Why does my manicure go bad sooner than I would like? Answers and tricks to make it last, and last, and last...

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Few things cause more anger than

that flakes off before its time.

Or that it becomes

when what we want is for it to stand out

And, although thanks to semi-permanent manicures, enameled nails last between

if they break beforehand, it is very annoying to have to go to the salon before time.

Not to mention if you are one of those who, like the irreducible Gauls in Asterix's village, resist and continue doing

because there are classics that, if done correctly, do not fail and can also last up to 10 days - I am one of those and

can also last until the nail grows and reveals the absence of color at birth.

Whether you are a rare bird who still maintains the ritual of doing your nails at home, whether you are faithful to centers where long-distance manicures are performed, this is all you have to do, or

if you want the nails last you with

even more.

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Do not file yourself with any file (or like crazy)

We start with everything you have to do if you are one of those who, like me, stays traditional and does your manicure at home, in the image and likeness of what you saw in your mothers and grandmothers.

Perhaps you do not give half importance to

As long as you have one handy, all is well, you'll think.

Well, the number one mistake that could cause your manicure to spoil prematurely is precisely

In fact, if we emphasize the importance of the file, we will also emphasize that it is the ideal tool to shorten and shape the nails,

For

from

an expert firm in nail care, the most suitable files are

"The coarser grain is optimal for shortening the length in an initial filing; the finer one, for smooth shaping," she specifies.

If we want to know a little more, the experts at

a company that has the nail firm

recommend files with a grit between 150 (to reduce the length of the nail considerably) and 240 (to finish or polish), if we talk about natural nails.

The higher the number, the finer the grain and the

A 180 grit file would be the ideal and wild card.

And why is the file so important when it comes to making a manicure last longer?

Because it is important that you are able to

and nothing like a nail without evils so that the enamel lasts as long as possible.

If we talk about how to file correctly, from Masnails they emphasize that it must be used only

not on the surface, and avoid the back-and-forth movement:

will prevent it from opening in layers.

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In the base is the secret of a 'Duracell' manicure

If there is one step that should never be skipped in a 'long play' manicure, it is applying

Before, if you have a knack,

but never cutting them, since they would grow harder and thicker, prone to becoming hangnails.

A drop of cuticle remover is applied and carefully pushed with an orange stick, as recommended by Masnails.

Let's go back to the base.

Not only does it prevent the nail from yellowing and getting damaged, but it also works so that

What's lazy?

Yes. What is essential?

Too.

Some even suggest applying up to

for added protection and adherence.

Of course, before using the base you have to

(in extreme cases it could be worth a little bit of nail polish remover).

This gesture would be equivalent to facial cleansing, it leaves the nail clean and ready to receive the base and that

By the way, the base influences the longer duration of the manicure since it also

especially if you have stretch marks and you use a specific one for this purpose, which levels and unifies.

Don't forget to

which, in case you haven't noticed and together with the birth (this is inevitable) is the area that

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Two layers of color, top coat... and respect for the times

Two other very common mistakes for which the homemade manicure can be shorter than desired are not applying

or

The two color layers, with their corresponding edge sealing, as with the base, guarantee a more professional result and a longer life of the enamel.

On the edge, with the colored nail polish, don't worry if it comes off, this is corrected with the finished manicure, passing a stick with a

And, one detail: the

the better condition it will be, the better it will apply and the longer it will last.

As for respecting the times, we are talking about allowing

both the base and the color.

is usually enough and keep in mind that if you apply the next coat before the previous one has dried, you run the risk that the entire manicure

and will be ruined at the first change.

And why do you have to apply

to finish off the manicure?

Masnails experts ensure that not only does the shine of the enamel increase, but that it prolongs its duration, working as the

for the colored enamel.

In fact, the top coat can be reapplied over the same manicure throughout its duration, to revive the shine and prolong its life a little more.

In home and semi-permanent manicures, you should use cuticle oil

If there is something that experts insist on as a mantra to extend the life of a manicure, be it homemade, semi or permanent, it is to moisturize the cuticle

and nail

Which is the reason?

"Moisturizing the cuticle and the nail daily is essential for the polish to remain shiny and neat, and second, because if the cuticle is not hydrated, the polish dries out and has a greater chance of

Vanitas

clarifies .

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Expert tricks to make semi and permanent manicures last longer

Semi -

already hold a record duration, between 15 and 20 days, not to mention permanent ones, which can last up to a month, it all depends on the growth rate of each nail.

And, even so, there are also little tricks with them that can be followed to, if not increase their life a little more, they do remain as good as possible for as long as possible.

The

team insists on

but also recommends always having a file on hand: "if a corner or anything gets damaged, the sooner you file it, the better."

Plus: try to pay attention when using your hands.

There are unavoidable gestures, but from D-Uñas they say that they try to

possible (when typing, when handling certain elements, such as a zipper...) instead of the tips of the nails, to prevent scratches and dull nails.

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The professional manicure that lasts the longest, dry manicure

If we don't get into 'trouble' with permanent manicures (when not only nail polish is applied with gel, but

but we are talking about professional nail polishes, of all, the manicure that lasts the longest is

which does not focus on what it is enameled with (they can be semi-permanent gels, without problems), but on

In this it is very similar to the

which does not use water either, but special lathes to remove the cuticles, only the cuticle is not removed, it is polished with special files.

From

where they do it, they highlight that neither water is used to remove the cuticle nor any chemical product to soften it, preventing it from getting hurt and

This process will make the enamel

According to the criteria of The Trust Project

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