Here are 13 easy nail tricks for a flawless DIY manicure. If you do your nails at home, here is every tip you could possibly need to ensure a salon-quality manicure.. Special thanks to Peggy
Use ice water to dry your nails in three minutes. Let them air dry for a couple minutes then dunk away.
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Spray nails with oil spray to set your manicure and prevent smudges.
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Follow this diagram to imitate how professional manicurists apply nail polish.
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Take apart a loofah and use the netting to get a fishnet manicure look.
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Take apart a loofah and use the netting to get a fishnet manicure look.
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When applying a top coat, run the brush along the top edge (non-cuticle side) of the nail. This will seal in the raw edge of the polish to prevent chipping.
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Try a rubberized base coat to make your polish last longer. Professional manicurists swear by this stuff. At $7.99, Orly Bonder is a little pricey, but once you try it, you won’t go back. The rubberized effect helps to adhere polish.
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Erase mistakes by dipping a tiny brush into nail polish remover. Use an old paintbrush or an eyeliner brush (perhaps the felt tip of an old liquid liner that dried up?) that you don’t care for anymore.
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Whiten your nails after removing a dark polish. Soak your nails in a solution of hot water, hydrogen peroxide, and baking soda for about a minute. Or you could also put some whitening toothpaste on a toothbrush and scrub the stains off your nail.
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Here it is, simplified:
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Use a Sharpie for an easily controllable way to create nail art, and here’s a super useful trick to keep it from smearing. Hairspray will do the trick.
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Knot a rubber band and use it to get a perfect French manicure tip.
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Add corn starch to clear nail polish to create a DIY matte topcoat.
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