Nail Trend: White Hot

While neutrals are still the hottest fall nail trend, stark white nails are now making a statement all through Hollywood. Anything from Light Cream polish all the way to Pure White is being seen on almost every red carpet. I absolutely love this trend!! It is so classy and yet still stands out. White polish does take a little effort to get that perfect nail. These light colors tend to show EVERY flaw that your nails might have, and if you have nails like mine then be prepared to do a little extra work, and 3 coats of polish. Be patient and take your time and your mani will turn out stunning! Here are some tips and tricks I use when flaunting the Bright White trend.

1. Soak hands in clean, warm soapy water for 5 minutes. Use a good cuticles oil or cream to soften cuticles. GENTLY push back cuticles.
-NEVER ever cut your cuticles!! They are there for a reason. They are meant to keep out bacteria that cause infection. Cutting your cuticles usually leads to painful hang-nails and just causes the skin to grow back thicker!

2. Make sure nails are perfectly shaped and all of the ridges are buffed out.

3. Use a quality base coat. I use OPI Ridge Filler when I am using light colors because I have wicked ridges in my nails! :/

4. Start with one even coat or your Cream-White polish of choice and let dry for at least 2 FULL minutes.

5. Add another even coat to your nails and let dry for yes... Another 2-3 minutes.
 - If you achieve your desired effect and the polish is not opaque at all then you can stick with just two coats. I always end up doing 3 coats because of my nail condition. And I usually give the second coat quite a bit of time before the third just to make sure it's 100% dry.

6. Use a quality Top Coat to seal in your color and prevent chips your polish. Let dry another 2-3 minutes.

7. Touch up any mistakes with a nail pen or you can use a small stiff paint brush and dip it in acetone to clean up the edges. (These can be purchased at Walmart for cheap and is the easiest technique for me)

Products Used:

• Sally Hansen Vitamin E Moisturizing Nail and Cuticle Oil - $3.99

•  OPI Ridge Filler Base Coat - $10.00

• Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in "Pink Slip" - $6.99

• CHI Ceramic Base & Top Coat - $6.99  ( This is my favorite Top Coat. My manicure usually lasts ten days with out chipping at all!! This stuff is definitely heavy duty!)

XOXO Miss B