Getting that perfect manicure kit is something all of us want but it is one of those things that are very hard to achieve especially if you don’t have that time to spend in your favourite salon. In that case, you might want to try some of this hacks that will let you have a beautiful manicure in about 2.5 seconds.
Always File Your Nails When You Have the Chance
Filing your own nails can be done any time at any place. Sounds impossible? Well, nope it’s not. If you are the type of person who starts the day with a trip to the bathroom to handle your business, you can try to put down your phone and ignore IG for a while and pick up a nail file instead. Also, being stuck on traffic can be turned into a moment of filing your nail to the perfect shape. Or you can have 3 or 4 nails done while waiting for your train in the subway.
Remove Existing Nail Polish
Existing nail polish can make your nails look dirty so always make it a point to remove existing nail polish. The best time to do it would be prior to your shower time so you can give your nail bed a little scrubbing action.
Always Use a Base Coat
Before you go around choosing your outfit for the day, try to put on a quick coat or you can also do it before having your dinner. A base coat will take you to places so don’t forget to put one.
Give Yourself a Full 12 Minutes
Yup, it will only take 12 minutes for you to get that perfect manicure on your own. If your nails are always clean, it will only take 5-7 minutes to successfully polish your nails. I know for some it might sound like a lot of time especially if you have a toddler that you need to keep an eye on but you can do that once your little one is asleep. Remember, self care is very important and it won’t take much of your time to sit down and take a breather.
Polishing your own nail is also therapeutic and if you will only focus on the simplicity of polish strokes like Mr. Miyagi, putting on your own nail polish is more of wax-on, wax-off method, it’s like polish and repeat mostly.
A Useful Tip:
It would be best to opt for a polish that is neutral and a bit on the sheer side and a top coat, the one that is labelled as “quick dry”. When you are always in a hurry, a hand that looks a little more polished is the one that you should go for so go for something that is easy, effortless and something that won’t show a little mistake here and there. See the best combos that you can get for your easy- manicure session here.
