How to extend the life of a manicure: 10 useful tips
'17.03.2021'
Source: Letidor
Manicure is time and money. It is not surprising that each of us tries to do everything to make nails look well-groomed as long as possible.
Of course, there is no universal formula for success: the same nail polish on one girl’s nails lasts a long time, while the other carries it on for several days, writes Letidor. The same applies to the cuticle: for someone it grows slowly and evenly, and someone on the third day after the manicure is armed with a nail file and nippers.
Nevertheless, the life of any manicure can be extended. On how to do this, the readers of "Letidor" told Maria Dolbineeva, a nail service network designer studio "Manikyuroff."
I recommend following these tips to avoid chipping and to maximize the life of a home or professional manicure.
Tip # XXUMX: Do not soak your nails in the bath before staining.
Nails, like a sponge, absorb moisture, and because of this, the surface of the nail plate expands.
After painting the nail dries and narrows, although visually you will not notice. But you will see the result: nail polish will stick unsteadily and quickly break off.
Tip # 2: choose a practical form of nails
Of course, the form of "ballerina" or "stylet" looks impressive. But how much she is wearable in mama realities is a big question.
Rely on the practical form of nails. It should not be too long and without sharp corners. So more likely not to break them.
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Tip # 3: degrease your nails before applying a base coat.
For these purposes, use either nail polish remover or a special degreaser (many brands have it).
Why is this needed, you ask. Everything is very simple.
If this is not done, the first coating layer will hit the barrier of natural oils or the remaining old varnish on the surface of the nail.
On the dry nails, apply a base (in the salon it is selected according to the type of nails), and then re-run the brush on the tips of the nails to avoid chipping.
Tip # 4: prepare the lacquer itself
Before use, rub the bottle of varnish between your palms instead of shaking it up and down.
In this case, you will be able to avoid the appearance of bubbles in the lacquer with air. But in many respects it is precisely because of them that the lacquer falls unevenly and does not adhere firmly to the nail plate.
Tip # XXUMX: Avoid getting nail polish on the cuticle.
The fact is that the color layer rises above the nail cuticle and contributes to chipping.
To prevent this, gently push back the cuticles, but do not cut them off.
Tip # 6: let each coat completely dry
Yes, it concerns both color and top coverage, as well as basic.
The base layer must be given time to dry thoroughly. How much it will require varnish depends on its viscosity and composition.
Tip # 7: Apply a clear coat to the nails every 2-3 of the day.
This trick will help prevent possible chipping and improve shine. Nail polish on the nails will hold especially well if you brush the edge of the nail, as if “sealing” it.
Tip # 8: Don't forget to use hand cream and cuticle oil.
The skin of the hands is not less than the skin of the face; it loves to be looked after. In the warm season, she prefers to receive a portion of moisturizer in the mornings, and nourishing in the evenings (in the winter - vice versa).
Study the composition of funds. In the nourishing cream should be ingredients such as lanolin, shea butter, jojoba. And in the moisturizer - glycerin or hyaluronic acid.
Remember: the less moisture and nutrients enters the nails, the greater the likelihood that they break or begin to exfoliate.
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Advice №9: eat balanced and do not forget about vitamins
Trite, but the way it is. The appearance and health of the nail plate is influenced by a lot of factors, but nutrition - especially.
Ensure that products rich in vitamins A, B5, C, E, PP, iron, calcium, zinc, fluorine, silicon, selenium, and polyunsaturated fatty acids are ingested to the body to the required extent.
As for vitamin complexes, they should be chosen after consultation with a specialist.
Council №10: work with household chemicals only in gloves
Yes, too lazy to wear gloves, because you only need to wash a couple of plates. Yes, it is not very convenient to do household chores when the tips of your fingers do not feel the surface of objects. But many household products contain sodium hydrochloride and active potassium. And these alkaline components violate the pH of the skin!
This threatens to impair the barrier functions of the skin. In other words, after several sessions of cleanliness with such assistants, you will learn what is cracked skin, peeling and dehydration.
Needless to say that your dislike of gloves will have a bad effect on the long-term color coating?
