| I am going to share with you what most people | | | | and apply a second coat of nail polish. If you are in a |
| never stop to think about but most people want. | | | | rush and are going to leave the house, do not apply |
| Have you ever noticed that when you go to a nail | | | | your coat as thickly. This is because if the nail polish |
| salon your nail polish is well, perfect? The first thing | | | | is not fully dry, it will smudge. |
| you will notice is that your nails have a very smooth | | | | 3. Hang your nails out to dry In order to prevent |
| finish and they are so shiny that even the sun needs | | | | chipping and to keep your nail polish from slipping |
| shades. Also, when the nail technicians apply nail | | | | away, your nail polish must be completely dry! This is |
| polish, it doesn't seem to chip or slide off. Well, I | | | | why I may wait up until an hour to apply a clear coat |
| have always been a big fan of doing things myself. I | | | | of nail polish. If you can't wait an hour, you can skip |
| am going to tell you how you too, can have smooth, | | | | this step if you are doing your toes. The advice I |
| shiny nails. | | | | have already given you will make your nails shiny. Let |
| 1. Discover the nail buffer I first found out about this | | | | your nails dry, and then apply a clear coat. For extra |
| nail tool when shopping at a mall. I bought the whole | | | | coverage, purchase an anti-chipping nail polish, such as |
| nail set, which costs $25. Now, you can go to any | | | | one by Sally Hansen. |
| retail store and buy the buffer by itself for only $3. | | | | 4. Smudge-proof nails The final step to amazing nails |
| They are becoming more popular but there are still a | | | | is not too smudge them! People go through a lot of |
| lot of people who don't know how necessary they | | | | effort to paint their toenails and think they can go |
| are. The buffer is a square nail file and is usually white | | | | out immediately afterwards. In order for nails to |
| or black. Each side of the buffer has a different level | | | | remain super shiny and super smooth, the nail polish |
| of coarseness. Use the fine sides for fingernails and | | | | must dry completely. When it is dry, it will become a |
| the course sides for toenails. The nail buffer is a | | | | protective shell that is resistant to water, dust and |
| wonderful replacement for those triangular, electronic | | | | pressure. This means that you should never do any |
| buffers they use in the salons. | | | | of the following until your nails are dry: |
| To use, remove any nail polish from your hands and | | | | · Take a shower after you paint your nails |
| feet. Take your nail buffer and run it back and forth | | | | · Allow your nails to touch or bang against |
| over each nail. Take your time on each nail. This will | | | | anything |
| even out your nails and leave them feeling | | | | · Put sneakers on until several hours later. |
| unbelievably smooth. | | | | Flip-flops and sandals are okay to wear |
| 2. Nail polish news Now that we have a smooth | | | | How can you dry your nails faster? You can sprinkle |
| surface, we can paint! Choose a color of nail polish to | | | | your nails with drops of water. You can buy one of |
| paint your toes with. Most people do not take | | | | those nail-drying machines they sell in the stores. You |
| enough nail polish out of the tube at one time. You | | | | can buy quick-drying nail polish. You can apply a |
| should only have to dip into the bottle 2-3 times to | | | | thinner coat of nail polish. You can purchase Sally |
| cover each nail. The reason for this is because if you | | | | Hansen's nail drying spray. |
| do not use enough, you will have to keep going back | | | | I get compliments on my nails all the time and people |
| for more nail polish. Applying more strokes of nail | | | | think I am spending all this money on going to the |
| polish to one fingernail means more streaks and | | | | salon. Follow my advice, and you will notice a huge |
| unevenness. The fewer strokes you have to use, | | | | change in the way your nails look. Your hands and |
| the smoother your nails will be. You should use just | | | | feet will pop because of the silky shine your nails give |
| enough nail polish to catch a generous drop at the | | | | off. You will also get an added boost of confidence |
| end of your brush. Put it on your nail and smooth it | | | | being able to tell people you did your nails yourself! |
| out. You will find that you will not have to go back | | | | |
