Nail Tips and Tricks

Everyone wants the perfect manicure, but sometimes it's harder than it seems. Here are a few nail tips and tricks to get the perfect manicure, easily.

Trick/Tip number one: How to dry your nails faster.
If you're impatient like most people, when waiting for your nails to dry, let them air dry for a few minutes then dunk them in ice water for 3 minutes to dry them faster. It's easier and a great idea for those impatient girls out there.


Trick/Tip number two: Creative design ideas.
a. If you want a creative nail look that looks cute and fun, take a piece of a loofah, and put it on your nail. Paint what ever polish you want the design to be on top of it, then slowly peel it off. Cute, fun and easy!

b. If you want a fun, colorful nail design, take a makeup sponge and put a bright color of nail polish on it. Sponge the color onto your nail, on top of the base color you've already applied and voila! It's a great look if you want a really fun and colorful nail look.

Trick/Tip number three: Homemade dotting tools!
If you don't want to spend to money or just simply can't afford those expensive dotting tools, then here's a perfect solution... just stick a pin into a pencil eraser! It's simple, fast, and inexpensive. It does the same thing that those expensive professional dotting tool do, but with out the $$$ spent.

Trick/Tip number four: Get the perfect polish job, just like the manicurists do it.
Follow this diagram to achieve the perfect nail polish job like a professional.

Trick/Tip number five: Use multiple thin coats, not a big thick one!
When applying your nail polish, use multiple thin coats instead of one thick one. The nail polish will only dry at the top layer and make it more vulnerable to smudges if you use a thick coat. So, stick with multiple thin coats for a clean, smudge free nail look.

Trick/Tip number six: Use thick hand cream if you have pale skin!
If you have pale skin, and are removing dark nail polish, it will stain your fingers and ultimately look terrible. Apply a thick nail cream before removing your dark nail polish to prevent this from happening.

Follow these nail tips and tricks to achieve flawless, professional nails at home!

Stay Fab! Xx