Coat

In What Order Do You Apply Makeup?

The Correct Order To Apply Makeup Products Step 1: Primer & Color Corrector. Step 2: Foundation. Step 3: Concealer. Step 4: Blush, Bronzer, & Highlighter. Step 5: Eyeshadow, Eyeliner, & Mascara. Step 6: Eyebrows. Step 7: Lips. Step 8: Setting Spray or Powder. What is the correct order of applying makeup? Unless you’re doing very […]

How Durable Is Clear Coat?

Coming in at only 1.5 – 2 millimeters thick (Thinner than a Post-It Note), clear coats are not very durable and it’s even possible to scratch it with your fingernail. Clear coats simply don’t offer much protection. How long does clear coat last for? 15 yearsA clear coat that comes with the car applied by […]

How Do I Reapply My Top Coat?

Although a curing of a gel topcoat would be ideal, reapplying a traditional top coat over your gel will still prevent chips. A week after your trip to the salon, reapply a top coat by first running the brush along the top edge of the nail to seal the tip and then cover the entire […]

How Do You Make Nail Varnish?

Nail polish is made by combining nitrocellulose and plasticizers with color pigments. The mixing is done in a “two-roll” differential speed mill, which grinds the pigment between a pair of rollers that are able to work with increasing speed as the pigment is ground down. Can you make your own nail polish color? You can […]

Does Quick Dry Top Coat Work?

A quick-dry top coat works well in protecting your polish and can reduce overall finishing time. While quick-dry products offer some benefit in reducing dry time, the difference between them and “regular” polishes is not dramatic. How fast does quick dry top coat work? Lock in color and shine in 30 seconds flat Your time […]

How Do You Fix Yellow Polyurethane?

So the best way to fix yellow polyurethane is to strip the finish with an alcohol-based solvent or chemical stripper. Then bleach the wood using Clorox bleach, apply a stain-blocking primer and apply a non-yellowing finish. Why would polyurethane turn yellow? Oil based polyurethanes turn the floors yellow…and over time, they become more yellow…and sometimes […]

Why Is My Top Coat Yellowing?

If you are experiencing yellowing with water-based topcoats, it is most likely an issue with preparation rather than with the topcoat itself. All woods have tannins and topcoat can leech these out of your wood, whether immediately or overtime. Protect yourself! Why did my top coat turn yellow? A number of reasons including over or […]

How Can I Encourage My Nails To Grow?

But taking good care of your body through proper nutrition and using the following tips to strengthen your nails can help them grow strong and long over time. Take biotin. Use nail hardeners (sparingly) Avoid glue-on nails and toxic polishes. Practice good grooming. What naturally makes nails grow? How To Make Your Nails Grow Longer […]

How Long After Top Coat Can I Shower?

Taking a hot shower right after applying polish “Exposing the nail polish to the heat and steam of the shower can cause it to bubble or smudge,” says Danielle Candido, manicure expert for Gelish. “It’s best to wait a full hour after the manicure is done before showering.” How long does it take for top […]

Do You Need Topcoat For Expressie?

Apply two coats of any expressie color on clean nail bed. let dry for about a minute. No base or top coat needed. Is a topcoat necessary? Top coat is essential protection for your nail polish. It’s an investment in your nails, not just for longevity, but also for their colour, finish, and overall appearance. […]