I'm still trying to figure out the best way to paint my nails with the opposite hand. Although I haven't become quite dexterous enough to master painting perfection, I have mastered two smudge-proof techniques just by using my little ol' pinky fingers to help me along the way. Try out these two tips below. They really do work, I pinky swear. (Groan.)
- Pinky first — Start polishing your pinky nails first. Then, work inwards toward your thumbs. This way, you won't accidentally smudge over any already-painted nails. Frustration over.
- Ready, steady — Ever get shaky hands while polishing? Avoid annoying mess-ups by using your painting finger pinky as an anchor. Just place the pinky finger of your wand-holding hand on the table to steady your strokes — kind of like a little kickstand.
Pierre Hardy
John Lewis
QS By S.oliver
Using your pinky finger sounds like a good idea, but I just use the elbow of the hand I'm painting with.
1I don't smudge that often but I'll try those tips because I hate a smudged nail!
2I usually only smudge because I get impatient to wait for them to dry!
3Also, paint your nails using the dominant opposite hand first. Like for example if you are right handed, paint using your left hand first. This trick always works for me.
4I think I do a great job painting my nails, but I am so impatient when it comes to waiting for them to dry!
5yeah, maybe it's because I've been painting my nails since I was in kindergarten (seriously), but I've never had much trouble with painting my leftie - these are good tips, though, and I actually get shaky hands woth both sometimes...
6Great tips!
7Great tips!
8I always put on a nail polish nicely...but i just can't sit still for it to dry and there it all goes.
9Nice tips! I hate smudges.
10thanks! i just finished my nails in "You don't know Jacquis!" by OPI and they look great!!
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