After visiting a beauty salon or getting a manicure yourself, your hands look perfect: the cuticles are moisturized and the varnish coating sparkles with gloss. But, unfortunately, after a few days the cuticle dries out, the polish fades and the manicure doesn’t look as fresh as it did on the first day. In such cases, it is not at all necessary to redo your manicure! You can simply adjust it slightly, and your nails will look neat again. But it is better to take preventive measures to prolong the durability and beauty of your manicure. You will be surprised, but with proper care, a manicure can look fresh and shiny for up to two weeks. Take advantage of some secrets and tricks that will help you do your manicure much less often.
With proper care, a manicure can look fresh and shiny for up to two weeks.
Switch to an unedged manicure
Firstly, a European (or unedged) manicure takes much less time. Secondly, it does not provoke cuticle growth, which means it can be done less often. The transition period after stopping cuticle trimming takes about a month. At this time, burrs, dryness and peeling may appear. But these phenomena are temporary - soon there will be no trace left of them. But each subsequent manicure session will take you no more than 20 minutes, and the cuticle will look neat.
Get your nails sealed once a month
A simple nail sealing procedure nourishes and smoothes the nail plate, makes it stronger and prevents nail splitting. On healthy nails with a uniform structure, the varnish coating lasts much longer than on peeling and brittle nails.
Don't overdo it with your manicure! From time to time you need to give up polish, give your nails a rest and seal them with useful compounds.
You don't have to visit a nail salon to get a sealing procedure done. Simply mix beeswax with several types of carrier oils (such as jojoba and almond), apply a thin layer to your nails and buff them to a glossy shine with a buffing block. After sealing, give your nails a rest period from polish for at least one day.
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Use a cotton swab to wipe your nails with white vinegar before applying your base coat. This will remove any extension products and will also remove natural oils that could create a barrier between the base and the nail plate.
Do not put your nails in water or any other solution before applying polish. Manicurists do this just to soften the cuticle, but this inevitably causes the nail plate to expand and causes the nail to retain water inside. Once your nails are painted, they will begin to shrink, so it's wise to use cuticle oil instead of warm water.
Avoid getting any nail product on your cuticles. In order to avoid this, you can push back the cuticle using a special stick or apply Vaseline to it, which prevents the absorption of any dye.
Apply two coats of base coat all the way to the ends for maximum hold.
Instead of shaking the bottle of nail polish as usual, place the bottle between your palms and quickly move it between them. This will prevent annoying air bubbles from appearing.
Don't forget to paint the side edges of your nails, which often remain “bare” due to your carelessness.
Dry your nails only with cool air or ice water by immersing your fingers in it for about two minutes. Using a hairdryer is also a good option, but only if you switch to cold air.
Reapply a coat of clear, quick-drying polish every two to three days to prevent chipping and increase the shine of your nails.
To make the glossy polish matte, hold your nails over steam.
Wash your hands with mild soap and put hand sanitizer in a drawer. The fact is that the product dries out the nails and destroys the top layer.
Apply cuticle oil daily to prevent your nails from drying out and splitting. The less moisture reaching your nails and cuticles, the more likely it is that your nails will break soon.
If the polish begins to chip, apply a topcoat or cover it up with glitter polish.
If several tips of your nails are already chipped, get a French manicure. Of course, only stripes.
Wear gloves when washing dishes to protect your manicure. The fastest way to ruin all your hard work is to immerse your nails in hot water and expose them to harsh chemicals. So if you need an excuse not to wash the dishes, this is it.
If you've been fooled into thinking your nails are dry when they're not, it's almost certainly because the polish has been mercilessly smudged. To fix everything, soak a cotton swab in nail polish remover and smooth out any uneven spots so that in a few seconds you can apply a fresh coat.
When filing your nails, seal the tips
You've probably noticed that the varnish first begins to crack at the ends. This is due to the fact that in the process of filing your nails you reveal their scales. Applying several layers of varnish does not solve the problem, but only speeds up the chipping of the coating. Make it a rule to move the file strictly in one direction, and at the end make arcuate movements from the upper third of the nails to the tips. Then buff the ends with a polishing buff. You will be surprised how much longer the polish will last on your nails!
