7 definitive 'no' if you decide to get your nails done at home
'09.06.2021'
Source: Womanews.ru
Sometimes a small mistake can spoil all your efforts or, at best, make a manicure short-lived. What are the most common manicure errors at home and how to avoid them?
1. File wet nails
If you file wet nails, they will exfoliate, writes Womanews.ru. To avoid this, file only dry nails, and after that rinse them with water.
2. Use a metal nail file
Previously, nail files were only metal, and our mothers were forced to use them. Now, most experts recommend filing natural nails with ceramic or glass nail files - they do not damage the nail plate, unlike metal nails, which are now mostly filed with artificial nails.
3. File your nails in different directions
Of course, filing your nails in different directions, you will cope with the work much faster, but at the same time tiny cracks will remain on the nails. Nails need to file in one direction - from the edge to the center.
4. Zealous with polished nails
To polish nails is not only beautiful (the nails become more well-groomed and shiny), but also useful (it stimulates the growth of nails and improves their color). However, you should not be zealous and polish your nails more often 2-3 once a month - it weakens the nail plates.
5. Neglect base under varnish and top coating
The base under the varnish is applied in order to protect the nails from the harmful effects of the varnish, and also nourishes and moisturizes them. And thanks to the topcoat, the lacquer remains on the nails longer. You can, of course, do without all of this, but then the quality and durability of the manicure is significantly reduced.
6. Shake lacquer before use
There is nothing wrong with stirring up lacquer itself. This prevents the varnish from thickening. However, diligent stirring leads to the formation of air bubbles, due to which the coating is uneven. If you need to stir the varnish before use, it is better to roll it between your palms, trying not to shake the bottle.
7. Wipe the varnish with a cotton swab
Even with the most accurate manicure, it is likely to stain the cuticle with lacquer or the skin around the nail. The easiest way to remove varnish is to wipe it with a cotton swab, after having dipped it in nail polish remover. But the problem is that the villi with a cotton swab can stick to the still dried out nail polish and spoil the entire manicure. It is better to replace a cotton swab with a thin sponge applicator for applying shadows.
