How To Keep Your Mani-Pedi Looking Fresh And Lasting Long

Summertime is the season for sandals and flip-flops! What a better way to accessorize the perfect pair of sandals, than with a pedicure? And, while you are at it, you might as well treat yourself to a manicure too! But, it seems that the polish starts chipping away at day 5 after the pampering. So, if you are wondering how to keep your man-pedi looking fresh, and lasting long, here are a few tips:
Whether you do an at home mani-pedi or one at a salon, make sure to use a basecoat. This base coat allows the polish a surface free from your natural oils in your body to adhere to. Also, you can benefit from a basecoat, by choosing one that helps your nails grow strong, while preventing the polish from chipping.
When applying the color of your choice to your nails, try and avoid getting any on your cuticle, or skin around your nails. The natural oils in your skin will cause the polish to lift, and eventually peel, chip, or crack. Also by painting the top edges of your nails allows for better protection against wear and tear from everyday tasks performed with your hands. The top edges of the nails are easily chipped and color will be lost causing your nails to look ragged.
Choose a quick drying, anti chip top coat for the last step! The top coat will make all of the difference in having your mani-pedi looking fresh and lasting long. So, do not skimp on the top coat, if you are going to spend a few dollars, make sure to get a quality top coat. It will seal in all the hard work of your mani-pedi.
On your second day after your nails have been polished, apply another coat of the topcoat to nails making sure to get the tips too! This will prolong having to do your nails again for a week, and make them extra shiny again, giving you that freshly manicured look!! If you make sure to follow all of these steps, you will be sure to keep your mani-pedi looking fresh, and lasting long!