Home > Life's Panorama Sujata: Hey! Your nails are ravishing.

Shweta: Oh! Really

Sujata: Your nail paint is suiting you a lot.

Shweta: Thanks. I'm fond of putting nail paint matching my dress and suiting my complexion.

Sujata: How do you apply nail paint? Gimme a few tips for the perfect look.

Shweta: First most is to remove the remaining nail paint from your nails.

Nail paint remover not only wipes off the old color but also grease the nails for the new color coat to stay for longer period of time

Use a white nail pencil for the flawless application of nail paint.

Always apply a clear base coat before using a colored paint to prevent any colors from staining your nails. It also gives smooth, even base.

Weekly hand massage increases blood circulation and enhances nail growth.

If your nail paint has chipped to an extent that touchups are of no use, better use the remover rather than trying to hide it under a coat of nail paint that makes the texture of your nails took uneven.

Don't file the corner of your nails as it makes them brittle.

It's better to apply nail color is in three strokes: one down the middle and one down each side.

Prevent nail paint from smudges when painting your toenails. Use toe separators or even place little pieces of cotton wool between your toes.

You don't have to wait for your first coat to dry before applying the second. coat. Two thinner coats will actually dry quicker.

Submerge freshly painted nails in ice-cold water for 30 seconds to dry it immediately.

Paint your nails in a solid color for funky color shade. Use a toothpick to make a diagonal line across your nails in different colors. You can even go for more complicated patterns.

Choose different shades of nail paints for different occasions. For parties, night outs or hot dates,

Try metallic glints, gloss, sparkle, nail tattoos and embellishments for parties, dates and night outs.

Interestingly there are fake nails for those who desire for long nails.