Ways to Make a Manicure Last

Step One Prep the surface. Swipe clean nails with a cotton bassl soaked in nail polish remover. Pure acetone removes the most residue but if to drying try nonacetone remover without hydrators like lanoline. Step Two Chose the Right Base. A base coat is sticky and soft so it can expand and contract with your nails and grab color. Step Three Pick a Pearly Polish. Shimmery polishes have the longest staying power. Pearlescent powers with fine mica particles are likelier to withstand wear . Apply two thin layers rather than one heavy layer to prevent chips and dings. Step Four Top it off. Quick dry topcoats are not as durable as slow drying ones. Step Five Oil your nails to keep them from peeling and chipping. A few drops on your nails before bed prolongs your manicure.