The key to a perfect manicure is simple: Don’t make any mistakes. But that’s easier said than done. Here are the 10 most common nail polish mistakes and how to avoid them:

1. Using old polish

Old polish will not apply smoothly, and it’ll look streaky. If you’re using a shimmery or glittery color, old polish will also clump up and make your nails look gross. Throw out any polish that’s more than six months old.

2. Using too many coats

Using too many coats can lead to chipping, peeling and bubbling of the nail polish. If you use two thin layers of nail polish, you’ll get better results than using one thick layer.

3. Not using a base coat

If you don’t use a base coat, your nails can turn yellow from the nail polish. A special tip for french manicures: use a clear base coat on the tips of your nails so that they won’t stain yellow from the white polish used for the “moon” of your nails.

4. Not waiting long enough between coats

Wait at least two minutes for every layer of nail polish to dry before applying another layer or else there could be some smudging or bub

Nail polish is a beautiful way to express yourself and it’s become a popular trend recently. However, everyone makes mistakes. We can help you avoid the 10 most common mistakes that occur when applying nail polish:

1. Applying polish to dirty nails

2. Filing nails before polishing

3. Forgetting base coat

4. Using old polish

5. Improper polishing technique

6. Not allowing polish to dry properly

7. Using too much cuticle oil

8. Applying too much top coat

9. Sleeping with polish on overnight

10. Too thick of a top coat

7. Not filing nails properly

Filing your nails is an important step in the nail polish application process. File your nails in one direction, not back and forth as this can cause weak and brittle nails to split. A good, high quality file will make the entire process much easier and smoother.

8. Using an old bottle of nail polish

Nail polish tends to dry out over time. After a while they can become very difficult to work with and the end result is usually less than desirable. If you’re going to be painting your own nails, you might as well have a bottle of fresh nail polish for a smooth application.

9. Using cheap nail polishes

Cheap nail polishes are usually poor quality, which means that they don’t go on the nails smoothly or easily, if at all! You might want to save some money by purchasing cheap nail polishes, but it’s not worth it! Buy good quality nail polishes that apply easily and last longer than cheaper brands.

1. Dirty Nails

When you apply nail polish over dirty nails, it is much harder for the polish to adhere to your nails. This means that your manicure will look sloppy and won’t last as long.

Wash your hands and use a brush to clean under your nails before applying nail polish. If you have problems with dry cuticles, try using a cuticle remover before applying any nail polish.

2. No Base Coat

If you want to get rid of yellowing on your nails and maintain the color of your nail polish, use a base coat! Even if you don’t paint every inch of your nails, it’s important to fill in any spots that may be exposed after the nail polish chips off.

3. Too Much Nail Polish

If you apply too much nail polish, it’ll take a lot longer for it to dry and it will likely smudge! When you start painting on the first coat, paint from left to right in one swipe that goes from the base of the nail all the way over the top tip. Then, using even strokes, go back and forth along each side of the nail until they are covered. Repeat this same process with your second coat once the first one dries. You should have enough

1. Painting your nails without cleansing them first

2. Rushing the job

3. Using low quality nail polish remover and cotton balls

4. Not applying base coat

5. Not applying top coat

6. Using makeup remover to remove nail polish

7. Applying cuticle oil at the wrong time

8. Clipping your nails too short

9. Trimming your cuticles too short

10. Overlooking the manicure process

1. Don’t file your acrylic nails too fine. The thinner the nail, the more likely they are to break.

2. Never use metal nail files or clippers as they can cause splitting or peeling of the acrylic nail.

3. Always push back cuticles with a wooden stick or Pusher Tool. Never use scissors or clippers to cut the cuticles as this can lead to infection.

4. Always wipe off any acetone based product from the nails and skin before applying acrylic nails. Acetone will dissolve the acrylic and weaken it.

5. Never apply nail polish directly onto your natural nails prior to applying an acrylic overlay as it will cause lifting of the acrylic nails and white spots will appear on your natural nails after removing the acrylic nails.]

6. If you use a primer that contains acid, wash it off immediately with water after applying it to your natural nails, otherwise you can damage your natural nails.

7. Avoid using household cleaning chemicals if you are wearing an acrylic overlay as this can weaken your natural nails and even lift off the acrylic overlay in some cases if you continuously expose them to such chemicals for a long period of time (such as a few months). To protect yourself always wear rubber gloves whenever cleaning with household chemicals

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