i wonder if they are getting it confused with this tip look at #4
Six Tips For Long Lasting Summer Nail Polish
October 3rd, 2007 · 1 Comment
Six Tips For Long Lasting Summer Nail Polish by
Sally Hart
Warm weather is here, and that means most of us will be wearing nail
polish more often to show off our hands and feet. The barer summer
clothes and sandals mean your feet and hands will be center stage, so
putting a few extra minutes into proper nail care is must for the
prettiest looks. Whether you are applying nail polish to your hands or
toes, the basic principles to make your manicure or pedicure last are
the same.
1. Prepare your nails properly before polishing. Nail polish won’t
adhere well to nails that are dirty or oily. Wash your hands thoroughly
to remove any lotions, dirt or oils, and then brush each nail with a bit
of nail polish remover. This will remove all oils from the nail itself
and prepare it for accepting polish.
2. Lightly buff your nails and file off any rough edges. Polish will
be more prone to peeling and flaking if the nails are rough around the
edges or have ridges in them. Filing and buffing gives a smoother
surface so that polish won’t flake.
3. Choose the right nail polish. Did you know that nail polish
expires? Most brands will only last about a year before they become
thicker and start to clump.Nail Polish that’s too thick will go on
thicker and won’t dry well, leading to more chance of smearing or
smudging. Most nail polish formulas are similar and will last almost a
week, but fast drying formulas are an exception. The extra ingredients
that allow fast drying polishes to set so quickly also makes them peel
more quickly, so try to avoid fast-dry formulas unless you absolutely
have to use them. The extra few minutes spent drying a standard nail
polish will be well worth it if your manicure lasts days longer.
4. Care for your nail polish properly. Summer weather is especially
tough on nail polish - the high temperatures can cause polish to
separate and the color to change. To keep your nail polish in top
condition, refrigerate it in the summer. You should also clean the
polish bottle carefully after each use by wiping the outside edge of the
bottle with a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover to keep the
bottle from sticking shut. Finally, be sure that you gently blend the
nail polish before applying by rolling the bottle between your hands.
Shaking a bottle of polish will create air bubbles in the polish that
can cause bumps and clumps when you apply it - guaranteed to shorten the
life span of your manicure or pedicure.
5. Use a base coat and top coat. It takes a bit more time to do a
complete manicure rather than just throwing on some nail polish, but its
well worth the effort. After your nails are clean, be sure to apply a
base coat; this product prepares the nail for polish and gives nail
polish something to cling to so that it lasts longer. Follow this with
two thin coats of polish in the desired color, and then finish off with a
quality top coat. When you apply the top coat, be sure to run the brush
horizontally across the tip of the nail with a bit of it going under
the edge of the nail. This will help prevent peeling and seals the
manicure properly.
6. Don’t rush things. Be sure to let your nails polish dry five to
ten minutes between each coat. If the coat below isn’t completely dry
before you add the next one, your nails won’t dry properly for quite a
while, leading to chips and smudges. If you are in a rush or simply
impatient, plunge your nails into ice water for a few seconds between
coats - this will quickly dry and seal the nail polish.
Enjoy your beautifully painted, long lasting nails! Remember not to
open soda cans or pick at envelopes with your freshly painted nails.
Using your nails as tools won’t help you keep your nail polish fresh at
all!
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