NAIL PAINTING 101

I have been applying nail polish for a long long time now. And when I am not applying it, I am paying someone to do it for me.

***I will be posting a tip really soon but here about how to get your polish to last a lot longer but here is some steps with the polish..keep a watch out for it..its a grrrrrreat tip!!***

Make sure your polish is not dry and the consistency is just right..

Lift your brush and wipe one side of the brush against the bottle, leaving one side of the brush with nail polish..

Brush the wet side of the brush through the middle of your nail from base to tip..Try to keep off the cuticle area...

Continue to pick up more polish using the same techniue of doing the same kind of stroke on the other sides..

At this point your your nails are covered with polish. Take the time to clean off any excess with at tool or just leave it and clean up after the next coat..

So do one more coat and then add a good top coat..

Here are some more tips that I find helpful..

Before you start using the polish, do not shake the nail polish like you hate it! It will create bubbles, try to roll the polish between the palm of your hands to "warm" the polish instead for a smoother application.

Always remove old polish prior to new polish application. Make sure there are no old polish residues at all! Especially on the cuticle area.

Wash your hands prior to polish application, making sure your nails are free from lotions or creams.

Aside from protecting your nails, using a Base Coat of your choice creates a smoother surface. Think of a face primer for the skin, base coat acts as a primer for your nails! *ahhh, that was a smart one right?*

Never apply polish in front of an electric fan, it helps you dry up your polish faster --- YES, that's true, and helps your polish appear bubbly too!

Each stroke should be done once, do not pile on polish while polish is still wet! It will create uneven coats!

Apply second coat of polish ONLY when the first coat is dry!

If you are not ambidextrous, just like myself, and found yourself having a hard time applying nail polish using your left hand, here's a huge tip I can share, hold the brush steadily with your left hand, then move your fingernails on the right hand instead! It's quicker that way!

Last but not the least, there's a reason why the brush holder is made that way, it is for you to use it wisely! Hold your brush evenly and steadly..

You hold the nail polish brush cap with both your thumb and forefinger, the forefinger prevents the brush handle from moving around while the thumb is used to control the movement of the brush.

I know these are some old tips but sometimes it best to go back to basics and refresh on the steps!

K Jaggers

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