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How to Paint Nails

A free Able Eyes how-to video on How to Paint Nails. With step-by-step guidance so you can get ready with confidence.

How to Paint Nails: step-by-step guide

Painting nails goes best in thin coats with drying time in between.

  1. Wash your hands and dry them fully.

  2. Sit at a table and lay down a paper towel to catch drips.

  3. Open the polish and wipe most of it off the brush on the bottle rim.

  4. Paint one stroke down the middle of the nail, then one on each side.

  5. Repeat on each nail on that hand, then do the other hand.

  6. Let the first coat dry for a few minutes, then add a second thin coat.

  7. Wait until the polish is fully dry before using your hands.

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