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9 Manicure Mistakes That Can Spoil Your Image



According to recent statistics, the average woman will spend approximately $500 per year on their nails. Since nail care and nail art have become popular on social media, it has grasped the attention of the masses and they’ve taken an interest in adapting it to their beauty routine. But giving yourself a nice manicure without knowing some key techniques can ruin your entire image or even worse put your health at risk.

Sanitizing your tools should be the first step and your number one priority. According to research, the area around and under our fingernails stores the largest amount of harmful bacteria, and if these tools are not being washed with disinfectant you are allowing the spread of germs and risking contamination. In addition, storing tools in a sealed bag, allows bacteria to fester.

  • So the best way to store your tools is in a breathable container and use disinfectant or alcohol to clean them before and after each use.


2. Cutting your cuticles


We’ve all been guilty of doing this because we’ve seen it occasionally done to us by professionals, but, cutting your cuticles is a major health risk, due to the fact that you leave unprotected cuts on your fingers which could potentially get infected. In addition to that, when the cuticles start growing again, they come back flaky and messy looking which completely ruins your look.

  • If you love the look of nipped cuticles, then the best thing for you to do is to use a rosewood stick and push them back. This way you will protect your fingernails from getting an infection while still achieving the aesthetic look that you desire.

3. Not using a base coat


A lot of people believe that a basecoat is unnecessary and a waste of time so they skip this step when they are getting their manicure. However, basecoats were originally created to bind with your natural nails and make your manicure last up to one week longer. This happens because our nails produce natural oils that prevent the nail polish from binding well with the nail, so a base coat keeps the oils out and keeps the manicure or gel polish from chipping.

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