What woman doesn’t love the feeling of perfect, well-cared for nails?
Of course, unfortunately, as soon as we leave the salon the countdown begins… and so, this happiness, with great luck, will last, at most, a week, right?
Ok, but this is theoretically speaking, of course, unless you are a madam, do absolutely nothing, just like that, your nails will remain beautiful for more than 24 hours.
As almost no one is that lucky… as soon as you leave the salon, there is no shortage of common, everyday habits that end up putting an end to the joy of having perfect nails. Well, with that in mind, we decided to show you how to make your nails survive so many obstacles. Do you want to know how?
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So, you left the salon, managed to pass the test with the key in your bag and drive to your house, phew…point for you.
Ok, but the fact is that there’s no shortage of nail polish detonators in your routine, so let’s now show you who they are and tips on how to get past them unharmed, without damaging your nail polish. So, paper and pen, write down the tips:
1 – Housework
Well, unfortunately we cannot get rid of them, from the countless daily household chores. But the tip then comes down to one word: gloves! Without them, there is no nail that can resist, or rather, nail polish.
Cleaning products have many chemical ingredients that will act on your enamel. Therefore, whenever you carry out any household task, especially when you have to deal with chemicals, don’t forget to wear gloves!
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2 – Typing on the computer
Do you spend hours on the computer? Hmm…then you certainly won’t be happy to know that typing too much on the computer can ruin your nails.
The tip is, if you spend hours on social media, keep your nails shorter, as longer ones will run the risk of chipping.
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3 – Apply perfume to your hair
Avoid using any product that contains alcohol in its composition, as alcohol destroys the nail polish, so if you put perfume on your hair, or even fixative, and then run your hands through your hair, you run the risk of ruining your nail polish. The ideal is to use products without alcohol.
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4 – Untangle your hair with your hands
Many people don’t know, but after a shower, the nail polish that has been exposed to warm water will be less resistant and therefore easier to peel off.
Therefore, after washing your hair, avoid running your hands through it, because if you try to untangle it you could peel off the nail polish, and no one deserves it!
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5 – Use sunscreen
Ok, no one needs to give up sunscreen because of this, but try not to leave it on your hands for too long, so whenever you apply it, immediately afterwards, clean your hand with cotton and prefer the mineral versions of the product, which do not damage the enamel.
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So, these are the tasks that put the integrity of your nails at risk, but, of course, other tasks can also peel your nails, such as opening a zipper, taking something out of a bag, cooking, making the bed, etc.
Therefore, it is essential to pay close attention to the most basic tasks. Now, just follow these tips and guarantee beautiful nails for longer!
