Tips for a better manicure

With manicure costs running out of control ($40 = Yikes. Where is all my fun money going?!), painting your own nails at home never looked or felt so good. There really is no need to pay those crazy salon prices. Save yourself some cash while you make your nails look lovely by following these tips:

1. Buff your nails before applying polish. You'll get better looking results when your nails are smooth and free of ridges.
2. By-pass cutting your cuticles (too significant a risk of infection). Massage some olive oil into your cuticles and then use a Popsicle stick to push your cuticles back so polish doesn't stick to them.
3. Use the lightest possible pressure when applying the polish.
4. Try to paint your nail in three strokes (Center, left, then right)
5. Apply a some topcoat across and under the tip of each nail. This step will seal the colour and help prevent chipping
6. Wash your hands well after applying sunscreen. Sunscreen can make your nails look dull.
7. Before you get into a shower, rub alittle Vaseline on your nails. This will help keep the hot water from taking the polish and its shine off your nail.

Are you a Gal on the Go? For you, I recommend trying a polish pen. Perfect for fast and easy manicure look that doesn't break your bank in the process. These quick dry polish sticks are fantastic! Try OPI Nic's Sticks Paint & Go or Sally Hansen Color Quick. Available at drugstores and Target nationwide.