How to Care for Nail Art

Nail art is a fun way to beautify your nails. Whether you're into intricate designs and stickers or a simple French manicure, there are a few things you will want to do to make sure your nail art lasts for more than a day or two. With a bit of preparation and good technique, you will be able to care for your nail art and enjoy it for many days.

1. Avoid using your hands. This is the only way to allow your hands to dry without damaging your nail art. To fully allow nail polish to dry, wait at least a half hour before using your hands. It is tempting to check your phone or write a quick note, but forgoing these tasks for a half hour will ensure that no harm comes to your nail art.

Play some music or turn the TV on before painting your nails so you'll have something to listen to or watch as your nails dry.

2. Place your nails in front of a fan. This will help your nail art dry effectively and efficiently by helping them to set. Hold your nails in front of a fan for 5-10 minutes. Just don't use too high of a setting or it could cause your nail polish to ripple.

3. Use drying drops or sprays. These work by absorbing solvents in the polish to speed up the drying process. Simply apply a few drops or lightly mist your spray on each finger, and your nails will dry about 10-15 minutes faster.

4. Submerge your nails in ice water. To use this method, fill a bowl with cold water and several ice cubes. Place your partially dry nails in ice water for about a minute. This will harden and dry your nails much faster than letting them air dry. Just make sure you don't hit your nail on the ice, which can mess up your nail art. Also make sure your nails are at least partially dry before submerging them so that the polish doesn't run.

Alternately, you could even stick your hands in the freezer for a few minutes. The cold air will help the polish to set and the circulating air will help the solvent to evaporate.

5. Avoid hot water. For several hours after your manicure, try to keep your hands out of hot water. You might normally wash your hands under hot water without even questioning it. But hot water will fade the color and weaken the layers of your polish. Be mindful of the temperature of water while washing your hair or hands.

Wear gloves when you wash the dishes.

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