19 Nail Hacks That You Will Be Glad To Know

Ladies, check out the following 19 Nail Hacks That You Will Be Glad To Know. I am sure that you all enjoy going to the manicure salon to get your nails done, but sometimes you must do it on your own. That is good because you can at least save some money. And if you know the right nail tricks, like the ones below you could have the perfect manicure. Take a look at them and start using these advises right now. Enjoy!

 

The best way to dry your nail polish quickly

If you are in a hurry and don’t want to ruin your manicure, follow this little advice. After polishing your nails, wait for two minutes and then submerge your nails in an icy water for about three minutes. Take your nails out of the water and you are ready to go.

Make Your Own Matte Finish Polish

A clear nail polish and a corn starch is all you need to make your own matte finish polish. Just add the corn starch to the clear nail polish and mix it until the nail polish becomes milky white. Add it on top of any glossy polish and you will have the perfect matte finish.

Make Your Own Dotting Tool

If you want to show your creativity and make some dotted nail design, then first you need to make your own dotting tool. For this purpose, you will need a pencil with an eraser and a pin. Just stick the pin into the eraser and dip the thicker end into nail polish to create some lovely dots.

Use a band aid to create dots too

After polishing your nails wait until they are completely dried and apply a Band-Aid on the nails. Polish your nails over it with another color and you will have a perfect polka dot pattern.

Or simply use a bobby pin for creating dots

Peel off base coat

If you wish to remove a glitter nail polish easily make sure you apply a thin coat of glue before polishing your nails.

Remove a gel nail polish

Use a gauze, thin foil and acetone, so that you can easily remove a gel nail polish without going to the manicure salon.

DIY Glitter Nail Polish

If you want to make your own glitter nail polish, mix a clear nail polish with craft glitter or an eye shadow.

The guide for applying nail polish like a pro

Follow this guide and apply your nail polish like a pro.

Get whither nails

For whither nails combine hot water,  baking soda and hydrogen peroxide and soak nails for a minute.

French manicure trick

Use a rubber band to get the perfect French tip.

Store your nail polish in the fridge

If you want to use your nail polish longer, you should store it in the fridge. Or at least keep it in the fridge 15 minutes before usage for a smoother application.

How to fix a broken nail

A broken nail is what you may call a disaster but if you follow this guide you can easily fix it. All you need is a nail glue, nail file, a tea bag and a base coat.

DIY cuticle cure

Use a lotion and olive oil to make your own cuticle cure.

Fix smudged polish

Lightly lick a smudged nail with the tip of your tongue to smooth out the smudge.

Prevent smudges

Spray your nails with cooking spray to prevent smudges and to help the nail polish dry faster.

DIY nail polish remover

Make your own nail polish remover by stuffing a sponge into a jar and soaking it in acetone.

Follow this guide for perfect mani-pedi polish pairings

Follow this guide for healthier nails