Step one, you choose your nail polish color and bring it to your work area. There are many different colors to choose from.
Step three, Take off any old polish if you have any, especially if it's chipped. If you don't have any nail polish on already, then swipe some nail polish remover over your nails before you begin painting to get rid on any natural oils on your nails. This will keep the color smooth and help the color last longer.
step four, Roll the bottle between your hands to warm the nail polish for about 25-30 seconds. Open it, and scrape some of the excess nail polish off on the side of the bottle. Don't shake it. Rolling the bottle keeps bubbles out of the polish and keep your nails smooth.
Step five, Apply one coat of clear nail polish (base polish works best!). Allow it to fully dry to the touch before proceeding. It's okay if some of the color gets on your skin. Nobody will be able to tell since there's no color!
Step six, Paint one stripe of color in the middle of your thumb or pinky nail. Then, paint a stripe on the left, continuing to the right. This subtly focuses the color in the middle of the nail. Remember to keep your hand steady. Don't worry if it looks too thin -- it's supposed to. Re-dip your brush into the bottle before starting the nail so the color is evenly distributed throughout your nails. Let it dry completely before adding you last coat. You may have to wait 5-10 minutes, so grab a magazine or book to read while you wait.
step seven, Add another coat of color if desired, depending on the shade of color you want. Bear in mind that if you want a color very similar to the bottle you should paint two coats, but if you want a lighter shade then skip to the next step. Let this dry. Remember that the top coat is the one everyone will see, and the one that you'll feel. Keep that coat smooth!
step eight, Paint a last coat of clear polish to keep the color lasting for at least one more week! This seals and protects the color.
step nine, Wait for your nails to dry completely before doing anything else. You can read or watch TV while you wait. Try not to wave your arms or shake your wrists frantically in an attempt to dry your nails. This can tone down the shine in your nails. Enjoy your freshly done nails!
step ten, don't forget dn’t bite your nails or pick at your cuticles -- the strips of skin right around your fingernails. This can damage your nails or even let bacteria get under your skin! Ugh!
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