Try to file your nails in one direction and “seal” the tips
Each layer of varnish must dry well
In the process of painting nails, the varnish is applied, as a rule, in two colored layers. At the same time, it is worth making sure that each of them dries well - this allows you to make the manicure as long as possible.
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In beauty salons, where specialists use special lamps to dry varnish, it is possible to apply layers one after another. This is impossible at home - you will have to spend much more time in order to get a decent result - the break between coating should be at least 10 minutes.
By the way, a properly made coating consists of four layers: a base, two colored ones, and a fixative (top). Only if the manicure was done according to this scheme will it be durable. By the way, coloring done with a more expensive base and top coat will last much longer on your nails - you should never skimp on these elements.
Moisturize your hands with oil baths
Applying moisturizing oils to the cuticle helps keep your manicure in good condition, but taking oil baths is one of the main stages of hand care. The fact is that base oils heated to a comfortable temperature nourish the skin and nails much faster and more effectively. Also, baths can be an excellent sos-remedy when there is absolutely no time for a manicure, and you need to look perfect.
To prepare the bath, mix wheat germ oil, almond, coconut and cocoa butter in equal parts in a bowl. Melt the mixture in a water bath and heat the oils to a temperature of about 42 degrees. Dip your hands into the oil mixture and hold until completely cool. Rinse your hands with warm water and pat dry with paper napkins. To enhance the effect after the oil bath, put on plastic gloves on your hands.
Painted nails should be oiled
After the manicure has been done and a fresh coat has been applied, you should treat your nails with nourishing oil. Its components will not only nourish the cuticle, but will also help prolong the durability of the manicure.
It is worth noting that the main reason why nail polish comes off is when it comes into contact with water. The oil applied on top of everything prevents this interaction. By the way, to enhance the positive effect, it is recommended to lubricate your nails before each shower. It will probably seem to you that after just a few seconds of contact with water, the protecting product will be washed off, but that’s not the case - an invisible layer still remains.
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Speaking about the dangers of water for a good manicure, it is worth noting that when doing housework, you should especially beware of contact of your hands with hot water - in this case, the varnish will begin to come off in entire layers. If such a need arises, be sure to wear gloves. To provide additional protection, coat the ends of your fingers with Vaseline or oil to prevent chipping.
Always apply a base coat
A nail polish base is not an indulgence, but a completely functional product that not only improves the adhesion of the polish to the nail plate, but also fills in uneven spots and grooves, making your nails perfectly shiny. As you know, there is always a protective fatty film on the surface of the nails, which prevents the evaporation of moisture. When applying varnish to bare nails, the varnish will chip over time due to the properties of this film. Therefore, you should not skimp on the varnish base - it must be of high quality.
The base improves the adhesion of the polish to the nail plate and fills in the grooves
Quick-drying polish is the enemy of a good manicure
While standing in the store, you don’t need to choose quick-drying varnishes, since they cannot be used to create a long-lasting manicure. As practice shows, a polish that dries in 60 seconds peels off the nail plate just as quickly. There is a simple explanation for this: this product contains a special solvent, due to which the coating begins to chip some time after drying.
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In addition, quick-drying varnishes have a more pronounced negative effect on the nail plate than regular ones, so it is still better to spend time drying.
You should avoid buying cheap nail polishes - they, as a rule, do not last long on the plate and, moreover, deteriorate its appearance over time.
Degrease your nails
A very common mistake is applying polish to oily nails - for example, after using nourishing hand cream. On oily nails, any polish, even the base coat, does not adhere very well, so it is extremely important to degrease your nails beforehand. This can be done in several ways: simply wash your hands with bar soap (usually oil-free) or rub each nail with nail polish remover. You can also wipe your nails with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
How to preserve your manicure for a long time: 5 methods and 5 tips
A long-lasting manicure is possible! Without chips and cracks, without a nail broken at the most crucial moment - and without hangnails, with a smooth cuticle: you can preserve your manicure for a long time.
