How to paint your nails like a professional

A few weeks ago, I got together with my friends Rachael (from Made From Scratch) and Penny (from Monaco Nails & Beauty) and photographed a few awesome nail tutorials to share with you.

The first step-by-step tutorial I’m going to share with you is how to paint your nails like a professional.  Once you get the basics right, it makes everything so much easier!

A base coat is so important that I dedicated a whole blog post to it! I recommend Lumos by Famous Names because it reduces the drying time – bonus!

SCOOCHING: Place your brush in the centre of the nail, and wiggle it back and forth until the bristles spread out to the shape of the cuticle – this is how you achieve a perfect line around the base of your nail.

PRO TIP: Always make sure that you leave a slight gap around the edges so that the polish doesn’t touch your skin.

If you’ve used Lumos base and top coats, your nails should be fully dry in 15-30 minutes.  If you’re using any other kind of top and base coat, then I recommend waiting at least an hour to ensure your manicure is fully dry.

While you’re waiting for your manicure to dry, I recommend you go and visit Rachael over at Made From Scratch and Penny at Monaco Nails & Beauty, and show them some love!

So, how are your nails looking? I hope you found this tutorial helpful!

Products used:
OPI Malaga Wine
Lumos Base Coat
Lumos Top Coat