This sounds like it might not be an impressive feat but for some reason I have never been able to keep my nails painted for longer than a day. Am I the only girl on earth who has 40 bottles of nail polish and could easily count on one hand the number of days in a year when my nails are actually painted?
I recently decided that I should make a little change that might be a good mood booster. After finding multiple bottles of nail polish that I have purchased and never even opened, I decided to challenge myself to keeping my nails painted during the week.
I have been doing this for a month now and I feel pretty good about it so I wanted to pass this on to all of the other naked-nailed ladies out there.
Here is what you are going to need:
- A nail file
- Nail polish (I started with a light colour to minimize the appearance of chips, should they happen)
- Clear top coat
- Dish gloves (if you are lucky enough to be the family dishwasher)
- 10-15 minutes every day where you won’t be required to touch anything
Step 1:
Shape your nails with the file and run the file across the flat surface of your nails to scratch you nails just a little (this gives the polish something to grab on to).
Step 2:
Paint your nails with 2 coats of nail polish, giving them a little time to dry in between coats.
Step 3:
Paint your nails with a clear top coat.
Step 4:
Let dry (I use this time to carefully check emails and do other computer related tasks).
Step 5:
Repeat every day with one coat of polish and topcoat each which will cover up any chips or imperfections.
Here they are on Friday, 5 days later. It is important to note that I didn’t take it incredibly easy on my nails but I did wear those sexy yellow rubber gloves when doing the dishes.
Well, what do you think? Are you able to keep your nails painted for longer than a day? Post your thoughts in the comments below!