For those who do not use gel polish, but want to wear regular polish for a long time and with pleasure, for those who do their own manicure: simple tips that work.
Tip #1 Without a drop of moisture
The key to a long-lasting manicure is preparation. In order for the coating to last for a long time, it is important to give your nails a rest after the bath, preparation and hygienic manicure. At least 30 minutes, preferably an hour.
Don't just dry your nails - the nail plates must be completely dry, including the upper stratum corneum, which absorbs moisture.
Why ? Nails absorb moisture, and with prolonged contact with water during a bath, they first increase in size, slightly bend upward, and then decrease.
These changes are not visible to the eye, but are noticeable in the results: if you apply varnish in a hurry on barely dried nails, after a day or two chips and cracks are inevitable: the varnish peels off, and the nail plate, as it dries out, allows spider webs of cracks to form.
Good craftsmen know this, and they never rush to apply varnish quickly. The key word is good!
Tip #2. Without a drop of fat
Another tip that is indispensable when preparing to apply varnish. It is important not only to shape and polish the nail: it is important to degrease it.
How ? Alcohol, alcohol-containing solution.
For what ? After all, acetone degreases - which we used to remove the “old” varnish!
But using nail polish remover containing acetone is not useful.
Both for nails and for manicure: we just polished the nail, smoothed the surface, and acetone “corrodes” it.
As a result, microcracks and microgrooves are formed, and the nail plate becomes rougher. All these are the reasons why the varnish quickly peels off and cracks.
Tip #3. About the ends: no open ends
And it is important to “seal” the ends of the nail plate with the tip of the nail - run a thin brush along the edge, going to the very end of the nail.
This is what you do when applying helium coatings, and it wouldn’t hurt to do the same when applying regular coatings.
For what ? The polish starts to crack from the tip! Both large and small chips all begin with microcracks, the origins of which are at the ends.
And also - usually the tips of the nails get either too much varnish - which, when stretching, we “pull” to the ends not very carefully, or not enough.
Both options are not good, and are not compatible with a long-lasting manicure. Therefore, we distribute the varnish evenly and seal the ends.
By the way . In the same way, it is important to paint areas along the edge of the nail plate: the varnish should be distributed evenly. And these areas “along the edge” often receive less varnish. This is what causes chipping - right along the edge!
Tip #4. No rush
There is no need to rush: a good manicure does not tolerate fuss. There is no need to rush and dry your nails either under hot air (a hairdryer, for example) or under cold water.
Let the cold bring less trouble, let it not deprive the coating of its shine and let it harden faster - it’s not worth it.
Immersion in water “displaces” the varnish layer and puts pressure on it. And, no matter what they say, it affects the appearance.
In any case, we don’t do manicures three times a day, and we can make time for drying.
Tip #5. Without a top - nowhere!
Do not ignore the application of the top coat. This is a sure way to chips and cracks. And yet, it’s worth updating.
You can apply a thin layer after 2-3 days, then refresh it after another couple of days.
By the way ! And you can’t skimp on the quality of the top and not monitor its expiration date.
A poor quality or thickened top coat will ruin your manicure instead of saving it. If the top coat has thickened, there is no need to apply it: it will only help your manicure crack faster!
Here are some simple manicure tricks that will help you wear your manicure for a long time. Be beautiful!
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Paint the ends of your nails
This manipulation is very simple, but can significantly extend the life of your manicure, because the varnish always begins to chip at the tips. By painting the ends of your nails, you will keep your manicure neat for a few more days. And if you pre-sand the ends with a nail file, your manicure will look fresh for a whole week longer.
Painting the ends can significantly extend the life of your manicure.
Dry the varnish thoroughly
It would seem obvious, but in conditions of constant lack of time we often neglect drying. Under-dried varnish will pull off and the manicure will deteriorate irrevocably. Another mistake is painting your nails before bed. Undried polish is vulnerable to all sorts of fingerprints, so you run the risk of discovering unwanted patterns on your nails in the morning.
