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Video: DOs & DON’Ts: Painting your nails | how to paint your nails perfectly

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Choose colors that reflect your mood or match them with the clothes you wear that day. Keep in mind that dark nail polish such as purple, black, or dark red can make your nails look longer, so you can use these if this is the effect you want. achieved.
Don't use very old nail polish - old nail polish can become thick and sticky and you will have more difficulty painting your nails.
If you really want to take advantage of the old, thick nail polish bottle, you can place a few drops of acetone nail polish remover into the bottle, close the lid, and shake well. You can also find specialized products for thinning paints from other well-known brands.

Choose the right space for nail polish. When choosing where to paint your nails, find a stable, clean surface in a bright room. The study desk or dining table is a good choice, remember to put a few towels under your hand to prevent nail polish from sticking on the surface of objects. The room should be well ventilated, as the smell of nail polish and paint remover is not good for your health.

Prepare the necessary items ready. You should be prepared cotton, tissue paper rolls or regular paper towels, a few cotton swab, nail polish remover, nail trimmer, nail file, nail pushers and a nail polish bottle. Having these items ready will help you speed up the nail polish process and minimize the risk of smudging your nail polish.

Remove old nail polish. Soak a cotton ball with nail polish remover and hold it on your nails for 10 seconds. Then, wipe the cotton ball from the nail to remove the old polish. Soak a cotton swab in nail polish remover to remove any traces of old nail polish from between your nails. It's a good idea to use a tissue instead of cotton balls, as fine fibers can stick to your nails while they are wet.

Even if you haven't painted your nails before, you should wipe off the nail polish remover before applying nail polish to remove the natural oils on your nails. This will make it easier to paint your nails and will help keep the polish color longer.

Cut and / or file the nail. Use nail clippers to trim your nails if they're too long or uneven. You will want to keep all of your nails about the same length. Then, use a nail file (the one made of glass will do well) to smooth and shape the edges of the nail. Next, you can file the nail in a circle or square, depending on your preference.

When filing the nail, start at the edges of the nail and work towards the ends of the nail, working separately for each edge. You should file your nails in a certain direction - don't push back and forth like the movement of a saw, as this can weaken your nails and possibly break your nails.

Push the cuticles on the nail. The cuticle of the nail is the small part of the skin located at the base of the nail. They can cause the nail polish to stain if you don't push the skin before applying the nail polish. You can easily push the cuticles closer to the toenails once they're softened, so first soak your nails in a bowl of warm water for a minute or two. Dry your hands and nails thoroughly, then use the skin pusher to push the soft skin closer to the nail bed.

Hold the nail polish bottle between your hands and rub it for 25-30 seconds to warm the bottle. This method will help you to even out the paint, allowing you to evenly mix any paint color that has remained under the bottle. Don't shake it - rolling the bottle in your hand will help prevent air bubbles and keep your paint smooth. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Nail Color Paint

Paint a coat of water on the nail. Using gloss as primer is one of the best things you can do when applying nail polish. The primer will provide a flat surface so that your primary paint color can be easily adhered to your nails, helping to keep the polish color and protect your nails from discoloration (yellow nails) caused by the paint. Let the primer dry completely before continuing.
- You don't have to be too careful when applying primers - people won't tell if you smeared some of the polish on your skin because they're completely transparent!
- There are two specialized primers on the market - a ridge filler, which smooths the nail and gives you a flat and glossy finish so you can Base coat, another one that hardens and protects the nail so that the nail can grow longer and become stronger. If desired, apply one coat of each nail polish!
Place your hand on the table. You should not just relax your hands on the table (as this allows your hands to sway or move), press down on the table surface, spread your fingers. Start painting from your index finger, working your way up to the little finger. Then raise your hand and place your thumb on the edge of the table to paint it.
- It doesn't matter whether you start from dominant or non-dominant, you can do it in a way that makes you feel most comfortable. It's always more difficult to hold your non-dominant hand on a table to paint your nails than your other hand - but practice will help.
Open the nail polish vial and remove any excess polish from the brush. The right amount of polish on the brush is the key to perfect nail polish. To achieve this, brush the brush against the side of the bottle to remove excess paint - the way to see how much polish you need to paint on nails is a skill you'll be able to build up over time!
- In addition, you should carefully study the style of the brush. Most nail polish brushes usually have a round tip, but more and more nail polish brands are switching to a flat end brush, making it easier to paint your nails and less stains.
Put a drop of nail polish on the nail bed. Place the brush on the nail base, slightly above the cuticle, right in the center of the nail. Place a drop of the polish (enough to cover your entire nail) in this spot and gently pull the brush starting from the base of the nail.
- This is a technique used by professional nail technicians, so it will take some practice, but it will eventually become the easiest and most clean nail polish method for you.
Use the rule of three lines. Nail technicians and beauty experts both agree that the three-way rule of nail polish is the easiest and most neat way. To do this, place the brush in the position of the drop of polish on the nail and draw a straight line through the center of the nail, from the base of the nail to the tip of the nail. Before drawing the second line, bring the brush back to the base of the nail and move along the curve of the nail foot towards the left, pulling the brush from the nail base to the tip of the nail. Use the remaining polish to draw the third line on the right side of the nail.
- You should apply enough paint to cover a thin layer around the nail without having to dip the brush into the nail polish again. If you apply a layer that is too thick, your nails will take longer to dry and become more susceptible to staining.
- When you're working on the sides of the nail, don't get too close to the skin - leave a small space between the fingernail and fingers. Other people won't notice this and it will help you avoid smudging the paint on your hands.
Apply a top coat of polish. Once your second (or third) coat has dried, you can apply a final coat of polish to the nail. This will help prevent paint scratches and add a glossy shine to your nails. Apply the final coat of paint on top of the main nail polish, from base to tip, then apply a thin layer of polish underneath the nail tip. This method not only helps you avoid color peeling, but also provides added strength and support to long nails.
Clean up any color smudged. Once the nail polish is done and the polish has dried completely, you can proceed to remove any stains that you accidentally left while painting. To do this, soak the tip of a cotton swab (preferably a sharp-tipped cotton swab) in nail polish remover, then wipe between the nails to remove any unwanted traces.
- Go through this process slowly and carefully - if you try to do it too quickly, the cotton swab may slide out of place and leave a streak of paint on your fingers!
- Use a new cotton swab for each finger - otherwise, excess paint on the tip of the cotton swab will make your nails look more smudge.
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Method 3 of 3: Add Decoration to Nails

