By: Debasmita Chanda

 Doing something related to beauty and care is an art, if you want to be perfect. Many people think that applying nail polish is not a big deal. But they land up all messy.

There are certain methods that you should keep in your mind when you apply nail polish. Remember you are not painting, you are applying nail polish to make your nails attractive. So there are some easy tips to follow.

It is advisable to use the remover and apply nail polish only once or twice a week to prevent your nails from drying. Even if you do this, be sure to use removers with built-in moisturizers to keep your nails healthy.

There are some tricks to keep in mind while painting your nails to give them the perfect look.

• For the flawless application of nail polish, use a white nail pencil to line the nail tip from beneath for that pure white clean look instead of white nail polish.
• Do not forget tthe weekly hand massage. This increases blood circulation and enhances nail growth.
• To make the chip-resistant nail enamels last longer, submerge your freshly painted nails in a bowl of ice-cold water for 30 seconds.
• If your nail polish has chipped to an extent that touchups are of no use, better use the remover rather than trying to hide it under a coat of nail paint that makes the texture of your nails took uneven.
• Remember never to file the corner of your nails as it weakens them and make them brittle.
• Get fashionable and funky by doing your nails in a solid color and allowing them to dry. Then use a toothpick to make a diagonal line across your nails in a different color. More skilled artists can go for more complicated patterns of their own.
• For club night outs or hot dates, try metallic glints; nail piercing, nail tattoos and embellishments. If your nails are not as long as you desire, you can opt for fake nails too.
• A quick task can be achieved by using a neutral shade as the base paint and the white shade on the tips of your nails. 
• For shimmer and glitter, use a coat of clear gloss or sparkle on your dried nail polish. Silver glitter looks best on dark blue and black shades while gold glitter goes well with red shade. They are the best choices for bridal look or on weddings of near and dear ones and formal wear.