How to properly and neatly paint toenails

An impeccable pedicure is always relevant, both in summer, when we constantly walk in open shoes, and in the cold season. For example, when visiting the gym or swimming pool, any woman wants to look great. Of course, a pedicure can be done in a beauty salon with the help of a professional. But in the rhythm of modern life, we do not always have enough time for this, so any woman who takes care of herself should know how to paint her toenails on her own.

Preparing toenails for polishing

Before you start applying nail polish, you need to do a pedicure. Having steamed your feet well in a warm bath, treat them with a pumice stone or a foot scraper. After that, you need to remove the cuticle and shape the nails. If necessary, before cutting on the legs, the nails can be softened. When all this is done, you should move on to the most enjoyable part of the pedicure: massage using any foot cream.

The key to an impeccable manicure and pedicure is the lack of haste, because in order to paint your nails well with varnish and not spoil the result after applying it, you need a certain amount of time for it to dry.

We paint nails correctly

Now everything is ready, and the main question arises: how to beautifully varnish your toenails, consider everything in stages?

For this you will need:

1. base coat,
2. fixative or drying
3. nail polish remover.

It is better to do a pedicure in a room with bright lighting and good ventilation, in which odors will not bother you, this is especially important during pregnancy. Since nail polish vapors or nail polish removers can be extremely harmful to your health.

Before painting your toenails, it is imperative to clean the nail plate from traces of old varnish, as well as cream or oil that were used during the pedicure. That is, the nails should be degreased either with a nail polish remover or with a special composition containing alcohol. This will make it possible to apply the varnish in an even layer, and will guarantee that it will remain on the nails for a long time.

Next, you need to apply on the nails base coat, which should be more liquid than the varnish itself, as this is the first layer that should dry quickly and contribute to the perfect bond between the varnish and the nail plate. The base coat should be applied with quick movements, as thin as possible and close to the cuticle.

The base can be different: protective, if your nails turn yellow (when using dark varnish); leveling if the nail plate has an uneven surface. You can use special pads to separate the toes, which will allow you to paint over your nails more accurately.

If you have enough skill, you can paint your nails in different colors. If you are new to the art of manicure, and it’s hard for you to do it yourself, then limit yourself to two colors or one, as with, the main thing is that everything be done neatly.

The methods for how to varnish your toenails depend on many factors. The main thing is the condition of the nails, since our feet are prone to various injuries, as a result of which they need very careful care. If you have problems with their health: they turn black, become uneven, the nail plate thickens, then, before choosing the color of the varnish, you must definitely contact a dermatologist, you may need treatment. Usually colored varnishes, on the contrary, emphasize such problems, and no color can hide them.

Before applying the varnish, you need to roll the bottle in your hands for about 30 seconds. Then open it, and remove excess varnish from the brush. You can not shake it to avoid getting air.

Here some tips on how to beautifully paint your nails on arms and legs at home:

1. It is worth applying varnish only at the moment when the base has dried out well.
2. It is better to cover the nails with varnish from the middle to the edge of the nail plate, without touching the cuticle, as well as the skin of the fingers along the edges. It is better to hold the brush with the index and thumb, the main thing is to make sure that the hand is not in weight.
3. Lacquer that has leaked beyond the border of the nail can be removed after the varnish has completely dried with a toothpick or a special cleansing pencil.
4. Do not forget that colored varnish is always applied in two layers, regardless of whether it is pastel or bright. Since only two coats provide an even, streak-free finish, the color of the polish will be able to fully develop and the pedicure will look perfect.
5. After coating with the first layer, you should wait until the varnish dries well, and only then touch up with the second layer in the same order. In order for the varnish to hold for a long time and look beautiful, a fixer can be applied over the colored varnish.
6. There are times when there is no time to wait and the varnish needs to dry very quickly. In such situations, you can come to the aid of a special tool for quick drying in the form of an aerosol.
7. Wait until your nails are completely dry before you go about your business. Shoes can be worn no earlier than one hour after varnishing.

Visually painted toenails are shown in the photo in the article, try to achieve the same effect. After learning the simple rules on how to paint your toenails at home, you can move on to mastering more complex techniques, for example, painting your nails according to Feng Shui. And if you purchase special equipment, you can even use gel at home.
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