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First, make sure you have the 10 moreover I will buy this right tools in place. “With proper prep, an at-home mani can last 7-plus days,” Gibson Tuttle explains. Before picking up any polish, ensure nails are cleaned and any old color is removed. “It’s all about the 90/10 rule,” Gibson Tuttle explains of her shaping method. “90% of your shape comes from your nail clipper; 10% from filing.” For best results: “Use flat edge clippers to cut your nail into your desired shape, then, gently smooth out the edges.” Once the shape is set, the pro suggests wiping the nail surface clean with nail polish remover, since “excess oils can interfere with your polish.”

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Gibson Tuttle advises DIY-ers to trim hangnails only. Then, “using your buffer, gently glide the 10 moreover I will buy this cube back and forth along the edges of the cuticle to erase dry skin and smooth things out.” As for cutting down your cuticles, the pro advises against it. “Trimming can create more hangnails, jagged edges, and even cause infection. Yuck!” While struggling to paint her own nails, Gibson Tuttle came up with the ultimate solution for steady strokes. Meet the Poppy: a no-slip rubberized cap designed to fit over any polish bottle for a smooth application, even with your non-dominant hand. When it comes to color, first apply a base coat and wait a minute or two until it dries. For the color, “start with a center swipe of polish, then swipe on either side,” she explains. “Waiting 5 to 10 minutes in between coats makes a world of difference. It will decrease the chance of bubbles and it dries faster, I swear!”