How to paint nails with nail polish?

Are you tired of botched nail polish jobs? Do not worry, painting your nails is an art form that can take some time to perfect. It may seem only a small detail, but well-painted nails do make all the difference in completing your look. In this guide, we will walk you through how to paint your nails like a pro.

Materials Required

You will need:
– Cotton balls or pads
– Nail polish remover
– Cuticle oil
– A base coat
– Your chosen nail color(s)
– A topcoat

It might seem like a lot of tools are needed for painting your digits, but trust us when we say these materials go further than one mani-pedi session!

Prepping the Canvas: Cleaning Your Nails

Ensuring clean fingernails is crucial before commencing any DIY manicure project. Start by removing all traces of old polish using cotton and remover – please don’t reuse it from last year. Generally speaking, if it’s opened over six months ago throw it out.
Like Van Gogh prepared his canvas; as should you with applying cuticle oil into the skin surrounding each fingernail.It nourishes those hands while reminding how sad life was before smartphones.

The Art of Painting Nails: Applying Base Coat

Time now for stage 2 – priming time whereby laying down groundwork ensures success! Apply two coats worth of clear base coat, so in case smudging happens there’s still protection.In conclusion; apply early otherwise dry patch city waits ahead.

Adding Color

Choosing which shade to use someone could argue holds more pressure than getting on a first date. But choose whichever hue makes fun memories being made without spillages happening.Pick up that brush and start right in the middle working way outward towards bedrock-finger until base is completely covered.One coat is never enough, so two are needed to ensure coverage that shines bright like the sun.

Drying Your Nails: Time and Patience

For all those inpatient individuals out there (we see you), unfortunately multi-tasking with wet nails isn’t happening.What could be suggested instead is setting up being patient; allowing time for each layer to dry entirely before moving on keeping previous layers smudge-free.Time estimated depends on how loyal/hardworking one can dedicate into a session but never inferior of twenty-five minutes.

Glossed Up?

Inhale, exhale congratulating have successfully painted those claws – getting new manicure gig or partner in crime might even happen. However; both base and topcoat need applying every 2-3 days minimizing chipping whilst giving longevity.

Amplifying The Look And Fun

Now when amateur nail artists want to venture beyond solid color game there are tools available.
Splatter painting F.R.I.E.N.D.S style by shaking polish off onto cardboard is alternative technique.Or think swirly-wavy attitudes looking robust plaid coats on sister’s poodle from some years back incorporating Scotch tape.Tattoo transfers also work phenomenal if wanting something spectacular without gaudiness
Finishing touch? Decals obviously!

Remember practice makes perfect.Not long will it take till having mastered favorite colors with designs representing sassy -Lizzo-playing persona!

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