Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Basic tips for Sticky Nails manicures

Don’t let this happen to you:

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A sad nail from the upcoming zombie stencil set

Here are my tips for getting the most out of your Sticky Nail nail stencils (or any tape manicure):

CLEAN IT
Swipe your nails with acetone before applying your base coat. If you have any oils on your nails, the polish will pull away from the nail when you remove your nail stencils.

DRY IT (the most important!)
Make sure your polish is REALLY REALLY dry. You should be able to dig your nail into the polish without making a dent.

PROTECT IT (makes nail art easier!)
Use a quick-drying top coat like Seche Vite over your base coat. This works for two reasons: it helps to dry your polish faster, and it stops the base color from smearing when you apply the second color. If you put a coat of clear top coat between your base coat and your stenciled design, you’ll get cleaner lines.

STICK IT
Make sure that the edge of the nail stencil/tape is firmly adhered to your nail. This stops your second polish color from seeping under the edge of the stencil.

UNSTICK IT
I like to press the stencil into the palm of my hand before putting it on my nail. This loosens the (very strong) adhesive a little bit. Don’t worry, the adhesive on the back is still strong enough to stand up your polish.

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