3 Tips and Tricks for Your Best Mani Ever

Posted by Alexandra C. | Thursday July 4, 2013

Am I the only one that has a love/hate relationship with nail art? On the one hand (pun intended), when nail art goes well, it is unbelievably satisfying. I mean, how proud are you of yourself when your nails look gooood?

On the other hand, doing your nails can be a pain in the you-know-what. Here's some info to make life a little easier and to make your mani the very best you could possibly have.

#1: DIY Nail Growth Base Coat

I've mentioned before how biotin is one the best supplements to add to your diet for excellent hair and nails. So why not apply it directly to your nails to help them grow and strengthen? DIY a nail growth formula with strengthening base coat and liquid capsules of biotin. Basically, you just want to break the capsules into the base coat. Here are step by step instructions.

#2: Keep Your Mani Neat and Tidy

Water marble manicures look gorgeous, but they can be messy. Polish gets all over your cuticles and fingers. To prevent this (though it may seem a little odd) try glue! Just apply glue around your nail and let dry. After you've painted your nails, just peel the glue off. (via doitandhow.com)

#3: Sharpies Make Good Polish

Metallic sharpies can totally be used on nail polish, which is awesome news for nail art enthusiasts! The best part is, to take it off, you can use rubbing alcohol. (via thebeautydepartment.com)

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16 Comments

	on October 22, 2013 Maryame 166 said: The sharpies are so good , easy to use, rich colour and best of all is their tips.
	on September 28, 2013 Briit 2,104 said: Ooo! I'll be trying the glue and sharpies!
	on August 18, 2013 kendra_reveiws 208 said: omg I need to use these on my next mani
	on July 24, 2013 Palmtree74 612 said: I need to try the glue idea...so tired of having to clean my fingers!!!
	on July 12, 2013 1tictactoe1 2,259 said: The glue idea sounds really good.
	on July 09, 2013 layalxo 2,573 said: I love these ideas, totally worth a try. I've never tried water marbling but it looks very interesting and I'd love to try it out!
	on July 08, 2013 AlexJC 50 said: @jl13 glue should be fine, most glues and the one they recommend using are non toxic and are fine to use. Plus, remember you'll be peeling it off. Sharpies are also on top of a polish so I think it should be ok. But products are never recommended to be used for anything other than their original purpose, so yes I do agree be careful and maybe don't use it all the time.
	on July 06, 2013 midnightsun2288 6,053 said: Also instead of glue I've heard you can put Vaseline around the nail and then when you're finished just wipe it away for the same results.
	on July 06, 2013 Patricia 6,845 said: Glue!!! Why didn't I think of that! I use the same method mask off areas when I'm etching glass, so I should have thought of this! Thanks! :)
	on July 06, 2013 takoda 28,648 said: Great tips thanks.