If you are one of mine and you go every month to get a manicure at your trusted beauty salon because you can't see your nails unpainted, surely you have faced the drama of having to remove your semi-permanent manicure or acrylic nails at home. And now you have to do the manicure yourself, which is not as easy as it seems …
To achieve an almost professional result (or simply to avoid a disaster), we have compiled the 8 most common mistakes we make when doing manicures and the solution to each of them. Take note and follow these tips step by step in your next manicure session and you will have 10 nails left.
If you are one of mine and you go every month to get a manicure at your trusted beauty salon because you can't see your nails unpainted, surely you have faced the drama of having to remove your semi-permanent manicure or acrylic nails at home. And now you have to do the manicure yourself, which is not as easy as it seems …
To achieve an almost professional result (or simply to avoid a disaster), we have compiled the 8 most common mistakes we make when doing manicures and the solution to each of them. Take note and follow these tips step by step in your next manicure session and you will have 10 nails left.
1 - Do not dip your nails first
1 - Do not dip your nails first
If you do not submerge your nails in water before painting them, you will make them become more brittle and dry. It is important to soak your hands in a bowl of warm water for at least 15 minutes before beginning the process.
2 - Pass the cotton several times to remove the enamel
2 - Pass the cotton several times to remove the enamel
The first step in your manicure is to remove the remains of enamel . A very common mistake is to repeatedly pass the cotton over the nail to remove the enamel. What you have to do so that the paint is easily removed is to soak the cotton well in acetone and let it rest on the nail for at least 20 seconds. It is much more effective and after doing it, you can remove it with a gentle swipe.
3 - Use the file like crazy
3 - Use the file like crazy
One of the most common (and most serious) mistakes is misusing the file. You have to avoid filing the nail in both directions (make movements in one direction so as not to crack your nail) and do not file the nails excessively because it will leave them too thin and brittle.
4 - Cut the cuticles
4 - Cut the cuticles
It is very important that you do not cut your cuticles, you just have to apply nourishing oil to soften them and push them back with the help of an orange stick or similar.
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5 - Do not apply a base coat
5 - Do not apply a base coat
A big mistake is not prepping the nail before applying the polish with a clear base or glitter polish. In this way, you can prevent the nail from staining and also make the nail polish last longer.
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6 - Not applying the enamel correctly
6 - Not applying the enamel correctly
When applying nail is very important to provide two or three layers of product to a uniform color. But beware, these layers must be very thin so that they dry quickly and do not form air gaps that can spoil the manicure.
8 - Do not seal the tip
8 - Do not seal the tip
In each layer of polish that you apply, we advise you to seal the edge of the nail to avoid damage when using the computer keyboard or performing everyday tasks such as washing dishes.
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7 - Do not wait for the enamel to dry
7 - Do not wait for the enamel to dry
It is very important that you wait patiently for the nail polish to dry : both between coats and at the end of the process. We advise you to wait at least 5 minutes to ensure that you do not spoil the result. Have a wine while!
Expert tip: Once you check that your nails are dry, wash your hands with cold water.
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What does it take?
What does it take?
Ok, and now that we know how to avoid the most common mistakes when doing a manicure at home … what do you take? Do not miss the selection that we have made with the manicure trends for this summer, and that we are already looking forward to wearing.
