nails. Nail polish not only prevents hangnails and improves dry dead skin around the nails, but some nail polishes containing vitamin E can strengthen the nail surface, making your nails healthier.
// Use base coat before applying nail polish //
To save more time, many people often skip using base coat when doing DIY nails, directly applying nail polish to the nail surface. Although base coat does not have the moisturizing effect of nail polish, it acts like a makeup primer, isolating the chemicals in nail polish that can harm the nails, and making the nail color more durable and long-lasting. Before applying the base coat, you can trim your nails and gently buff the nail surface to smooth out any uneven areas, making the nail polish application more even.
// Daily small movements are often replaced by fingertip instead of nail tip //
Based on past experience, nail polish fading generally starts with a line at the top edge of the fingertips. In daily life, many people are used to using the pads of their fingers instead of the fingertips. Office workers can use the pads of their fingers to touch the keys on a computer keyboard instead of the nail tips. When scratching an itch, you can also use the pads of your fingers to gently massage and relieve the itch, which is beneficial and harmless to the nails or skin.
