Four Steps to The Perfect Manicure
Find out how to properly prep for polish, extend the life of your manicure, and keep your nails in tip top shape.
Photo: courtesy of Sephora1/4File Properly
"Always file nails straight across," says Donna Perillo, owner of Sweet Lily Natural Nail Spa in New York City. "Filing in a back and forth motion causes splitting."
Diamancel Flexible Diamond Nail File 2, $28. Sephora.com
Photo: courtesy of Khushi2/4Condition Cuticles
"Make sure to condition cuticles once a day. The main function of your cuticles is to protect the soft, living nail bed. Therefore, healthy cuticles equals healthy strong nails."
Khushi Healing Balm, $20. Khushispa.com
Photo: courtesy of Zoya3/4Reapply Your Top Coat
"To extend the life of your polish, apply an additional layer of top coat every other day."
Zoya Armor Top Coat, $9. Zoya.com
Photo: courtesy of Julep4/4Remove Chipped Polish
"Remove polish at the first signs of chipping. Leaving old polish on nails promotes splitting and tearing of nails."
Julep Acetone-Free Conditioning Nail Polish Remover, $14. Julep.com
