The Best Professional Tips For The Perfect Manicure

2024 Author: Steven Freeman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 08:15

The queen of the backstage at New York fashion week and director of education for the firm Essie, Rita Remark, has been setting the trend for years with her original manicures and on many occasions taking care of such famous hands as those of Cindy Crawford and even Meghan Markle. We speak to the expert who has confessed some of her secrets to mastering the art of the perfect manicure.

What can be done to make the manicure last longer?

Make sure you start with a clean, prepared surface. Most chipping appears because the enamel did not adhere well at first. There are many oils and residues on the nails. So, before applying the polish, wash your hands well with soap and water and rub your nails well with a brush. Then, if you have not done the manicure in a while, I recommend applying a polisher to the nails that removes any residues that may remain, and finally, before applying the base, rub a touch of alcohol or nail polish remover.

What is the tool without which you could not live?

Lime. I am very perfectionist when it comes to creating the perfect nail shape. Nail clippers alone are not enough! The file is easy to always carry in your bag to do touch-ups, to smooth out the roughness on the nail surface or even to pass it over the sides of the nails if you have a callus or dry cuticles.

If you could ask our readers to give up a bad habit for nails, what would it be?

Stop biting your nails and cuticles is very obvious, so I will say: Please wear base coat! Many times this step is skipped due to lack of time, but nail color should not be worn alone. Like paint, nail color needs a primer. The nail base nourishes and protects your nails, prevents stains and creates a perfect surface for color. My favorite is Essie's "strong start" because it hardens and protects the nails.

What is the trend of this season that excites you the most?

Honestly, the return of the French manicure! Some think that it never stopped being fashionable, but the classic French manicure, in pink and white, is super fashionable. If that's too retro for you, try substituting white [from the top line] for a bolder color like navy or orange.