Chip nail polish is a popular alternative to natural nails. Instead of letting the polish be released in a natural, flowing process, where the polish is exposed to warm and dry air and polishing tools until it hangs off the nail, chips are preferred.
The difference is dramatic. With natural nails, you have to be careful about how you treat your hands as they must be oiled and protected for long periods of time. With chip nails, you do not have to worry about that as much as you would with natural nails.
You can also choose which side of the nail you want your chip nail polish on. You can go with rounded or pointy ends and have different looks possible.
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Make time to do your nails
Do you have to buy nail polish at the store or can you make time to do your nails at home? Or is it more fun to go to a store and pick from a selection of colours?
The answer is yes! You can do your own nails at home but you have to be careful. If you are very good at doing your own nails, try looking into renting a nail salon first. Many have added stress attached that might not be necessary!
For those who do not have much time or would like some more tips and tricks for doing their nails, here are some articles to read. Some articles may include bullet point lists so do not worry about missing those.
Nail artists give tips on how to create quick and easy nail designs.
Buy thicker polish
Buy thinner polish when you can afford it. Many retail stores now offer more expensive nail polishes that are significantly thinner than the normal nail polish you buy at home supply stores.
Many of these new less expensive nail polishes are made from a material called gelato base. Gelato bases are usually thicker than regular polish and require special topcoat to stick to it.
These new less expensive nail polishes are a great way to experiment with your nails. You can buy them in all shapes and sizes, from delicate natural nails to giant solid color nails. All of them look great!
But if you want more thickness or a brighter color, then shop with them! You can always do some painting on yourself and add some more onto the less-expensive ones.
Use a top coat
If you are going to use nail polish at home, we recommend using a top coat. Most professional salons now use a product called an alcohol-based polish top coat.
An alcohol-based top coat prevents the paint from breaking down, sticking to the nail and removing easily. It also helps to preserve the shape of the nail as it dries.
It is usually sold alongside other polishes as a base to which another color can be applied. As such, it may be mixed in with other nails’ colors or kept on one finger while painting the rest of the nail.
Keep your nails trimmed
One of the most important things you can do to keep your nails healthy is to keep them short. When you are running out of nail polish, you can apply several layers of each polish until you run out.
To avoid buying too much nail polish, try painting your natural nail first and then doing a top-and-bottom design with another colour. Or make use of platforms such as scaffolding or cake to stand up the length of your nails.
Another way to keep nails healthy is to avoid using long fingers. Shortening your hand size will help prevent bone loss and certain cancers such as crystal bone cancer.
Nail brand websites are a great place to go to learn some new tips and find the best ones for yourself.
Use oil to prevent chips
Instead of using a nail polish remover, you can use oil to prevent chips. Use a bit of coconut or olive oil on your index and middle toe par polish before removing. Doing this will save you some time, as you would have to wash the polish off after applying the oil.
This is a good way to start your day, as you can have your nails fresh for around thirty minutes before needing a new one. You can also use it on other articles of your feet, like toes or even human nail biopsy them and use that as an emergency nail replacement.
To prevent nails from chipting while you are doing other things, like taking phone calls or painting them, give them at least a half hour to dry before nextApplication. You can also try using short lengths of acrylic transfer paper to protect the nails from getting damaged by their own weight.
Use a nail buffer
Many brands of nail polish contain chemicals that can damage your nails or your health. Nail buffers companies recommend using a buffer on nails to prevent breakage.
However, many people find that their buffers are too large and/or thick to effectively work with their nail polish. As a result, they have to remove the polish or replace the buffer!
To avoid removing the desired color from your nails, many companies manufacture slim, pre-cutttes that fit most natural nails. These can be used with any brand of nail polish.
To save money versus buying a new tube of nail polish each time, people may use one or two solutions per set of buffers. Also, since most people have only one set of hands (purses don’t come off with hand washing), having two sets of buffers is helpful in keeping up with the job.
Use household items to shape your nails
When you buy nail polish, it usually comes in a bottle that is shaped like a square or circle. You can also use gel polish, which is round or oval.
One easy way to shape your nails is to use regular glue to attach new nail polish to the next. You can then pick out nice shapes and add some length or design flair!
Nail files are another way to shape your nails. You can buy them with or without a disc underneath the label, and of course, there are more brands out there than one style of nail file.
Use them short length times to get a smooth finish on your index finger and then add more paint on top to get the thickness of a natural nail.
Invest in a good set of nail tools
When you go to the salon, they typically use a special nail tool that’s shaped like a square. This is called a regular nail buffer.
When you get your nails done, you should buffer your nails at home using the same tool. The buffers make your hands look much better and more professional.
You can also buy specialized nail tools that are shaped like oval or round shapes. These are called specialty nail buffers.
Either way, these must be used on your real or fake nails to make them look better. You should also take care of them to keep them working well.
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