* File in one direction only; filing back and forth causes splitting and cracking.
* File your nails in a shape that mirrors the shape of the nail bed.
* Do not file into the corners of your nails; it weakens them and can make them break more easily.
* Two coats of polish will deepen the color and won't chip as fast as one coat, especially if you put a dab over the tip of the nail on to underside.
* After nail polish dries, soak your nails in ice water to speed up the hardening process.
* Always wipe nails with a cloth before painting. Any oils left on the nail will prevent polish from sticking and increase the risk of chipping.
* Even if the top layer appears dry, the lower layers may not be, and any kind of pressure to the nail can cause creases.
* Artificial nails like acrylics and silks take 3 to 5 minutes to dry; natural nails take 5 to 10 minutes to dry.
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* File your nails in a shape that mirrors the shape of the nail bed.
* Do not file into the corners of your nails; it weakens them and can make them break more easily.
* Two coats of polish will deepen the color and won't chip as fast as one coat, especially if you put a dab over the tip of the nail on to underside.
* After nail polish dries, soak your nails in ice water to speed up the hardening process.
* Always wipe nails with a cloth before painting. Any oils left on the nail will prevent polish from sticking and increase the risk of chipping.
* Even if the top layer appears dry, the lower layers may not be, and any kind of pressure to the nail can cause creases.
* Artificial nails like acrylics and silks take 3 to 5 minutes to dry; natural nails take 5 to 10 minutes to dry.
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Guide created: 06/15/06 (updated 09/30/07)

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