But Manicures/Pedicures can be so costly nowadays especially when you want to use branded polish like OPI, China Glaze, Essie and Orly. Some salons especially those who are located at malls can charge you for Manicures from P200-P450. (Expensive to be a girl right?Lol)
And I always encouter problems after a Manicure like smudges, fingerprints on your newly polished nails, chipped after 2 days, breaking your nails and the list goes on and on...
So Now that I have a Nail Salon, and since I always encounter dilemmas like these, here are my 101 guide for you ladies out there who wants to keep her newly polished nails lasts longer :)
1. After picking the perfect color of polish make sure to have the Nail Technician or yourself test the texture of the polish, if its sticky it means its not good anymore, it's hard to be applied because it won't be even enough so it dries like FOREVER.
2. Always make sure that a basecoat is applied regardless of the brand, this not only protects your nails from turning yellow but the nail polish would be adhesive enough and be evenly applied better.
3. Never be in a hurry. We all know that time is of essence, but since you took the time to visit your fave salon, make time of having it totally dry even before getting your car keys from your bag. Manicures are a work of art so you don't rush a masterpiece. :)
4. Always ask for a quick dry solutions ONLY IF ITS DRY ENOUGH not to smudge. Quick Dry is an oil based solution, so if you apply it on a wet polish then you just might wait longer.
5. Nail Dry Machines are tricky. Sure its fancy but some polish don't work well with it, if its a fan based machine then it can dry faster but can be prone to bubble formation, you don't want a bumpy nail beds. If its LED light based then make sure to ask if it can work well with your chosen polish, it might be harsh enough that it'll melt your polish. Worst case scenario.
TIP: You can instead have your nails dipped in a luke warm water, since nail polish are cold based and compacted in bottles that has a lower temp so it won't dry, so lukewarm water gives a higher temp making it faster to dry. :)
6. Avoid doing the ff after your manicure for atleast 30mins to an hour; opening a canned soda, zipping your pants, reaching out for your wallet (I find it smart for my clients who pay first since this is a very common dilemma, it saves your time and effort),writing an essay (Manicures are rewards for our hands especially when we know we used them wisely, so if you're planning to have your nails done before doing a report or sort then think twice, it'll be frustrating if your nails are ruined even before you finish it) :)
7. This one's personally my fave; NEVER COOK or go near the stover after a fresh manicure. Polish are like paint, they melt! So better just use the microwave oven for the meantime or let your husband or boyfriend do all the cooking, it'll be fun!:)
8. Finally, after you're manicure is done you can always stay a little and have it air dried, read a magazine, browse the web or just listen to good music. It's so relaxing to stay awhile in your fave salon & spa.
Hope this all helps so you can have the perfect manicure. :)
xoxo,
Karen♥
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