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Ladies, are you tired of getting a
fresh manicure only to wake up the next morning and find that your nail polish
has already started chipping? We’ve all been there; here are a few products and
tips that to ensure your manicure lasts well into the next week!
1.
Have a
strong foundation. When giving your self a manicure, always apply a base
coat. Base coats not only help your manicure to last longer but it also
protects your nails from being stained by bright colored polish. My favorite
base coat is actually not a polish at all. It’s a product by OPI called Chip
Skip. Although I was skeptical at first I gave it a try. To my surprise, my
manicure lasted for a whole week, and that was without a top coat.
2.
Double
Up! Make sure that you apply two layers of polish. Not only does it enhance
the color, but the extra layer will also help your manicure to last longer.
3.
Cast down
your anchor. When applying your last layer of polish take the brush and
extend the polish a little over the underside of your nail. It will lock in the
polish and practically expel those chips that start at the top of your nail.
4.
Wrap it
up. When you’re done, apply a top coat of polish. There are many kinds of
top coats; one that I like is the Mega Shine Extended Wear Top Coat by Sally
Hansen. Just make sure you don’t shake it up to much because it tends to bubble
up.
Looking for a new look? Try a new colored polish! Red will
give you a grown and sexy look. For a more soft girly look, try a pale pink!
*1. O.P.I. Chip Skip 2.
O.P.I. Tutti Frutti Tonga 3. Sally Hansen Mega Shine Extended Wear Top Coat 4.
O.P.I. Vodka & Caviar
Written by Davika Hill
