How To Apply Perfect Nail Polish
Attempting a perfect nail polish job can be anything but settling, especially with unsteady hands and when experimenting with dark or funky colors. However, practice makes perfect! Whether you’re right- or left-handed, below are fail-proof tips to achieve a quick, neat polish job without fuss.
How To Apply Perfect Nail Polish
Tools: You will need a nail file, a nail buffer, a clear polish designed for base and top coat, and a nail polish shade of your choice. If you have very shaky hands, point-tipped cotton swabs will be handy for smudging away any polish that gets on your skin.
- Start by washing your hands so that your nails will be a nice, clean canvas. Hold off on applying moisturizer as your nails will need to be completely dry for nail polish to adhere.
- File your nails into a neat shape with no jagged edges. Then, use a buffer for smoother edges and to flatten any bridges (the smoother your nails, the nicer end-result).
- Apply the clear base coat to your nails. Typically you should only need one coat of this.
- To apply color, rest the base of your painting hand on the surface you are using. Be sure there is no excess polish on the brush to avoid making a mess. Start by positioning the brush in the middle and at the cuticle of your nail. Pull the brush up to the tip as the color glides on. Then, apply to either sides of the middle strip using the same technique, stopping to refill the brush if necessary. Using this technique should eliminate most mistakes. If any polish gets on your skin, quickly scrape it away with the thumb nail of your painting hand or use a cotton swab to clean it up.
- Let both hands dry for a couple minutes, then apply a second coat.
- Apply a little extra polish to the tips of all your nails to prevent premature chipping.
- After your nails are completely dry, apply the clear top coat and let dry completely.
Voila! To maintain a shiny, soft manicure, reapply hand cream every time you wash your hands.
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5 Comments to How To Apply Perfect Nail Polish
Another great and helpful post 
This totally made me want to paint my nails. But the shape of mine suck. They grow out pretty but too sharp and long and when I try to cut/file them I end up ruining them. Next time do tips on filing/shaping!
FarinFebruary 8, 2008
Ooh apply at the end of the nail, I will certainly be doing that when I change colors. That’s so weird that you posted about nails… I just started to care about my nails and paint them a couple days ago.
Nice site. Great info and tips!
Great post! I love nail polish. Oh btw, this is doorlight. I just put up my own fashion and beauty blog as well. just click my url. Take care. I’m going to link your blog.
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February 7, 2008