Nail Polish Tips

How Do You Apply Nail Polish Without Getting It On Your Skin?

Written by Tara

How to apply nail polish neatly

  1. Remove the cuticles: Use a cuticle pusher and remove the cuticles.
  2. Apply a base coat: For your nail paint to stay longer, it is best to apply a base coat first.
  3. Choose your colour and paint your nails: Choose your colour first and then paint your nails from left to right.

This Is the Secret to Not Getting Polish on Your Skin

  1. Apply Vaseline. Take a baby Q-tip and rub it around your surrounding skin and cuticles before you apply polish, says Alexaundra McCormick of Honey Artists.
  2. Paint on your polish.
  3. Wipe off any excess.

Generally How do you paint your nails perfectly hacks? First, use a cotton swab to rub petroleum jelly (like Vaseline) on your cuticles and the skin around your nails to create a barrier between the polish and your skin. After you’ve painted your nails, you can wipe off the petroleum jelly and any polish mistakes along with it.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

How can I paint my nails without making a mess?

Start by using a Q-tip to smear Elmer’s glue on the skin directly around your nails. Paint your nails as normal, then once they’re dry, peel off the glue from your fingers. Alternatively, you can use petroleum jelly to keep your hands clean. Simply spread it on the skin around your fingernails before painting.

How many coats of nail polish should you use?

How many coats of nail polish should I apply? You should always apply one coat of base coat, two coats of polish, and two coats of top coat for an optimal manicure. The key to a salon-like mani is covering your nail in three strokes – any more tends to result in streaky, clumpy nails.

What is the stuff you put around your nails before painting it?

Vaseline Before you start painting, line your cuticles with a Q-tip dipped in Vaseline to prevent polish from sticking, as beauty guru Michelle Phan demonstrates on her blog. The Vaseline creates a barrier between your nail and skin so you can wipe away mistakes when you’re finished.

How long should I wait between coats of nail polish?

two minutes 2 minutes. Yup, 2 full minutes between the base coat and the color, two minutes between color coats, and then two minutes before the top coat goes on. She says that’s all you need to wait in between to get a dry enough surface to get the next layer to adhere.

How many coats of nail polish is too much?

Jin Soon, a NYC-based manicurist, recommends up to three coats of nail polish for full color coverage and a smooth, finished look. If you apply more than three coats in one sitting, the application will be prone to clumping off in one piece, almost like a shell she says.

Should I buff my nails before polish?

If you don’t buff, the natural oils in your nails can build up, leaving manicure-ruining residue on them, says Rita Remark, Essie global lead educator. Buffing your nails is kind of like brushing your teeth—it’s brightening, it makes nails look more youthful, and it gets rid of ridges. Her tool of choice?

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Tara

I am Tara, and I am addicted to nail polishes and other beauty related things!:) Join me on my ride to paradise!