Repeat this process until all your nails are free of polish, and then give your hands a quick wash with soap and warm water, being careful not to splash your clothes. When your hands are thoroughly dry, quickly smooth the edges of any rough nails with the emery board. There's no time to attend to your cuticles, apart from giving them a quick push back with the rounded edge of the emery board. The finishing touches Now that your nails are clean, dry and well-enough shaped, they're ready to receive a coat of neutral polish. If you use a polish in a soft, natural color, it will be harder for people to spot any mistakes in application.
Dark colors require an exacting techniques, and any wobbly edges are highly noticable.
Use the polish sparingly, applying a thin coat, which will dry more quickly and won't run or drip. In this emergency, high-speed manicure, there's no time for a base coat or a top coat. This five minute treatment will ensure your nails are presentable, and the natural color will make you look groomed and effortlessly put together. Inc. PageWise makes no representations about the content published on this site. PageWise hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to this information, and user agrees that all such use is at its own risk.