Sally Hansen Nail Care - Makeup Shop

Nail Care

Remove old polish. Remove all traces of existing polish.

File your nails. Only file one direction. You'll weaken the nails if you saw back and forth. Starting from the back of the nail, and going to the center, use long, sweeping strokes. Avoid metal files; they are brutal on your nails.

Soak your hands. Fill a large bowl with soapy water and soak your hands in it for several minutes. This helps to soften your cuticles and clean the nails. Dry your hands when done, using a paper towel, not a cotton towel. Cotton towels may leave behind lint that will show up in the polish.

Fix up your cuticles. Use a cuticle pusher to push back your cuticles. Then use the pointy end to remove any remaining dirt from under your nails

Apply a base coat. This helps prevent nails from staining, strengthens the nails, and also allows for a smoother application of nail polish. Your nail naturally secretes oil so a base coat helps the nail polish to adhere to your nail better. Apply a thin, not thick coat. A thick coat will just cause nail polish to smudge or take an extremely long time to dry. Make sure the base coat is COMPLETELY dry before applying nail polish.

Apply nail polish.

Apply a second coat.

Apply a top coat. The top coat is what protects your nail polish. Before you apply the top coat, touch your nails and make sure they are completely dry. A top coat gives nails an added extra shine and looks more professional. Top coat will also help to prevent nail polish chipping and help your nail polish to last much longer. Apply a top coat every few days for extra protection and shine. 

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