If you have the time and money to get your nails done on a regular basis (and you enjoy it)... keep it up! If you're like me, there are a lot of factors blocking your hands and feet from being 24/7 fabulous... I did my research for a long(er) lasting mani!!!
(IMPORTANT: Steps 2 and 7 are the most important!!)
Step 1: Make sure that any nail polish that is left over form a previous mani/pedi is completely off
STEP 2: Spray your nails with distilled white vinegar (and let it dry)
Step 3: Apply a clear base coat
Step 4: Apply a thin coat of the color and let it dry (feel free to perform STEP 7 to help!)
Step 5: Apply a second coat of color (also let it dry)
Step 6: Apply a clear top coat and make sure to apply some to the edges of your nails to help prevent chipping
STEP 7: soak in ice water!!! It helps the nail polish seal super fast!!!
My hands and toes are summer-ready, are yours???