How To Apply Nail Polish

Applying nail polish is also an art. Do not skip this guide on how to apply nail polish. It is possible to get beautiful hands and nails in just few minutes. Regular nail care and an occasional manicure are the best ways to get beautiful nails. Neat, clean and well manicured nails add charm to your personality. Here is your own guide to get beautiful and attractive nails. Remove the old nail polish  You will need some cotton balls and a nail polish remover (acetone) to get rid of the old nail polish. Take some nail polish remover on the cotton ball and press it on the nail for a few seconds. Wipe out the old nail polish with the same cotton. Make sure that you have removed the entire nail polish residue properly. Do not use nail polish remover too often, as it can harm your nails and cuticles. Remove cuticles  Nail cuticles keep bacteria away from entering into the body. Proper care of nail cuticles boost the growth of nails. Invest in a cuticle remover and cuticle stick also known as orange stick. Push your cuticles behind with the cuticle stick after softening them with the help of the cuticle remover. Be careful while using the cuticle remover, avoid applying force. Shape your nails  Make use of the emery board to give a nice shape to your nails. Maintain one direction and file nails from corners to the center. Sharp-corner square nail shape is now in. Long and oval shape nails look stunning but you need to be extra careful with them. If you really want to save efforts and time to manicure then rounded and short shape nails are for you. Just a few minutes of filing and you will get the desired shape. Clean your hands  Soak your hands into warm soapy water to get your hands free of dusts, old nail varnish remains, dead skin and oil. A few drops of lemon juice into warm water would be the substitute to deep cleanse your hands. Dry your hands with towel. Now you are almost ready to get your nails painted. Apply base coat  You are on your way to get glamorous nails. Varnish you fingernails or toenails with nail gloss. Nail Gloss keeps your nails sparkling and moisturized. Apply nail paint  Now it is time to decorate your nails with color or texture of your choice. Combining two shades of colors can give wonderful effects. Multicolor shades can also be used to beautify your nails. Start applying strokes of the nail polish from the base and work upwards.  To prevent nail enamel from getting damaged make sure that you wipe out excessive nail polish from the tips of the nails. Let the first coat of nail polish dry before applying the second coat. Application of two coats of nail paint gives the smooth texture and makes it appear even. Let the enamel dry completely. You can use a blow dryer to dry the nail polish completely and save time. Apply top coat  Top coat is also called as sealer as it seals the nail paint. Top coat prevents nail paint from chipping or cracking. Any transparent nail polish can be used to give the top coat. Top coat will help your nail polish last longer. Moisturize your hands  Apply a good quality hand moisturizer to your hands, cuticles and skin around nails to protect them. Hand moisturizer is the essential thing to carry in your handbag, so your hands will never go dry. How to get French manicure?  Women are always fascinated with neat and clean looks they get with the French manicure. Get done with cleaning, trimming and shaping your nails. Apply the base coat. Get tip guides from market which help to cover the lower part of the nails and help to locate the curve of your fingernails.  Cover the open part of your fingernail tips with white nail polish. Let the white coat dry completely. Remove the nail guides and coat your nail with a nail polish that is either pale pink or light beige. Apply two coats of nail polish. Let the last coat dry. Apply the top coat to add sheen to your nails. You are all set to flaunt your well groomed nails.  Avoid nail biting and cuticle picking for the well being of your nails. Add lots of proteins and nutrients in your diet. Healthy and strong nails can depict your health. Wear cotton gloves while washing and cleaning. Massage your hands and fingernails with body oil before going to bed.  Hit the market today and buy all the essential make-up products you will need to groom your nails. Make your own manicure kit. Add the craziest shades of pink and blue to your collection. Go out of the way by wearing black nail polish to show your wilder side or opt for an elegant French manicure to put forth a ladylike look. Now start practicing to say thank you, when you get showered by al those compliments!