I was meant to be asleep 2 hours ago but decided you guys deserve an update ;)
The 5 Do's and Don't's of nail polish
Don't use nail polish remover to thin your polish. Many removers contain acetone that can break down the formula of your polish and actually ruin it.
Do use thinner drops. Nail polish thinner is specially designed to restore your thickened polish back to its original consistency. Use 2-3 drops and roll the bottle between your hands - your polish will be like new. (Note: Avoid using thinner on thickened glitter polish - unfortunately, those polishes are usually beyond saving:( )
Don't store polish in the bathroom. This is because most polishes have a suggested shelf life of two years. You can extend this or shorten it depending on how you store your polishes. Bathrooms are not your friends when it comes to storage - they tend to be bright and the temperature is constantly changing due to shower use. So not the best place.
Do store in a cool, dark place with a consistent temperature. Personally I prefer to put mine in the fridge but like I said before any place where it is cool, dark and has a consistent temperature.
Don't apply lotion or wash your hands right before applying your polish. This may be tempting because your hands will most probably feel dry after you've removed your previous manicure, but it's best to wait. Here's why - our nails are porous, so washing your hands adds moisture back into your nails and causes chipping or bubbling once you have applied your polish. Similarly, lotion leaves a residue on your nail beds, producing a thin layer of film that also can bubble your nail polish. Ever have your polish peel off in one big chunk? That's from water or residue on the nail.
Do doublecheck your nailbeds. To make sure your nail beds are clean, rub a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover over them before applying your base coat.
Don't store your nail polishes sideways. When a bottle lies on its side, the polish could work its way around the neck of the bottle and lead to the infamous,annoying and pesky stuck lid. (Sometimes there just isn't enough hot water in the world to help pry the top off :/).
Do store your nail polishes upright. I only own a few so all of mine fits in my fridge. However, even if you have a huge nail collection, it still needs to be stored properly(no excuse about no space!) ...aka upright
Don't skip the nail prep. The last thing you want is a bluish or yellowed tips leftover from your previous manicure when you're rocking bare nails. The solution...
Do use a base coat: A base coat will provide a smooth case for your nail color, as well as protect and nourish your nail beds. And don't forget to finish off with a topcoat to make your mani last!
I updated today!!! I didn't think would update it today but I wanted to say thank you to all my voters and readers and also Raji (who this chapter is dedicated to) for giving me a shoutout ;)
What do you guys think? Also thanks to everyone that's voting :). 3 votes for next update maybe? Also what else do you guys want? I think I might do a how to wear skirts one next! Comment what you guys think of my book so far, if you have any requests or you have more tips I can add to my next nail update :).
Palistha
