Without a doubt, nail polish is my guilty pleasure. Right now, I'm into Katy Perry's OPI lacquer teenage dream. Very cute hue for the spring. With so many colors to choose from, and yes I've pretty much tried nearly every shade, I think my nails will briefly go nude this spring. Not literally, but I'm thinking bamboo or maybe pastel pinks here and there. The setback with using nude colors is that when the polish chips, it looks like sheer crap. I'm as annoyed with nail polish chips as Mommy Dearest is about wire hangers! Lol. It's just not okay. As hard as it is to keep your polish in tact when you cook, clean and work your gig, here are a few tips that may help your manicure stay just as fresh as your pedicure.
1. Top coat - Apply a second layer of a strengthening top coat to your nail concentrating on the free edge. The free edge of the nail is nail extending beyond both the nail bed and nail plate. I recommend Sally Hansen, China Glaze or OPI.
2. Cuticle Oil - Applying a small amount of cuticle oil around your cuticle and nail helps seal the nail polish when it's semi dry. Think of your hair being damp when you apply oil to it. The oil locks in moisture in hair the same way oil can lock the paint in place.
3. Cold Water - Cold water contracts everything it touches, so try letting the cold water bounce off your nails for about 10-15 seconds. Shake the excess water off and your touch up is as good as new!
Nail polish is a great accessory for any look you plan to rock. Make it work for you!
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