Happiness. Long lasting mani. Kinda the same thing. If you are O-V-E-R a mani that only makes it a day, you aren’t using these 5 nail polish hacks. But – you need to. Because a mani makes all the difference.
Removing Polish 101: ONLY wipe away polish from nail bed to nail tip. If you wipe away the polish in a “side to side” way it will damage your nails by making them peel.
Not only for your Teeth: Whiten nails (after wearing dark polish) with whitening toothpaste! Put a dot of the toothpaste on a toothbrush (for nails only) to scrub any stains from the nail.
The More the Merrier: Think applying 1 THICK coat will save you time? Nope. Apply a few (try 3) coats of THIN polish to your nails instead. It dry quicker & will last longer. Why? A thick coat dries on top first. The polish in lower layers takes a LOT longer to finally dry, aka more nail smudges. And – use THIS base coat that manicurists swear by!
Vinegar for the Win: Soak a cotton ball with vinegar, then wipe over each nail. Allow to dry, then add polish. The vinegar removes any oils/lotion/moisturizer (even nail polish removers have moisturizing qualities) which will extend the life of your mani!
NOT a Fan: Drying nails with or near a fan can cause teeny, tiny bubbles to your mani.
Detox Your Beauty
Now that we know the nail polish hacks to a perfect mani, it’s time to SHOP. Just discovered the Surya Brasil nail polish collection and am obsessed.
- Created with ingredients from the Amazon Rainforest and natural botanicals from around the world.
- Natural, organic and vegan
- Sold internationally in 40 countries
- Respect to the interconnectedness of all life and environmental preservation.
The Exotic Animals Collection
Inspired by nature, the Exotic Animals Collection by Surya Brasil is not only pretty – but also include all those things you want in a product.
- Non-Toxic Nail Polish collection
- Inspired by nature’s colors
- Natural nail polishes
- 16 vibrant colors
- ALL 7-Free, certified Cruelty-Free, Vegan and Leaping Bunny.
What nail polish shades do you wear most often?
Did I miss a nail polish hack? I’d love to hear your tip in the comments below!
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I just painted my nails black (for Halloween) and I know it’s going to stain when I take the polish off. I had no idea that I could use whitening toothpaste!! LOVE that tip!
Glad it helps! I love black polish as well but it’s a pain to take off!
For starters your tips are great. I rarely do my nails, but I may have to try out some of these tricks! I can’t ever seem to get my right hand to look good, but that is probably practice. That nail collection looks beautiful as well. I love the packaging and the colors.
Thank you! I hope my tips do help you when you decide to do your nails. The nail collection is worth it and the best part is that they’re all natural!
Those are some great tips and colors! I haven’t seen this brand, but I love the mini bottles with wooden tops. I had to learn the thin coats to one thick coat of polish the hard way! I’m always in a hurry and would prefer to slap on a nice thick coat and go, but when that happens it’s a mess.
I hope these tips help you the next time you color your nails! These are lovely and the brand is really awesome too! Totally worth getting!
That is some of the most gorgeous nail polishes! Thanks for the tips, I’m usually in a hurry and don’t think about that. ❤
Thanks so much! You’re welcome! I hope you try my tips out the next time!
Those are the cutest little polishes! I have never heard of that vinegar trick, but I guess vinegar does work for everything, right? 🙂
They are, indeed! Totally! Vinegar is the bomb! It has so many uses!
These are really great tips. I look forward to trying them out. Thanks for sharing them!
Thank you! I hope this helps the next time you color your nails!
Great tips I never thought of but can get a better polish now. I love the idea that the polish is cruelty free and vegan, will look for this brand.
Hope these tips helps! This brand is totally worth it! I love that it’s vegan and cruelty free as well.
So it turns out I sooo needed these nail polish hacks! I’m the world’s worst about applying one thick coat of polish they scurrying off to do something else before it dries and ruining the polish. I’ll definitely apply thinner coats after reading this. 😉
Aww, girl! I hope these help you the next time you color your nails! Yup, thinner coats is the way to go!
Ok, I didn’t know ANY of your hacks! These are brilliant! Who knew you could brush your nails with toothpaste?!?
RIGHT? I was mind blown when I first learned these hacks as well. These are definitely worth a try the next time you color your nails! Do check our the nail polishes too! They’re awesome!
YES! I love coloring my own nails but recently, I’ve been looking for healthier products that contain no chemicals at all. I think this is perfect for me! The colors are wonderful as well.
