how do you buff your nails? what does it mean, what does it do, do you need special tools to do it, and is there any way to do it with simpler around the house objects? also, whenever i do base coat, nail polish nail polish top coat, my nail polish comes off in like a big sheet. it never stays on! do i really need a base and top coat for my nails?
2007-01-04 09:43:18 · 8 answers · asked by ♥♫☺bee yourself☺♫♥ 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
it seems biker babe answered most of your question, but to keep your polish from coming off in one big sheet (assuming you dont have a fake/acrylic nail), it may mean that your nails are oily (natural thing, not to say you are greasy or something). try dabbing polish REMOVER on your nail, let it dry (which happens pretty quickly), then add a base coat. i learned this technique from my friend who is a nail technician on a cruise ship. my polish did the same thing and this method helps it stick. and buffing not only makes the nail shiny, but it helps even out the nail (if there are nicks or bumps), so that your polish goes on evenly. an uneven nail can also cause polish to bubble and it will not adhere properly....
2007-01-04 09:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by SWTCHKS925 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sell buffers at Walmart, beauty supplies, usually anywhere they sell nail supplies. They are like a thick emery board usually and have 2-3 sides. One side is slightly rough and the other side is smooth. If it has 3 sides, the rough is graduated...one rough and one a bit rougher. You smooth the ridges in your your nails down with the roughest side, then the next side and then the smooth side. Don't smooth them too much or they will be thin and break and peel easily.
They also have a buffer with a bit of leather attached and they sell a buffing cream to use with it.
Buffers make your nails smoother so the polish is smoother without using ridge filling polish first. It's supposed to stimulate your nails to help them be healthier. It makes the surface of your nails naturally shiny. I discovered the longer I buff (with the smooth leather side), the shinier they are.
As far as "around the house objects", I have been known to use my nail file on the smoothest side, but I'm not sure manicurists would recommend this procedure.
A base and top coat will help the polish stay on and stay fresher looking longer, more durable.
2007-01-04 17:57:56 · answer #2 · answered by rugbee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find that if I start with clean filed nails, I can apply one coat of polish. I let that really dry and apply a second coat. When that is reallly dry I apply ust a plain old clear top coat. Not a special labeled"top coat" just plain nail polish. My nails never seem to chip and this lasts a week to 10 days, usually due to grow out rather than chipping. Try it.
2007-01-04 17:53:32 · answer #3 · answered by sweet sue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should use the buffer for nails. They are really cheap and they are made especially for that purpose. Mine are usually 99 cent.
Your nail polish coming off can have several reasons. First, are your nails clean? If there is any lotion or soap etc on it, your nail polish won't adhere properly. Second, you might just use the wrong nail polish. There is some really cheap stuff out there that just won't last long. Buy yourself a good polish and you won't have that problem. You spend a little more in the beginning, but it will last longer, therefore saving you money in the long run. And don't think that really expensive polish is the best - check out OPI, that polish is really good.
2007-01-04 17:51:28 · answer #4 · answered by furballchaser 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know what you mean, the nail polish is so thick that it comes off all together in a sheet. you dont have to wear top coat if you dont think you need it. all that does is make your nails shine. as for the base coat, you dont have to wear that either but i would recommend it, especially if you wear dark colors and reds. the purpose of base coat is to keep the nail polish from staining your nails. w/reds and dark colors it will leave your nails yellow. definetley invest in a good base coat.
2007-01-04 18:12:07 · answer #5 · answered by amandalcala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you use a buffer to buff your nails and no there arent any household items that i know of if you buff your nails they get shiny and they look sorta pty well anyway you dont really NEED a base coat unless it is a dark color like deep red because part of the reason that you need a base coat is so that dark nail polishes dont stain your nails and if you think that is what tis causing your polish to come off then dont do it anymore and top coats who cares to me like you said the top coat just makes your nails chip i put on top or bottom coat and my nails chip in a day don tand nail polish is on for like a week
2007-01-04 18:04:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buffing your nails makes them shiny. This is good if you do the natural look. You do not really need to do this if you paint your nails, unless they are acrylic. Top coat for your nail enamel, essentially makes the color more brilliant. Say you paint your nails tonight and tomorrow the polish looks old, put a top coat on to make them come alive. So, it is not necessary but just helps them to shine.
2007-01-04 17:47:00 · answer #7 · answered by Biker Babe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buffing your nails makes them really shiny and smooth. You can find a buffer at Walmart or something. I have the same problem w/nail polish. What helps is to file the tops of your nails. Try it. It really works.
2007-01-04 17:51:51 · answer #8 · answered by Kitty Kat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