How to make your nail polish last on the beach?
Finally, there you are! Feet in the water, sunglasses on the nose and hat on the head, you tan, happy and relaxed. Only here ... after returning from your afternoon to the beach, horror, you realize that your nail polish has totally changed. Farewell bright and brilliant color of the beginnings, you now have faded nails, with shreds of varnish. How to avoid this kind of inconvenience? GirlsFromMainStreet.com gives you all the tips to make your polish last longer, despite the chlorine, salt and sun. Go!
1. The base
Primordial and indispensable: a good base, even a specialized care for your nails, which will strengthen them, make them smoother, or prevent them from breaking. In short, a care adapted to your problems. This will repair your nails to better prepare them for the "varnish" stage. This will also make it easier to apply the color. Remember, beforehand, to file your nails and feed them, just like your cuticles. Healthy nails is the basis of a nail polish which lasts !
2. The quality of the varnish
The quality of the varnish is to be taken into account. A nail polish pasty will not spread properly and will take longer to dry. In addition, the layers of varnish will not be homogeneous and will probably pies. So avoid if you want a successful manicure. For some nail polish in good condition, remember to put them in the refrigerator. You can keep them longer, without altering their color and quality.
3. The layers of varnish
A layer of nail polish will not be enough to counter the adverse effects of heat, chlorine and salt from the sea. Prefer here two thin layers. Space the application of the two coats of varnish at least 15 to 30 minutes. And let it dry for a long time. Also remember to spend your nails under cold water to harden the varnish. All the more important here, with the current high temperatures, which can soften the nail polish.
4. The top coat
Like the base, the top coat is important. And in this case, IN-DIS-PEN-SABLE. In addition to the brilliant finish it will bring to the color of your nails, it will protect your varnish from external aggressions and will make it last longer. To accentuate this extension effect, consider ironing a layer of top coat on your nails every other day. Also know that the famous brand of nail polish, Essie, launched a special summer top coat, dubbed "non yellowing top coat". This product has been specially developed to protect the varnish against the oxidation of UVA / UVB rays and acts as a screen. In short, you'll understand: this is a sunscreen, top coat version, for nail polish.
