
We spend thousands for that perfect manicure and we want the best of our money. So Bling Station brings you some easy tricks up your sleeve to make that dazzling manicure last longer.
1. Rub nail polish remover on your nails even if they don't have polish on them.
Any excess oil on your nails will prevent the polish from sticking can result in quick chipping. And let's face it: We're not about that life.
2. And if you're out of nail polish remover and your nails are bare, quickly dip them in a mixture of water and white vinegar.
You can also just wipe your nails with a vinegar-soaked paper towel to remove any excess oil that can sabotage your manicure.
3. Lightly buff your nails to smooth bumps so that the polish will lay flat.
Even small dips and dents in your nails can warp the polish and cause cracking. Give them a light buff to even them out.
4. Keep your nails at or below the tips of your fingers.
That is, if you dare part with those back-scratchers. Longer nails take the brunt of our everyday activities (like scratching that damn mosquito bite or texting your bestie). Shorter nails mean less drama and a longer-lasting chip free nail paint.
5. Paint two basecoat layers: one on the top half of your nail and the second coat over the entire nail.
This will help keep the polish on the tips of your nails from chipping.
6. Roll the polish bottle between your hands.
This warms up the polish so it'll spread more easily. Besides shaking up and down the bottle creates bubbles.
7. Apply multiple thin coats instead of one thick coat.
A thick coat of nail polish will only dry at the top layer, leaving your manicure vulnerable to smudges.
8. If you're going for a neon look, use white polish as your base.
The white base will bring out the color of your neon polish without having a ton of polish layers.
9. After you layer on your polish, don't wait too long to apply your top coat.
The top coat works better if it's applied on wet nail polish because it seeps through the polish, allowing it to blend well with the color.with the tricks before you buy the treats.
10. When you're applying a top coat, run the brush along the top edge (non-cuticle side) of the nail.
This will seal in the raw edge of the polish to prevent chipping.
11. Also, if you go to a salon, considers bringing your own bottle of polish.
Nail salons are notorious for adding thinners to extend the life of old polish, which can cause chipping and peeling.
12. If you need a mani to last, avoid matte polish.
Maybe you're going to a destination wedding or on a vacation where Instagram pics are EVERYTHING— know that matte polish tends to chip faster than creme versions.
13. If the air is humid, wait extra long for your nails to dry.
Humidity can seriously mess up your nail game. If it's extra humid outside, make sure you wait twice as long before doing anything that might put dents in your nails. Also, pop your polish in the fridge for about 30 minutes before you paint for a smoother application without bubbling.
14. And you should avoid washing your hands in hot water for at least 12 hours.
Even though your nails might feel dry to the touch, your polish can take up to 12 hours to fully harden. Heat can interfere with the "curing" process, which will result in smudging and cracking. Just be sure to wash your hands in cold water instead of hot.
15. Apply a thin layer of top coat on your nails every two or three days.
This will protect your color and make it last longer than usual.
16. If your nails start to chip, draw designs over cracked areas with a gel pen (like the kind from the office supply store).
But the gel ink takes some time to dry, so wait a good 30 minutes before adding the topcoat.
So after you walk out with that sexy manicure don't forget to check for silver rings online at Bling Station. After all your fingers need some glaring. You can invest and buy rings online to flatter those expensive nails with some designer rings. Let's start