Remember also that when applying several layers of varnish, it is important to wait until each layer is completely dry, otherwise it may smudge and shrink. By the way, a hot air stream from a hair dryer is absolutely not suitable for quickly drying varnish. When heated, the composition of the varnish changes and it becomes brittle. For this purpose, it is better to immerse your hands in ice water.
Use water and ice cubes to quickly dry your nail polish.
How to preserve your manicure longer?
And here is the promised article, the topic of which was suggested by the winner of our first competition on the blog, Petryuk Yulia. Indeed, the problem is quite important for many girls: how to make the polish stay on your nails as long as possible? Sometimes you have to hastily paint your nails right before the holiday, because you know that otherwise they may lose their neat and beautiful appearance. And sometimes you make a beautiful design, and suddenly a piece of the varnish breaks off and it’s such a shame to wash off all your nails because of this... Well, let’s look at ways to deal with this.
To keep the polish on your nails as long as possible, you should follow a few simple rules when performing manicures and caring for your hands, namely:
1. Preliminary preparation of nails for painting . Nails must be dry - if slightly damp, the polish will not adhere well. Also, the nail surface should be smooth and clean! Before applying nail polish, you also need to degrease your nails (just wash your hands with soap); the easiest way to do this is to use nail polish remover.
2. Correct application of varnish. This procedure should consist of 4 consecutive steps , the first of which is the application of a base protective coating. This is a special base for polish that not only protects nails from its bad influence, but also helps it last longer. After applying the base in a thin layer, you must wait for it to dry completely. The next step is to apply the first layer of nail polish. Here too it is better to know the correct technique. It is recommended to start with the little finger, and paint in 3 movements with a brush: first we cover the middle of the nail, with the remaining two we paint over the edges. This layer also needs to be allowed to dry (at this time you can paint the rest of the nails). The third stage is the application of a second layer, which will give greater color saturation and uniformity, and also fix the nail polish more reliably. And finally (after the second layer has dried), it is necessary to apply a protective layer. It is better to use a special varnish fixer for this, which fixes it and does not allow it to wear off quickly.
3. Proper use of varnish . Before covering your nails with varnish, many people usually shake the bottle, which is best not to do, as bubbles form, due to which the varnish will soon chip off. It is better to lightly twirl the bottle between your palms.
4. How to dry varnish. If you want to quickly dry your nail polish, never use a hairdryer - this will heat up the nail polish and quickly peel it off the nail. There are several ways to quickly dry varnish. Use varnish dryer. An old method that works well at home is to run your hands under cold water for about 30 seconds and then let them dry. But it is best to let the varnish dry naturally.
5. Constant hand care . Do not use your fingernails as an uncorking agent. Wear gloves when doing all household chores, especially if chemicals are used. Avoid biting your nails and keep them clean at all times. It is useful to take baths, or at least use a nourishing cream at night.
6. If you are making a design using various decorative devices (rhinestones, threads, etc.), then apply them before the fixing layer, since these materials tend to fall off quickly. Also, to be on the safe side, you can coat the design with nail hardener every 2-3 days, so it will definitely last longer!
Here are the most important things you need to do to get a quality design that will last on your nails for a long time. I hope I answered all the questions and now you won’t have problems with the quick disappearance of nail polish, or maybe even on the contrary, you’ll dream of changing the design as soon as possible :) That’s all, bye-bye!
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Correctly adjust your manicure
It's a shame when the condition of the cuticle is still quite acceptable, but the varnish has already chipped. But even such a nuisance does not indicate the need to do a manicure again. Try some tricks. For example, add polish to the tips of your nails. This trick works perfectly with bright varnishes: the adjustment remains almost invisible.
But with pastel varnishes it is more difficult, since the border between the main and finished edge of the nail is striking. Use glitter polish! Finish the chipped polish with the same color, and cover your nails with large glitter polish on top. This will help disguise manicure errors. You can also show your imagination and not completely cover your nails with glitter, but paint only the tips, imitating a creative French manicure.
