{"id":36240,"date":"2016-03-07T09:56:34","date_gmt":"2016-03-07T09:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theindianspot.com\/?p=36240"},"modified":"2016-03-07T16:13:37","modified_gmt":"2016-03-07T16:13:37","slug":"ways-fix-chipped-manicure-easily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theindianspot.com\/ways-fix-chipped-manicure-easily\/","title":{"rendered":"WAYS TO FIX CHIPPED MANICURE EASILY"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you just got a shiny new expensive manicure on your lunch break, but by the time you’re headed out later that night, you look down and notice there’s a blasted chip! While it’s not the end of the world, luckily there are a few quick tricks for fixing it right up.<\/p>\n

\"WAYSPATCH IT UP<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you happen to have the same colour or something very similar at home, patch it up! This is the most obvious but least exciting approach, but it always does the job. Carefully apply a thin coat of polish to the chipped area (not the whole nail). Wait a minute for it to dry and then apply a clear high-gloss topcoat to smooth out the edges of the wet blob.<\/p>\n

POLKA DOTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Using a new colour, paint dots randomly all over the nail to make the chips look intentional. Use the nail polish brush for a cooler look or use a pointed cotton swab to create more uniform looking polka dots.<\/p>\n

REVERSE FRENCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another chip-fix involves a simple twist on the classic French manicure, otherwise known as the \u201cReverse French.\u201d To do it, take a contrasting colour and apply a thin coat on the edge of your nail. Make sure to follow it up with another light layer of clear topcoat. This look will certainly get you compliments from your nail-obsessed friends.
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\nGLITTER NAILPOLISH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applying glitter is the perfect way to conceal the natural nail coming through. Go all out, and apply the glitter on your entire nail, doing a slightly heavier application on the chipped area. For something less aggressive, dot the glitter only<\/em> on the tips of the nails, where chips tend to commonly occur. Glittery tips draw the eyes to the sparkle, not to the flaws.<\/p>\n

RESURFACING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where polish is chipped, it’s raised off of the nail, and painting straight over that creates a mess. Smooth the chip by gently filing it or by tapping a little nail-polish remover over just the crack in your polish. It flattens the surface enough that you can paint over it without making the polish look lumpy.<\/p>\n

CLIP IT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chips commonly happen on the top edge of the nail, where the most contact from day-to-day activities occurs. With a nail clipper, snip off the chip without shaving too much length off of the nail, and adjust your other nails to match. Once you\u2019ve eliminated the chip, paint on clear topcoat and wrap the polish along the tip of the nail, moving the brush left to right to left to \u201ccap\u201d it for sealing.<\/p>\n

DRESS UP YOUR TIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether too much typing has caused your free edge to chip or you\u2019re bored with one colour after four days of wear, adding flair to your tips will create a whole new look and cover up any nail blemishes. Add a colourful French tip, go ombre, try animal print, or exercise your most daring nail art skills for a foolproof way to dress up your existing manicure.<\/p>\n

TIPS TO MAKE YOUR MANICURE LAST LONGER:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n