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Many women face various challenges when doing their nails at home, from smudges to dry color and imperfect nails. Today, we’re sharing 7 tips to make your at-home manicure easy and flawless. Say goodbye to smudges and dryness once and for all! Let’s dive into how you can get perfect nails at home.
1. Soak nails in ice-cold water for faster drying
After painting your nails, you might think you’ll have to wait for hours for them to dry. But did you know there's a trick to dry your nails quickly without wasting time? Simply dip your nails into ice-cold water, and this will help set your polish and speed up the drying process.
2. Use an oil spray
If you don’t have a Quick Dry Spray like those used in salons, you can substitute it with an oil spray. Just spray it about 1-2 inches from your nails, wait for 3 minutes, then wash off the oil. This will make your polish dry quickly and last longer, just like a professional manicure.
3. Clean gel nails with foil.
4. Rub the bottle to eliminate air bubbles
Remember, shaking the nail polish bottle can create air bubbles that may transfer to your nails. Instead, try rubbing the bottle back and forth to remove any bubbles before applying it to your nails.
5. Prevent dried polish with petroleum jelly
Sometimes nail polish can form clumps on the brush or around the neck of the bottle, making it difficult to open. To avoid this, use a cotton swab to apply petroleum jelly around the bottle's neck, preventing the polish from drying and making it easier to open.
6. Hot water makes it easier to open the cap.
7. Use a rubber band to open tight lids
If you don’t want to risk soaking your bottle in hot water, a rubber band can help loosen a tight lid. Simply wrap the rubber band around the lid and twist it open effortlessly with little force required.
These simple tips can make your at-home manicure a breeze. Especially with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many people may be hesitant to visit nail salons. Try using these tricks to achieve salon-quality nails at home and feel confident about your DIY manicure.
