Jewels are so tiny they can be hard to work with. Usually, our fingers or tweezers are just too big. To apply nail art jewels conveniently, use the tip of an eyeliner or lip pencil instead.<\/p>\n
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#8. Loop a rubber band around your finger tip for a French manicure.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"8-rubberband-french-manicure1\"](\"http:\/\/blog.beautycategory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/8-rubberband-french-manicure1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n\nWho says it is impossible to do a French manicure all on your own? With a rubber band, you definitely can! Take a clean rubber band and tie it in the middle. Loop one end over your thumb and align the other end over the top of your nail to create a French tip shape. With the edge of the rubber band as a guide, paint the tips of your nails.<\/p>\n
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#9. Create a custom color by mixing loose pigments.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\u00a0![\"9-loose-pigments\"](\"http:\/\/blog.beautycategory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/9-loose-pigments.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nCan\u2019t seem to find a color you love? Create your own polish by mixing a little bit of eyeshadow pigment and clear polish on a spoon with a cotton swab. When you achieve your desired color, grab a brush and paint over your nails.<\/p>\n
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#10. Make your nails dry faster with a cold soak.<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"10-cold-soak\"](\"http:\/\/blog.beautycategory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/10-cold-soak.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAvoid ruining your nails after a manicure session by soaking your hands in ice-cold water before polishing. Fill a bowl with ice and water and soak your hands for a few minutes. The cold water helps the paint set better and allows your nails to dry quicker.<\/p>\n
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#11. Quick-dry with nonstick cooking spray.<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"11-cooking-spray\"](\"http:\/\/blog.beautycategory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/11-cooking-spray.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAfter polishing your nails, spray some nonstick cooking spray on your nails such as PAM. Hold the can a few inches away and make sure you spray your nails evenly. Let it set for a few minutes then wash the oily residue off with water.<\/p>\n
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#12. Fix a smudged nail with the tip of your tongue.<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"12-tongue-tip-fix\"](\"http:\/\/blog.beautycategory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/12-tongue-tip-fix.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAccidentally smudged a nail? Readjust the pain with the tip of your tongue. It is soft enough to fix the smudged polish without leaving any imprints. Use this only when necessary and be careful not to lick your nail polish too often.<\/p>\n
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#13. Remove polish with soaked cotton pads.<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"13-soaked-cotton-pads\"](\"http:\/\/blog.beautycategory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13-soaked-cotton-pads.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nSome types of nail polish are so stubborn you can\u2019t remove them that easily. Spare yourself from stressing out over them by soaking a cotton pad in nail polish remover and placing it on your nail. Next, wrap a strip of foil around the cotton and squeeze to secure it in place. Leave the foil wraps for about five minutes. Slide off the foil and cotton at the same time. Your polish should come off with it.<\/p>\n
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#14. Roll your nail polish bottle to avoid bubbles.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
![\"8-rubberband-french-manicure1\"](\"http:\/\/blog.beautycategory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/1-petroleum-jelly.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nWho says it is impossible to do a French manicure all on your own? With a rubber band, you definitely can! Take a clean rubber band and tie it in the middle. Loop one end over your thumb and align the other end over the top of your nail to create a French tip shape. With the edge of the rubber band as a guide, paint the tips of your nails.<\/p>\n
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#9. Create a custom color by mixing loose pigments.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nCan\u2019t seem to find a color you love? Create your own polish by mixing a little bit of eyeshadow pigment and clear polish on a spoon with a cotton swab. When you achieve your desired color, grab a brush and paint over your nails.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
#10. Make your nails dry faster with a cold soak.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nAvoid ruining your nails after a manicure session by soaking your hands in ice-cold water before polishing. Fill a bowl with ice and water and soak your hands for a few minutes. The cold water helps the paint set better and allows your nails to dry quicker.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#11. Quick-dry with nonstick cooking spray.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nAfter polishing your nails, spray some nonstick cooking spray on your nails such as PAM. Hold the can a few inches away and make sure you spray your nails evenly. Let it set for a few minutes then wash the oily residue off with water.<\/p>\n
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#12. Fix a smudged nail with the tip of your tongue.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nAccidentally smudged a nail? Readjust the pain with the tip of your tongue. It is soft enough to fix the smudged polish without leaving any imprints. Use this only when necessary and be careful not to lick your nail polish too often.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#13. Remove polish with soaked cotton pads.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nSome types of nail polish are so stubborn you can\u2019t remove them that easily. Spare yourself from stressing out over them by soaking a cotton pad in nail polish remover and placing it on your nail. Next, wrap a strip of foil around the cotton and squeeze to secure it in place. Leave the foil wraps for about five minutes. Slide off the foil and cotton at the same time. Your polish should come off with it.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#14. Roll your nail polish bottle to avoid bubbles.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nCan\u2019t seem to find a color you love? Create your own polish by mixing a little bit of eyeshadow pigment and clear polish on a spoon with a cotton swab. When you achieve your desired color, grab a brush and paint over your nails.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
#10. Make your nails dry faster with a cold soak.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nAvoid ruining your nails after a manicure session by soaking your hands in ice-cold water before polishing. Fill a bowl with ice and water and soak your hands for a few minutes. The cold water helps the paint set better and allows your nails to dry quicker.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#11. Quick-dry with nonstick cooking spray.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nAfter polishing your nails, spray some nonstick cooking spray on your nails such as PAM. Hold the can a few inches away and make sure you spray your nails evenly. Let it set for a few minutes then wash the oily residue off with water.<\/p>\n
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#12. Fix a smudged nail with the tip of your tongue.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nAccidentally smudged a nail? Readjust the pain with the tip of your tongue. It is soft enough to fix the smudged polish without leaving any imprints. Use this only when necessary and be careful not to lick your nail polish too often.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#13. Remove polish with soaked cotton pads.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nSome types of nail polish are so stubborn you can\u2019t remove them that easily. Spare yourself from stressing out over them by soaking a cotton pad in nail polish remover and placing it on your nail. Next, wrap a strip of foil around the cotton and squeeze to secure it in place. Leave the foil wraps for about five minutes. Slide off the foil and cotton at the same time. Your polish should come off with it.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#14. Roll your nail polish bottle to avoid bubbles.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nAvoid ruining your nails after a manicure session by soaking your hands in ice-cold water before polishing. Fill a bowl with ice and water and soak your hands for a few minutes. The cold water helps the paint set better and allows your nails to dry quicker.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n After polishing your nails, spray some nonstick cooking spray on your nails such as PAM. Hold the can a few inches away and make sure you spray your nails evenly. Let it set for a few minutes then wash the oily residue off with water.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Accidentally smudged a nail? Readjust the pain with the tip of your tongue. It is soft enough to fix the smudged polish without leaving any imprints. Use this only when necessary and be careful not to lick your nail polish too often.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some types of nail polish are so stubborn you can\u2019t remove them that easily. Spare yourself from stressing out over them by soaking a cotton pad in nail polish remover and placing it on your nail. Next, wrap a strip of foil around the cotton and squeeze to secure it in place. Leave the foil wraps for about five minutes. Slide off the foil and cotton at the same time. Your polish should come off with it.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n#11. Quick-dry with nonstick cooking spray.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n#12. Fix a smudged nail with the tip of your tongue.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n#13. Remove polish with soaked cotton pads.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n#14. Roll your nail polish bottle to avoid bubbles.<\/strong><\/h2>\n