Hands are a woman's calling card, so you want them to be well-groomed at all times. Not everyone has the opportunity and desire to go to a nail salon. There are plenty of reasons for this - lack of time, the realisation that the top layer of the plate is injured and you cannot wear gel polish all the time, or saving money for more important needs. However, you can do a manicure at home just as well as a professional.

OBOZREVATEL will tell you a few secrets that will extend the life of your manicure.

1. Wash your hands before applying varnish

Your nails contain natural oils (usually transferred from your fingertips) that can prevent the varnish from sticking properly. Therefore, before applying your nail polish, wipe your nails with nail polish remover and then wash your hands with soap and water to remove any film or oil;

2. File your nails in one direction

If you file your nails inaccurately, they become more susceptible and start to flake. Gently move the file in one direction, starting from the outer edge and moving towards the centre;

3. Polish your nails

If you don't polish your nails, natural oils can accumulate in them, leaving greasy marks. This will spoil the manicure;

4. Apply a base coat

To have beautiful and healthy nails, it is important to start every manicure with a high-quality nourishing base coat. It will help fill in the voids, strengthen the nail plate, and make it smoother;

5. Do not use too much varnish

Make three stripes on the nail with a brush - once in the middle, and once on each side, let it dry. A common mistake is to apply too much varnish. It is better to apply several thin layers;

6. Allow each layer to dry

A 1-2 minute break between coats is not enough. The longer you wait, the better the colour will hold. Relax for 7-10 minutes by listening to some of your favourite tracks;

7. Don't neglect the top coat

We often don't have enough time for a top coat. But without it, your polish will not last long and will start to peel off after the first cleaning or washing dishes. Make sure you allow time to apply the top coat;

8. Apply a little more polish to the tip of the nail

Chips are most common at the tip of the nail, as most of us forget to apply a little extra coverage to this part.

Earlier, OBOZREVATEL reported that the microfrench will become the main trend of 2023. Unusually thin lines on the edge of the nail will be at the peak of popularity. You can experiment and try applying different colours - from neon to silver or gold.

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