Remove nail polish with an acetone-free remover. Clean your nails and eliminate filth with a delicate nail brush and warm, soapy water.
Trim your nails with a clipper. Avoid shortening them to avoid pain. You can round or square your nails with a nail file.
To avoid dryness and keep cuticles smooth, use cuticle oil or cream. For healthy nail development, gently massage the product into your cuticles.
Gently press back your cuticles with an orangewood stick or cuticle pusher. This cleans the nail bed and lengthens nails. Cuticles prevent infection, therefore don't cut them.
Nail buffers softly smooth nails. This smooths your nails. However, over-buffing can weaken nails.
Base coat before nail paint. This protects your nails from discoloration and prolongs nail paint color.
Buy nail polishes without formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP. These chemicals harm nails and health.
Apply nail polish thinly. This improves control and reduces streaking and smudging. Apply each coat once it dries.
Topcoat your manicure. This makes your nails shine and prevents chipping and peeling. To extend your manicure, use top coat every few days.
Use hand lotion or cuticle oil to moisturize your hands and nails. Hydrated nails are stronger.
Wear gloves to protect your nails when doing housework or using harsh chemicals. This prevents brittleness.