Whether you consider yourself a well-skilled manicurist or not, there are a lot of things about painting nails that you need to know. To take care of your nails properly you need to master some special techniques as it’s not all about creating cute nail art designs. Well, luckily we have some nail polish hacks and tips that can help you get the desired effects without putting too much effort on. So take a look at our list of the best nail polish hacks and learn some cool tricks that will change your life!
Use Petroleum Jelly
To avoid painting your skin along with your nails we suggest lining your nails with petroleum jelly before adding the color on. This way you’ll create a barrier that will help you to create a well-polished effect.
Apply a White Base Color
Ok girls once you try this trick you’ll get obsessed with it. By applying a white base color you’ll make your nail color pop. Give it a try and see how you like the results. We are sure you’ll love this idea as this way finally you’ll get a color similar to the one you can see from the bottle of your nail polish.
Soak your Nails in Ice Water after Painting Them
Cold water will help your nail polish to dry faster than it would in other circumstances. So why not giving it a try?
Use your Tongue to Fix Smudged Color
Ok this might sound weird but seriously it’s a very effective trick. All you need to do is use the tip of your tongue to fix smudged polish. Unlike your finger your tongue is soft enough to help you to fix the problem without the risk of completely ruining the look.
Remove Stubborn Polish with Foil
If you’re having a hard time trying to remove your nail polish then here’s what you can do. Soak a cotton pad in nail polish remover, put it on the needed surface and wrap your finger with a piece of foil. Leave it on for couple minutes and then take it off.
Paint your Nails with Glue before Wearing Glitter
Glitter nail polish is painful to remove. That is why applying glitter on your nails before adding the glitter on would be a good idea. This way you won’t have to scrub but you’ll just peel off the glue to remove it all from your nails.
Roll the Bottle before Applying
Shaking the nail polish bottle before applying the color on your nails is wrong. That way you’ll create bubbles that will ruin the whole effect. That is why we suggest holding up the bottle between your palms and rolling it front and back instead of shaking it.
Soak the Lid of the Bottle in Hot Water
Yeap this trick really works! Fill a glass with hot water and cover the lid of a nail polish in order to loosen it. Do not soak the whole bottle in as that will completely ruin your nail polish.
Apply Petroleum Jelly around the Top of the Bottle
To prevent your nail polish from drying out we suggest applying petroleum jelly around the top of the bottle. Give it a try and see how you like the results.
