have you ever thought “I am just not good at painting my nails.”? well, it’s easier than you think. and with a couple of quick and easy tips you will be painting your nails at home like a pro! keep reading or watch a video HERE.
your goal is to paint VERY thin coats. the way to control this starts with how much paint you let onto the brush. start by draping one side of the brush across the neck of the bottle so that one side has polish on it and the other side is bare. it should be just enough paint for a thin coat on one nail.
when you apply, place the brush in the center of your nail. then move down towards the base of your nail and then pull back. do the same on either side of your nail. this is called the "three stripe method". now here’s where most people destroy their manicure - you have to wait to till this first coat is completely dry.
our nail polish takes 7 minutes to dry. this is a great opportunity to listen to the worship playlist or read the devotional that comes with your nail polish color.
after 7 minutes, do a quick sticky check - if it feels sticky, it is not dry. if it feels hard and dry, you are ready to apply your second coat!
apply the same three stripe method - very THIN coats to really lock in that color. again, wait 7 minutes - take this as an opportunity to spend time with Jesus, worship, read the Word, just be. ♥️
after 7 minutes, you are ready to go and you have a perfect non-toxic, at-home manicure.
🎉 bonus tips:
-make sure your nails are totally clean and dry before applying
-use a base coat and top coat
-set aside at least 20 minutes
-sit at a table, not the couch or in bed