Then you’re going to love these polishes! It’s really worth it!
I love that they are cruelty free and vegan! I love the sound of using whitening toothpaste to whiten your nails, do you think that would work with toes as well? x
Yep – that hack works on toes too! Try it… you’ll be using this tip all-the-time!
I’m the most boring person. I have been getting my nails done for over 20 years and I literally get a french manicure every single time! I have tried pinks or reds occasionally, but always go right back to the french.
We always have a style that we go back to every time! It doesn’t hurt to try different colors or brands from time to time though.
These hacks are absolutely brilliant! I love the tip about the vinegar. Anything to extend the life of my manicure!
Totally! I hope these help! Vinegar really has a lot of uses. It’s nice to have the color last a few days more.
The amazon rainforest?????? Thats so so awesome. Definitely sharing
It’s really amazing! I hope you check the brand out!
I like the idea of whiting my nails after a dark polish. I hate when I have teal tinge to my nails. THey end up looking sickly. THanks for the tip.
Glad to help out! These tips are really amazing! I’ve tried them all.
Ok this could be completely life changing for me!!! I am the worst at doing my nails! I am loving these nail polishes! I need to find them!
I hope you try them! The colors are lovely and they’re healthier for our nails than most brands out there! Here’s the link if it helps, https://www.amazon.com/Polish-Flamingo-Surya-Nature-Inc/dp/B01MXMORGR/ref=sr_1_1_a_it
I am guilty of doing all of these tips incorrectly! I cannot believe this. Thanks for sharing. Now I’ll stop adding thick polish, using a fan and removing polish side to side.
I hope these helped you! I’m sure your nails will look amazing the next time you color it! Also, don’t forget to get these awesome polishes!
I wish I could be the nail polish type of girl but I just can’t get it to stick (pun intended!). Either they peel or I peel them myself as a habit. Now that I’m in nursing school, I’m not allowed to wear it anyway. If I could though, I would definitely try to vinegar tip! Thanks for sharing!
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I hear you! That’s also how it goes for me, it doesn’t stay on well even if I don’t peel it off. I think this brand is awesome because it lasts! I hope you get to try it someday.
My gosh … I learned so much! I have been wiping from side to side and had been applying thick layers all this time. No wonder they peel more easily and chip away. Will try this tomorrow 😉 So my mani is ready for the weekend. xx
Use these tricks next time and you’ll see the huge difference! You’re also going to love the nail polishes I featured!
I will have to check this nail polish out!! The colors look so pretty! And great tips!!
You’re going to love them! They’re very good for our nails! Hope you get to use the tips the next time you apply polish!
I learned a lot of this in my cosmetology classes, but it is surprising how many people don’t know about these tips. Thanks for sharing them with more people.
That’s why I’m sharing so that more people can take advantage of these tricks!
I really like dark polishes in the fall and winter, mostly in purples. In the summer months I still like intense color but tend to go with bright pinks and oranges. I’m going to try the vinegar trick. I usually use nail polish remover but I like the idea of using a more natural ingredients for cleaning my nails before I polish them.
I like darker shades in the Fall but I have a difficult time letting go of brighter colors! They’re just so much fun. Hope you get to use these tips and tricks the next time!
These tips are definitely so awesome. I have been removing polish wrong all these years!
I hope these help when you color your nails next time!
I had no idea you could whiten your nails. I also didn’t know the trick about vinegar or not drying your nails in front of a fan.
Those are all tried and tested! Hope they help the next time you color your nails.
thanks for the wiping tip, I did not know that. See, one is never too old to learn (okay I am not that old, lol). Thanks – a very useful article indeed! Blessings!
Haha! I hope these help you, they’re really awesome tricks that I’ve learned along the way. Your nails will love you more for it.
I’ve never heard of using vinegar to clean the nails! Love all these tips and this polish sounds amazing! Definitely checking out this brand for stocking stuffers!
It’s a pretty cool trick that you should try! The polishes are awesome, they’re really worth getting.
I had no idea that you could use toothpaste to take stains off nails too. That is a great way to keep your nails looking healthy with something you have in the house anyway.
It’s awesome what toothpaste can do for our nails! These tips are worth trying on your own!
Awesome tips! I never heard the suggestion of using toothpaste on polished nails before. Definitely trying today!
That’s worth a try! It’s really good. These tips are definitely tried and tested! The polishes are a must have!