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When you have spent time and have taken the effort to do your own nails, you would like your nail polish to look great – not just right now, but for as long as possible. Having glistering and shiny nails all starts by using the right products, but once your nails are painted there are a number of additional tips to keep and retain shine you are looking for. If you have painted your Nails, or are looking to in the near future, this article will show you how to take your nails from having a Matte Regular Finish, to a Shiny Finish. If you are running a little low in time, here’s the quick overview. If you want a shiny finish on your polish, you’re going to need a recommended Super Shine Clear Topcoat. It is also advisable to prepare your nails appropriately ahead of time. The best tool for this is a four-way buffer that you can use on your natural/acrylic nails first. …

There is nothing better than a fresh new pristine Manicure. But only when they are done right! There are a lot of things than can go wrong, and a lot of things than can ruin the appearance of your new nail design. So, today I’m going to show you how to do a professional manicure treatment. This will provide you with a step by step tutorial of how to create a stunning Mani. You can use this guide if you are a Nail Technician/ Manicurist with clients, or you want to do this on yourself at home. What You Will Need Anti-Bacterial Spray/Soap Fine Emery Board Nail Cutter (Optional) Cuticle Cream Orange Wood Sticks Cotton Wool Disinfecting Fluid e.g. Barbicide (Optional) Hand Lotion Nail Polish Remover Lint Free Wipes Base Coat Nail Polish Top Coat Step One: Preparation If you are working on clients, it’s important to make sure that you sanitize their hands before you start.…

If you like to paint your nails but find that your Nail Polish Peels Off After One Day, it can be really frustrating. You spend all that time preparing and go out to buy your favorite colors, only to find that your efforts and money has gone to waste literally the very next day. I feel like I get this question all the time, and many of my clients in the Salon report that this is why the reasons why they come to see me in the first place. Thankfully, there are actually a number of tips, tricks and ways that can help to prevent your Nails from chipping or peeling. This article is here to explain the four very best methods. Tip #1: Do not use Cuticle Oil or Lotion Before  It seems that a lot of Nail Artists are always recommending that you apply Cuticle Oil and Lotion right before you start your manicure.…

What is to follow is a collection of easy Nail Art Designs that you can do at Home without Tools (even if you are a complete beginner!) If you are like me, then you love having fun and easy DIY Nail Art. It can be a great way to transform your Nails and your look. Even though Nail Art looks fantastic, and is hugely popular and in trend, you shouldn’t need to have to head to a Salon to get your design done. That can be far too expensive and there’s just no need with the right designs and the right tutorials. Unfortunately, there are lots of Tutorials online, but few of them provide simple designs that are ideal for beginners. I’d like to change that for you today. If you are looking for some Nail Art Designs that are easy to apply and can be down quickly, you’re in luck!…

If you regularly wear Acrylic Nails, then you will know that they can easily collect dirt underneath. As someone who loves to wear Acrylics, its really useful to know How To Clean Under Your Acrylic Nails. There’s nothing worse than dirt building up there, it can completely ruin the look and feel of your Mani! If you’ve been to the Salon and spent a lot on a nice set of Acrylics, then you are going to want to ensure that you keep them clean to give you that dazzling look that you have paid for. Dirt and Acrylics Acrylics are fixed to your Natural Nails through a dried gel coating. As such, you cannot just raise or lift them off temporarily and return them back once you have cleaned them. They are fixed securely in position. But being fixed in place doesn’t mean that they are not prone to dirt collection.…

If you wear Fake Nails, then you will know that keeping them on can be difficult. As someone who wears Fake Nails quite regularly, I am always on the lookout for How To Make Fake Nails Stay On Longer. Are there any effective tips, tricks, techniques to do this? The short answer is Yes. There are some really easy and effective ways to keep your Fake Nails more secure, and last a lot longer. This article will help you to learn what you can do. All from the comfort of your own home.  Even if you have a busy and hectic day to day lifestyle and are prone to losing your False Nails. Increasing Wear Time I know a lot of people associate Fake nails with them popping off all over the place. When I first started wearing Fake nails I experienced this a lot. Over time, working on my own nails and on clients in the Salon, there are a number of ways to get them to last a lot longer.…

If you are looking to dry your Nail Polish Instantly then you have come to the right place! As you have probably heard, you can dry your nails very fast with Hairspray! This article will explore how you can do this. As a Manicurist and Nail Technician, I am always looking for the best ways to dry nails. Whether it is on my own nails or for my Clients. Through the years and through experience, I have realized that there are a number of unique, unexpected outright ludicrous ways to not only improve, but fasten a Mani. One of which, is using Hairspray to Dry Nails! Sounds peculiar right? And it is; Hairspray is intended for use only on hair, or so it is advertised as such. Thankfully, through research, trial and testing, I can confirm that its a very effective strategy. Hairspray contains some ingredients that when applied over the top of wet Nail Polish, help the polish to dry in an instant.…