nail care 101
Aside from making sure your nails have the perfect polish , it ’ s important that you take good care of them . trim , file , buff , repeat
Preparation is key . Trimming , filing and buffing your nails is extremely important if you want your nails to look spot on .
care for your cuticles
When it comes to nail care , looking after your cuticles is a must . To help you get the results you want , you could use a specially designed cuticle peel . These products help to smooth the skin around your nail , making it easier to push the cuticle back and ensuring a beautifully finished manicure . top coat . Like the base coat , this should be a clear varnish . This last step will help to add a subtle gloss finish to your nails .
give it a rest
Even if you ’ re utterly obsessed with painting your digits , it ’ s important to give them a break . Between applying polish and practising your nail art techniques , your fingernails can become dry , brittle and discoloured , so in order to keep them looking and feeling their best , it ’ s crucial that you let them rest and repair from time to time . start with a base coat , seal with a top coat
Before you paint your digits , you should always start with a base layer of clear varnish . This will protect your nails from becoming stained by your polish , as well as creating an even surface for applying colour . It will also help ensure your chosen shade looks more saturated and opaque .
Once you ’ re done applying your colour , you should seal it with a