without tended nails), but I have never believed in using more than 10 minutes to make them look perfect... until lately.
I can´t believe how many minutes – or should I say hours – I've spent on putting on and taking of nail polish because
my layers either was too thin (and fell off) or too thick (and got ugly after two minutes). And of course because of
all the last minute accidents (you know what I mean; jackets, shoes, car keys, doors...). The worst thing is: All those
hours could've been saved if I just listened.
After starting with my new nail polish routine I have never been more satisfied with my hands – and what's better than
that with the summer just right around the corner? Like every other season, the nails were remarkable on the
catwalk. You could spot everything from lego bright to "floating" nail art to nude on those pretty hands. And if you
like dark shades like me, don´t worry, the dark trend will continue into spring. So if you still haven´t got the nail painting
under control, now is the time. To help you on the way, here is my my nail polish routine:
1. Cut, file and make sure you remove all debris from your nails before you start.
2. Put on a thin layer of a base coat you like (I'm actually using Eveline´s 8 in 1 Total Action nail conditioner instead.
It makes my nails stronger and it works as good as any other base). Let the base coat dry before you continue.
2. Put on a thin layer of a base coat you like (I'm actually using Eveline´s 8 in 1 Total Action nail conditioner instead.
It makes my nails stronger and it works as good as any other base). Let the base coat dry before you continue.
3. When the base coat is dry, put a very thin layer (so thin that you can almost see the your nails) of any color you like.
LET IT DRY. And what ever you do; DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING (unless it's your phone).
LET IT DRY. And what ever you do; DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING (unless it's your phone).
4. When your first layer is dry, put on another layer. This time it can be thicker – not too thick of course – it depends
on the color and your time. Even if the layer is thin or thick let it dry before you continue. It's very important so you
avoid ugly marks and in worst case; so you avoid dragging your entire previous work off. Believe me, you don't want
to start again when you're at this stage. Again, do not touch anything.
on the color and your time. Even if the layer is thin or thick let it dry before you continue. It's very important so you
avoid ugly marks and in worst case; so you avoid dragging your entire previous work off. Believe me, you don't want
to start again when you're at this stage. Again, do not touch anything.
5. When your second layer is dry you can finally put on the saviour – the top coat! My favorites at the moment are Mi-Ny
Gel effect and Essie Good to go. Mi-Ny's top coat dries fast and gives your nails a gellack effect. Essie's dries fast and
gives your nails a more natural finish. Both of them protects from scratches and lasts at least for four days – if you have
done your part of the job right. If you at any time notice that the nail polish is staring to peel off, you can just put on
another layer of the top coat and the nails are ready for some more days.
Gel effect and Essie Good to go. Mi-Ny's top coat dries fast and gives your nails a gellack effect. Essie's dries fast and
gives your nails a more natural finish. Both of them protects from scratches and lasts at least for four days – if you have
done your part of the job right. If you at any time notice that the nail polish is staring to peel off, you can just put on
another layer of the top coat and the nails are ready for some more days.
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