The Right Way To Apply Nail Polish

Mess-free nails ahead.

Sneha Jain

Do you remember those days of spending hours in front of the mirror with a selection of polish shades and thinking about how to apply nail polish perfectly— only to end up disappointed with your manicure? If the answer is yes, then this article is for you. While it looks uber easy, messing up nail paints is just something that happens to the best of us. However, with the right type of guidance, you can save valuable usable time and effort when it comes to applying nail polish. To make your life easier, we come armed with some genius tips on the right way to apply nail polish.

PS: The right way to apply nail polish is to follow the below nail polish tips. It's not rocket science (well, maybe it is).The best part: You don’t have to be at the salon every week for manicures and pedicures.

Prep The Nails
The nails must be prepared, period. Your nail polish application will look sloppy if you don't prepare. In certain cases, getting the nail polish to stick in the first place may even be difficult. Everything begins with a nail surface that is prepared for painting. This is how you do it:

Nail polish preparation is a must

Remove old nail polish using a nail polish remover.

Trim your nails.

Smooth the edges with a nail file into your desired shape.

Buff the nail surface.
Use The Right Nail Polish
Don't just think about the color while choosing your nail polish. Select trustworthy products that are prominently displayed in nail salons. Check to see if your nail polish is still safe to apply to your nails if it has been sitting on the shelf for a long time. Get a new bottle if the nail paint has separated and won't combine with a fast shake. Additionally, dried-out nail polish will provide blotchy, uneven results.

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Start With Base Coat
It can take you a little more effort, but the base coat helps in extending the life of your manicure by a few extra days. Additionally, it shields your nails against colored paint residues. Hence, make base coats non-negotiable.

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Prep The Nail Paint Bottle Pre-Application
Roll the nail paint bottle between your palms for 15 to 20 seconds before opening it. By doing this, the polish will mix without forming bubbles, resulting in an uneven nail application. Clean one side of the brush as you remove it from the bottle, then fan it out along the neck.
Apply The Nail Paint With Care
Do remove any extra polish by gently tapping the brush's opposite side. From cuticle to tip, sweep the brush across the nail's core in a single stroke. Swipe it along the left and right sides after that. By using the three-stripe technique, you can apply just the right amount of polish to the entire nail surface. Before adding the next layer, let the previous one dry.
Define Outline Around Nail Cuticles Using A Fine Tip Brush
Create an outline around the cuticle by dipping a clean, fine-tipped brush in polish remover. Keeping stray polish away from the skin and giving the appearance of a salon, makes a significant impact. Apply an oil or lotion to your cuticles after your polish has dried to replenish moisture.
Don’t Skip Top Coat
Top coat is one of the best nail care tips to keep nail polish from chipping. Most people think applying a top coat is fairly routine, but you'd be astonished at how many people skip it. Don't be one of those people; a top coat is the simplest method of preventing chips. To seal in your polish, look toward a straightforward top coat and apply it to the tips of your nails.