We’re all busy. And our fingernails– especially the color of said fingernails– are often the last things on our minds, if they even come to mind at all.
Who has time to worry about those little nubs of keratin and the shape they are in? Not to mention, waiting for the paint to dry is about as thrilling as watching your cat groom itself.
But many of us still feel a little funny giving a work presentation, going to an event, or having company over with our nails gnarly and gnawed.
Quick solution:
About a half an hour to an hour before you would normally lay down for bed, go through your nightly routine. Wash your face, brush your teeth, floss, whatever.
Then, sit down and give those suckers a quick file. Clean them off with some nail polish remover, regardless of whether you have previous paint on them or not. And layer on a quick base coat and two coats of color.
Don’t add the top coat just yet. Once your nails are to that tacky– but not wet– state, you can go to bed. While you toss and turn all night, your nails will be drying. And yes, they will be creased and appear ruined in the morning, but that’s where the top coat comes into play.
When you have a few moments before heading out the door for the day, slap down a clear top coat and watch as those creases and ridges disappear to a strong, durable paint job.
If your nail job is all over the place, read how to remove excess paint from your nail area–
Hop Tip: Painting Your Nails, Part 1.
Love this tip!!! Cant wait to use it…