Most people would think that giving yourself a manicure (or a pedicure) before bed is a bad idea, but it really isn't. Let me share with you my Midnight Mani routine using Color Street 100% nail polish strips.
- File your nails. You do not want to file your nails when they are wet. So, you want to file and shape your nails before you soak them. When your nails are wet they are soft and prone to breaking, splitting, and peeling.
- Wash/soak your hands. Using a grease cutting soap (like Dawn), wash and clean your nails with warm water and a nail brush and soak in the warm soapy water for 3-5 minutes (or just wash your dishes 😂). Rinse and pat dry. If you have any before bed routine that requires you to use water (brush your teeth, shower, etc.) do them now.
- Push back your cuticles. Your cuticle is the translucent layer skin that grows out on your nail. The soaking helps release this from the nail so you can easily push it back. You don't want to cut it, as it serves a purpose, to keep dirt and debris out of your nail matrix (where the nail is formed). You never want to push back your cuticles when they are dry, that can cause irritation and skin breakage that leas to infection, and that's no fun 😢. I recommend using a rubber tipped cuticle pusher rather than a wood or metal one. It is a little more gentle on the nail bed.
- Prep nails. Now is time to prep your nails for your nail polish strips. You get 2 alcohol prep pads in your packet of nail polish strips. You can use those, but I really like using a stronger alcohol. The prep pads are 70% alcohol, which means its 30% water. I like using 90% alcohol since it dries faster and cleanses better.
- Apply Color Street. Now you get to put on your nail polish strips. If you have never used Color Street before, you can view my application video on YouTube, request a free sample which comes with my easy application instructions.
- Go to bed. That's right! Go to bed. After applying your Color Street get comfy and go to bed. This time allows Color Street's sticky base coat to set and dry (since you want to avoid water, lotions, and oils for a couple hours after application).
- Moisturize. Use your favorite lotion or oil and apply to your hands and nails. Apply your lotion or oil several times daily, everyday to keep your hands and nails moisturized. This also helps the nail polish from becoming dry and brittle which can lead to cracking or chipping.
If you have any questions or interested in learning more about Color Street, feel free to reach out to me in the comments below or any of my social media outlets https://linktr.ee/holliewoodhollie
Hollie Ciccone
HolliewoodNails.com
holliewoodglitter@gmail.com
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