Use nail stickers. Nail stickers are easy to use and come in a variety of shapes, colors, and styles. All you need to do is carefully remove the paper covering their sticky side (or in some cases, carefully glue them) and hold the patch on the nail for 10 - 20 seconds for them to stick to the nail. Gem-shaped stickers, such as those pictured above, are fairly common and can be found almost anywhere.
- Tweezers can be helpful for applying the pattern to your nails, as tweezers will prevent you from dropping the sticker and prevent it from sticking to your hands.
- You should only add the sticker when your nail is completely dry.
Nail sparkle. Another common nail effect you can do at home is using glitter or white powder to give your nails a "sparkle" look. When the top nail polish is still wet, sprinkle a snow needle or powder over the nail. When the topcoat dries, they adhere to your nails and give you a pretty cool effect!
Paint the nail. Nail painting covers a variety of designs and techniques that require a skilled hand and lots of practice! By nail painting method, you can create your own polka dots, flower shape, ladybug and bow-shaped nails just by combining different colors and a toothpick, or you can also make your own Your nails become more creative by using techniques of staining, acid-wash and watercolors to create a unique, eye-catching look for your nails.
Use the color blocking method. Color blocking is a method of using two, three or more contrasting colors to form a unique geometric shape. You can use a thin brush, instead of the brush that comes with the nail polish bottle, to be able to create the color block effect neatly and efficiently.
Try out other nail polish ideas. Once you've mastered the basics of nail polish, you can go further! Consider applying a galaxy nail polish, leopard prints, or become a little more artistic using a splatter pattern on your nails. If you can think about it, you can really make it happen - there are tons of ideas you can do with your fingernails! advertisement

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Remember to use gloss as primer! This method will help prevent yellow nails and help keep the color of your nails!
Stick tape on both sides of the nail; It will help prevent nail polish from staining into the cuticles and surrounding area.
Do not apply a thick coat; If you apply thin layers of nail polish to your nails, it will give the nail a matte effect and thus look better.
Start painting with your little finger and work towards your thumb. This will help minimize the chance of smudging the wet nail polish when you apply the next nail polish.
If your nails are often broken and nail polish makes them look quite hideous, look for nail hardening products (in Vietnam, you can find them at the cosmetics counters in supermarkets, in grocery stores. ) is applied before the main coat. It will make your nails look prettier and stronger and thus, they will look prettier when you paint them.
If the nail polish gets on the skin of your hands, wait until the nail is dry and then place your hands under warm running water and rub to remove the stain from the skin. This method will not remove the nail polish from your nails, and is quick, easy, and painless.
If you have liquid latex (the liquid glue applied around the nail edges to prevent staining), you can coat them around the nail (over the skin), which will make the manicure easier because you have Remove the glue from the skin without damaging your hands!
If you apply a little petroleum jelly to the skin around the nail, nail polish will not get on your skin if you accidentally smear the color of the nail polish on your skin.
Soak your fingertips in water with a little extra dish soap (such as Sunlight) to remove excess oil from your nails and rinse your hands with clean water immediately after. Style your nails, and wipe them with nail polish remover before starting to paint. This will help the nail polish last longer.
If you push the skin on the nail down to the base of the nail, your nails will look longer and they will grow faster.

Warning

If you forgot to apply a primer before applying the main coat and your nails discolored (yellow nails), the best way to get rid of this is to soak your nails (without paint) in aqueous solution. lime juice. Make sure you don't have any scratches or cuts on your hands. If not, it will be quite burning!
Keep your room well ventilated, as the smell of nail polish remover or paint remover can be quite toxic if you inhale.
Always make sure to keep the cap of the nail polish tightly closed so the polish won't dry out.
Store nail polish and other chemicals out of the reach of children.