| Posted By |
Message |
headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
Name:
LB
|
At-home manicure tips
Can we share some? I stink at doing manicures, but I'm trying to teach myself to di a better job so I don't look like a slob 
I have been experimenting with base coats, and China Glaze seems to be a good one. I have gone back and forth and I am sticking with my holy grail top coat, seche vite. It's the only one that is thick enough to smooth out brush lines and tiny bubbles.
I also have a ton of trouble with a clean edge by my cuticle. I can clean it up with a brush dipped in remover pretty well, but tonight I tried a new trick - a toothpick! if I had any pooling by my cuticle, I ran the toothpick around the edge of the polish inside the cuticle to clean it up, and it worked great.
Anyone else have tips to share?
|
Posted 6/1/12 8:53 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
Nikoula
LIF Infant
Member since 11/07 55 total posts
Name:
|
Re: At-home manicure tips
I use thin coats so it's easier to control the brush and start in the middle. This usually limits the amount of polish on cuticles. But Qtips dipped in polish remover help with that. I also let each coat dry a little before doing the next one. I gave myself a mani and pedi this morning and they look good! 
|
| Posted 6/2/12 1:47 PM |
| |
|
NewlyMrs
Laugh-Live-Love LIFE!
Member since 10/06 14432 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
Re: At-home manicure tips
I like to use the wood sticks (1 end is pointy & 1 has the flattened end)...I roll it into a little cotton ball. Then dip in NP remover. It's more exact than a qtip. (learned it when I used to get my nails done as a teen)
|
| Posted 6/2/12 3:29 PM |
| |
|
tourist
Member since 5/05 10425 total posts
Name:
|
Re: At-home manicure tips
Re-Apply your top coat every other day. I like Sally Hanson Mega Shine.
|
| Posted 6/4/12 7:12 PM |
| |
|
digweed
LIF Toddler
Member since 6/12 455 total posts
Name:
p
|
Re: At-home manicure tips
I bite my nails and refuse to go back to nail place and get made fun of, so mine is a process. One night (all while watching my gossip tv) i buff, next night file/clip, next night clip cuticles...then finally, i have a good base nail to work with and apply bottom coat and two thin layers of polish. Then finish with top coat. If you go too thick it will peel.less is more. To me, since I bite, i need to get the shape right again and buff to prevent streaks.
|
| Posted 6/4/12 7:44 PM |
| |
|
Mrs213
????????
Member since 2/09 18986 total posts
Name:
|
Re: At-home manicure tips
Orly bonder is the best base coat I have found to date. Apply it between each coat of nail polish. It's called the "sandwich method." I found it on a blog and it does work. My manis last a good 5 days before chipping and I work in a clothing store constantly banging my hands around. My manis would always chip in a day before I started doing this.
Sandwich Method
|
| Posted 6/5/12 12:14 AM |
| |
|
springchick
make a wish
Member since 5/08 3566 total posts
Name:
justask
|
Re: At-home manicure tips
I use this while doing my own manicure and it work great!
 Sally Hansen conditioning manicure corrector
|
| Posted 6/5/12 8:24 AM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: At-home manicure tips
More of a general nail care tip:
If you have peeling nails, but this creme on at night, every night and it will make a HUGE difference!
Dior apricot nail and cuticle cream.
|
| Posted 6/5/12 8:31 AM |
| |
|
jilliibabii
Mrs. O'Connor
Member since 6/10 12821 total posts
Name:
Jillian
|
Re: At-home manicure tips
I read this tip on pinterest and decided to give it a shot at home. After painting your nails, dip your fingers in ice cold water for 2 minutes. It should harden the polish on your nails and soften the polish on your cuticles making it easier to remove.
I tried it, it worked okay. If anything, my hands were occupied in submerged water for 2 minutes so I wasn't able to smudge them on anything. lol! But they were MUCH drier than they would normally be 2 minutes after applying.
|
| Posted 6/5/12 11:34 AM |
| |
|
Ayne11
Yep
Member since 1/09 18021 total posts
Name:
|
Re: At-home manicure tips
I find the seche vite peels off and takes the polish with it within 24 hours of applying it. 
|
| Posted 6/5/12 4:43 PM |
| |
|
digweed
LIF Toddler
Member since 6/12 455 total posts
Name:
p
|
Re: At-home manicure tips
Posted by Ayne11
I find the seche vite peels off and takes the polish with it within 24 hours of applying it.
yup..not worth hype or price. I just picked up a sally hansen gel top coat. haven't tried it yet since my last gel manicure disaster, but it sounded good.
|
| Posted 6/5/12 7:59 PM |
| |
|
Mrs213
????????
Member since 2/09 18986 total posts
Name:
|
Re: At-home manicure tips
Posted by Ayne11
I find the seche vite peels off and takes the polish with it within 24 hours of applying it.
Essie good to go is a good alternative
|
| Posted 6/5/12 9:22 PM |
| |
|
Ayne11
Yep
Member since 1/09 18021 total posts
Name:
|
Re: At-home manicure tips
Posted by digweed
yup..not worth hype or price. I just picked up a sally hansen gel top coat. haven't tried it yet since my last gel manicure disaster, but it sounded good.
Posted by Mrs213
\Essie good to go is a good alternative
Thanks Ladies!
|
| Posted 6/6/12 7:16 PM |
| |
|
headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
Name:
LB
|
Re: At-home manicure tips
Posted by Ayne11
I find the seche vite peels off and takes the polish with it within 24 hours of applying it.
I used to notice some "shrinkage" but I looked it up online, turns out that's a common problem. Now I use a new technique when applying it. I put it on very thickly so the brush doesn't touch the nail and I never let the Seche Vite get on my cuticles. Problem solved!
|
| Posted 6/6/12 9:40 PM |
| |
|
maymama
my little loves
Member since 8/08 18453 total posts
Name:
|
Re: At-home manicure tips
honestly, my biggest tip - dont worry about polish on skin. once your nails are dry, wash them in cold water and it rubs right off!
|
| Posted 6/7/12 4:29 PM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: At-home manicure tips
Posted by jilliibabii
I read this tip on pinterest and decided to give it a shot at home. After painting your nails, dip your fingers in ice cold water for 2 minutes. It should harden the polish on your nails and soften the polish on your cuticles making it easier to remove.
I tried it, it worked okay. If anything, my hands were occupied in submerged water for 2 minutes so I wasn't able to smudge them on anything. lol! But they were MUCH drier than they would normally be 2 minutes after applying.
So do you do this IMMEDIATELY after putting on the top coat, or do you wait a few minutes?
|
| Posted 6/8/12 9:06 AM |
| |
|
