nailXchange: TIPS & TRICKS

Pin It Now! In this section I will share what I have learned over time, by myself or from other girls who are into nail polish and nail care. I am not a nail professional nor do I pretend to be one, but being into all things nail related, I've learned some stuff. I seem to share info with girls randomly anyways, so why not put it in writing on here, right? I look forward to posting some tips, tricks, terminology and tutorials.

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1 ~ First off I'd like to share what's in MY NAIL KIT, a portable kit that I carry with me (in my car) but it could be considered what one should have to keep their nails in tact.

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2 ~ If you've ever had old bottles of nail polish/lacquer and wanted to throw it out because you didn't think it was good any more - DO NOT THROW IT OUT! Learn how you can revive/restore it.

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3 ~ Ever buy a nail lacquer that ends up disappointing you because it looks different/better in the bottle than it does on the nail? Then WEAR UNDERWEAR! Sounds weird, right?!

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4 ~ For those of you who have asked me or other nail girls how to clean up their nails after applying a new colour, the simple answer is with a brush. But which one?

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5 ~ Ever have a top coat act weird, even though everyone around you is using it without issues? I've had it crack my mani but there's a solution to not have that happen.

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6 ~ If you ever have the misfortune of spilling a bottle of nail polish/lacquer on your laptop, do not panic! It's not the end of the world. I had it happen and I got it all cleaned up. Want to know how?

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7 ~ Ever see a nice clean line on the nail and wonder how someone painted it on? Look closer, it might not be painted on, it might be nail striping tape. It's easy to apply and fun to play with. You should try it!

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8 ~ Ever see a gradient manicure with multiple colours on the nail and wonder how it's done? It's actually pretty easy, just use a sponge!

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9 ~ Ever wanted the look of carbon fiber nails? I do. Here's how I tried, the first time.

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10 ~ Ever have a bottle of lacquer break without you seeing it happen? I have and so have many other girls out there. It might be easy to avoid having it happen.

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11 ~ Ever see a gradient manicure with very precise, thin lines and wonder how it's done? It's easy to do with nail striping tape instead of brushes and lacquer.

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