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Steps To Care For Nail Art At Home

By Sowmiya Prasad

Nails are one of the important elements that describe the beauty of a woman. History shows that the art of nail can be dated back to the days when Egyptians used berries and other plant pigments to colour their nails and add beauty to it. Nail art can be done in a variety of ways depending on your mood and taste. It can be simple and subtle or dark and wild. Nail art is something that can be done at any age; and most of the women love the idea of nail art. Moreover, getting a nail art done is easy and can be done at home.

You can choose between various styles such as French nail art, which is simple and tricky or beaded nails or newspaper print. All you need is certain things like cello tape, transparent nail enamel or a nail colour. There are also several steps you need to follow when you go for a nail art. You can also get beautiful and healthy nails at home by taking proper care of it and by maintaining a healthy diet. Here are a few points you need to take a note of while doing a nail art at home. Read on

Steps To Care For Nail Art At Home

#1 The first step you need to take note of when you do a nail art at home is to check your nail condition. Care nail art in each and every step and note the end result. To check your nail condition you have to file your nails first and then apply a cuticle softener. Further, place your hands in warm and soapy water. This makes the nail art last long.

#2 The second step is to apply a base coat. Base coat is important as it makes the nail art last long. It also protects your nail from staining. A bad base coat also leaves a yellow stain on your nails. So take care to apply the right base coat.

#3 The third step is to pick a favourite nail colour of your choice. Take care while you choose a colour and select a colour that suits your complexion. Choosing nude may give you a sophisticated look. This is one of the most recommended colours you can wear both to office and also to a night party.

#4 Allow two coats and take special care that the brush never touches your cuticles. Even if the brush happens to touch your cuticles, it will go off while you bath. After this, allow the nude polish to dry for some time. This makes your nail art last long.

#5 Next step is to grab your glitter polish. Remove as much polish off the brush and see to that, only glitter flecks are left on it. Then, draw little arts on your finger going all the way to the cuticle.

#6 Wet the brush once again and remove the excess nail polish on your fingers. Finally use a loaded brush and make a French tip at the tip of the nail. The final step you have to take care of is to add an extra coat. Adding an extra coat and a final touch makes the nail art last long.

Story first published: Friday, November 8, 2013, 18:02 [IST]
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