- Revlon’s Chelsea King says one thing can make your mani last long
- The global nail artist is a manicurist to many celebrities
- She says you shouldn’t soak your digits in water when getting a mani
- By not doing this your manicure will last up to 47 per cent longer
Lauren Ingram For Daily Mail Australia
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It’s a step religiously used by all manicurists- but it’s actually causing your mani to not last as long as it should.
According to Revlon’s global nail artist Chelsea King, one simple thing can make your manicure last 47 per cent longer.
That one thing? Make sure your manicurist doesn’t soak your digits in water.
Hot tip: Revlon’s global nail artist Chelsea King reveals the one step your manicurist does makes your polish not last as long
No no: Ms King says that you SHOULDN’T soak your nails in water before you paint them
Ms King (who has done manicures for many celebrities including Chloë Grace Moretz, Ashley Tisdale and Olivia Wilde) told Byrdie it’s a mistake almost everyone makes.
‘When you soak your hands during a manicure, your nails expand ever-so-slightly,’ she explained.
‘When they dry they return to their normal shape flexing the polish and making it more likely to chip.’
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Secret: When you soak your digits in water, it causes your nails to expand
The worst: When they dry and go back to their normal size, it causes your polish to flex and be more likely to chip
The nail expert also warned that if you were doing your nails yourself, to wait an hour after having a shower before painting.
She says instead of needing to soak, apply a cuticle oil to your nails to keep them moisturised and free from dry, dead skin.
This is important as well, as dry nails that don’t have proper moisture will also increase your chances of chipping your mani.
Wait till they dry: You should also wait an hour after having a shower before painting your own nails
Another easier way to do this? Drink water. It’s good for your health and your nails.
‘If your body is dehydrated your nails will get dry and brittle,’ Ms King said.
This game changer is one we’re definitely going to keep in mind next time we head to the salon. We’ll keep you posted.
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