Tips On Nails

1. Avoid quick-drying polishes. They have a large amount of acetone, which dries out polish and causes cracks.Use regular polishes instead for a manicure that will last three times longer. Also, store polish in the refrigerator for a longer life.

2. Always roll, never shake the bottle. If you do, you’re sure to get bubbles. Just roll the bottle between your palms. That’s more than enough to thoroughly mix polish.

3. To keep polish from bleeding into the cracks, apply cuticle oil to the surrounding skin before you apply color. Then it’s easy to wipe off excess after polishing.

4. Always make sure that each polish coat is as thin as possible. Thicker coats don’t dry enough between coats to adhere to the nail properly and so polish will peel off more easily.

5. To remove tough polish stains, soak nails in white vinegar for 10 minutes. Or add two teaspoons of household bleach to one-half cup of warm water and soak nails for 15 minutes.