If you're using a very strong colour it's a good idea to use a base coat to prevent staining.
TRICKS OF THE TRADEA great technique to make nails look longer is to avoid painting the very outer edges of the nail. This makes nails look narrower and therefore longer.
Another optical illusion is to create a 'half moon effect' - don't paint the half moon at the base of the nail, sweep the polish in a crescent shape and draw along the length of the nail.
COLOUR FOR YOUStrong colours can look good on short nails but a more neutral colour is more advisable. You can always add interest by picking a pearl or sparkling variety.
A pale colour, for example a shell pink, for everyday wear looks professional, subtle and well groomed. It also shows fewer chips and requires less retouching than a vivid colour.
GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAITLeave polish to dry for as long as possible, at least half an hour, before doing anything with your hands.
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