Painting short nails can be just as fun and stylish as painting longer nails! Here's how to achieve a perfect manicure on shorter nails, incorporating the provided reference:
From the YouTube video "How To Actually Paint Perfect Nails", one tip to consider is ensuring you seal the free edge properly. This technique, where you don't need the whole brush touching the free edge, helps prevent chipping and makes your manicure last longer.
Here's a general guide:
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Prep Your Nails: Clean, file, and buff your nails. Push back your cuticles. A smooth base is key!
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Base Coat: Apply a thin layer of base coat. This protects your nails and helps the polish adhere better.
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First Coat of Color: Apply a thin coat of your chosen nail polish color. Don't worry about getting it perfect on the first coat.
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Second Coat of Color: Apply a second thin coat to even out the color and achieve full opacity.
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Seal the Free Edge: As mentioned in the reference, make sure to seal the free edge of your nails. This prevents chipping. You don't need the entire brush on the edge; just enough to seal it.
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Top Coat: Apply a generous top coat to add shine and protect your manicure.
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Clean Up: Use a small brush dipped in nail polish remover to clean up any polish on your skin.
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Hydrate: Apply cuticle oil to keep your cuticles moisturized.
