How to Care for Nails Between Manicures
Daily and weekly habits that keep polish fresh and nails strong between manicures, with quick repairs for chips and snags.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
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A smooth, lasting polish depends more on preparation and thin coats than on the brand. These articles explain how to clean and prepare the nail, how to load the brush and paint in three strokes, and why base coat and top coat are worth the extra minutes. They also compare removers, explain how gel differs from regular polish, and offer ideas for choosing and combining colors.
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Nail Art Color Combinations: How to Choose a Palette
How to choose two or three nail colors that work together using the color wheel, with ready-made palettes for every season.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
Gel Manicure vs Regular Polish: Key Differences
How gel and regular nail polish differ in wear, drying, removal, cost and effect on nails, and how to use gel more safely.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Ombre Nails: How to Blend Nail Polish Colors
How to create gradient nails with a makeup sponge, which colors blend well, and how to keep the result smooth and tidy.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Remove Nail Polish at Home
How to take off regular, glitter and gel polish at home with the least drying and no scraping, and how to care for nails afterwards.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Floral Nail Art: Simple Flower Designs to Try
How to paint simple flowers with dots and short strokes, including daisies, roses, tulips and leaves, with color and placement ideas.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Apply Nail Polish Evenly
The three-stroke method, how much polish to load, drying times and fixes for streaks, bubbles and flooded cuticles.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Acetone vs Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover
How acetone and non-acetone removers differ in strength, speed and dryness, which to use for each type of polish and how to use them safely.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Prepare Nails for Nail Polish
The cleaning, shaping and dehydrating steps that help polish to grip the nail, go on smoothly and resist chipping.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read