What Nail Care Before Nail Art?

A good manicure always starts with a hand care. Especially if we are about to spend time on your nail art! For optimal hold, some nail preparation rules are to be followed.

Nail care: having the right tools

Before a nail care, the good reflex is to ... check that we have the right tools! Among these: the indispensable manicure instrument, the file! And there attention, not easy to choose. According to the budgets and the preferences, one will opt for a file either in metal or in a glass. We forget the cardboard file, too aggressive for your nails. We also take care not to file your nails too often: once a week is more than enough if we did not break a nail! For the technique, it's very simple: we start with the edge of the nail, which we file is square or round according to taste. Then, we attack (but gently, huh) in the center of the nail.

 Tip to save energy: it's the file you need to move, not your hands! We check on the "back" side of the nail that it has not split and we file down if necessary. Then we wash our hands to remove the nail particles with a nail drill machine. If one wears the short nails, one chooses a small chisel with a fine end, more precise than a nail clipper. The latter nevertheless has the advantage of preventing the nail from splitting. It's up to you to see what you are most comfortable with.

Before a nail art, do not forget to apply a base!

For a varnish that lasts and to prevent the nail from turning yellow, we do not skip this essential step: apply a protective base! Transparent or very slightly tinted, it contains minerals that strengthen the nails. Depending on the nails (thin, split, brittle), we choose a formula that will either harden or smooth the nail. If you want a final lacquered like the pros, first polish the nail with a file multiface. Finally, as we only put a thin layer, we do not hesitate to put the price! Let it dry for a few minutes. The nail should already be brilliant. If you want a more natural effect, apply the top coat directly with your discount nail polish and stop there. Your nails will be much more beautiful than usual!

For a complete nail care, we finish with ...

A top coat and a good hand cream! Indeed, the top coat acts as a protective shield, which will fix, protect and prolong the shine of your varnish. If we spent hours on your nail art, it's better! Also, a good professional will never forget this last step, even for a pedicure. No need to apply it in a thick layer, otherwise it will be difficult to dry. In the same way, we take care not to apply it too soon not to ruin your nail art! Applied daily in a thin layer, the top coat can extend a nail art surprisingly