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| Cara Delevingne for i-D Magazine Winter 2012 Photographed by: Angelo Pannetta |
Whipping up a new
glossy mani can be fun, right? Dealing with bubbling, chipped and cracked
nails… not so much. Not to mention when I sneeze and the polish on my fingernails chips, while my toenails can survive a nuclear war! If these polish perils
are getting you down, let's take matters quite literally—into our own hands.
These five tricks will help you to nail your next outfit.
After all, what subject should be more important to you than your cuticles?
First things first— get your hands on a rapid-dry nail polish! If you've never had a professional manicure before (like me) I recommend Sally Hansen Insta-Dry, for the best price and quality combined. And it's fast drying! Don’t believe me? Here is a list of things longer than waiting for your nails to dry:
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| Pacsun Summer Collection 2015 |
- Justin Bieber’s Chest Hair
- Kim Kardashian’s marriage to Kris Humphries
- The pause Dora the Explorer gives after asking a question
- Minute rice
- Voldermort’s nose
- Lindsay Lohan’s total time spent behind bars
- Paris Hilton’s singing career
1. PRIME TIME
Priming your nails by using a base coat is a must, in order to achieve a smooth, even surface. The CND Sticky Base Coat has been crowned 'Queen' for a reason. As the name implies, Stickey dries with a tacky feel, helping your polish to stay on even longer!
2. WITH AIR COMES CHIPS… (LITERALLY. HAVE YOU SEEN SMITH’S CHIPS RECENTLY?!)
Like when you make a batch of cupcakes and lightly tap the mold on the counter to release air bubbles, the same should be done with your nails. By tapping your nails on a solid surface, you will remove the bubbles which lead to cracked and chipped nails.
Priming your nails by using a base coat is a must, in order to achieve a smooth, even surface. The CND Sticky Base Coat has been crowned 'Queen' for a reason. As the name implies, Stickey dries with a tacky feel, helping your polish to stay on even longer!
2. WITH AIR COMES CHIPS… (LITERALLY. HAVE YOU SEEN SMITH’S CHIPS RECENTLY?!)
Like when you make a batch of cupcakes and lightly tap the mold on the counter to release air bubbles, the same should be done with your nails. By tapping your nails on a solid surface, you will remove the bubbles which lead to cracked and chipped nails.
3. LEAVE IT TO THE EXPERTSThe nail artists whose life’s work (in the form of mini masterpieces) grace the covers of Vogue and Vanity Fair, have the best advice when it comes to sealing your nails. A top coat protects your colour from chipping, cracking and falling short of your mani expectations. The experts recommend Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat, which is specially formulated to form a silky, solid coating (with that salon glossy finish!)
4. THE BEST TIP OF ALL
Nails often begin to chip from the tips, so when applying the top coat, drag the polish up and over the edge
5. MAINTENANCE
Two days later, add an additional top coat to you nails. Then continue adding a thin layer of clear polish every day after to make your nails last for weeks!
Whether I’m running out the door for work, uni, gym, soccer or New York Fashion Week (ugh, I wish), a girl-on-the-go needs perfect nails fast! Because when it comes to manicures, I prefer a hands on approach. Nailed it!
Xx
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