Secret #1:?Cuticle oil is a lifesaver.
秘訣1：指緣護(hù)理油是救命稻草。

When your nails look sad and you don’t have time for a full manicure, cuticle oil can moisturize dry skin. Olive oil or coconut oil will also work perfectly.
指甲不好看，而你又沒時間去做美甲時，指緣護(hù)理油能滋潤干燥的皮膚。橄欖油或者椰油效果也不錯。

Secret #2:?Add special effect during your dry time.
秘訣2：干燥的時候加點(diǎn)特殊效果。

Apply a long lasting?topcoat?and let it dry for four minutes. Then while it's still?tacky, apply a?chrome?or?holographic?nail powder using a eyeshadow?applicator. Finish with another layer of topcoat to seal.
指甲上面涂一層功效持久的護(hù)甲油，晾干4分鐘。趁著還有黏性，用眼影棒涂一層鉻或全息甲粉，最后再涂一層封層。

Secret #3: Your manicure doesn't need to match.
秘訣3：你的美甲風(fēng)格并不需要完全一致。

The key is to have high contrast in both texture and color. One hand can be soft and bright, while the other is dark and?edgy. The best part: You no longer have to worry about choosing between your two favorite colors—just wear one on each hand!
關(guān)鍵在于兩只手的指甲油材質(zhì)和顏色都要形成強(qiáng)烈對比。一只手可以涂成柔和的亮色，另一只手可以涂成前衛(wèi)的深色。最大的好處就是你無需再發(fā)愁在兩個最喜歡的顏色里做出選擇了，一只手涂一個顏色！

Secret #4:?Eyeliner brushes make the best erasers.
秘訣4：眼線筆刷是最好的清除器。

It creates a flawless finish. You won't spend the rest of the day trying to pick dried polish off your skin.
最后不會留下任何痕跡。你不用把剩下的時間都用來清除皮膚上干掉的指甲油。

Secret #5:?Painter's tape isn't just for your walls.
秘訣5：美工膠帶不光可以在刷墻的時候用。

Lay down the tape in the shape you want to 'cut out' of your nail color. Then, apply a base coat and two coats of polish around the tape. When you peel it off, you’re left with an awesome negative space manicure.
你想要在指甲油上摳出什么形狀，就把膠帶貼成什么形狀。然后涂一層基礎(chǔ)層，再在膠帶周圍涂兩層。把膠帶揭掉，就留下了漂亮的和其他地方不同的空白效果了。

Secret #6:?Simple nails often make the biggest impact.秘訣6：簡單的指甲經(jīng)常有最好的效果。

You don't need a lot of bells and whistles to still make a statement, so if you prefer subdued nails, rock 'em.
就像你不用搖鈴吹哨也能說話一樣，所以如果你偏愛柔和的指甲就涂柔和的顏色吧。

Secret #7: Cocktails aren't just for happy hours.
秘訣7：指甲護(hù)理也能搞雞尾酒。

Arnold mixes her own nail-nourishing cocktail to keep her nails from breaking and help them grow long.
Arnold把滋養(yǎng)指甲的甲油混合著涂來防止指甲折斷，并且有助于指甲長長。

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