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How to Apply Dark Nail Polish Flawlessly

By rpalotay

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Dark nail polish is a ver "in" right now. But it can be hard to apply it yourself without looking vampy. Follow these simple steps and you can have cute nails without shelling out $15 for a manicure.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Dark Nail Polish
  • Nail Polish Remover
Step1
Apply two coats of dark nail polish, just don't get too close to the cuticle.
Step2
Apply a top coat to make the dark polish less jarring and more shiny.
Step3
Wait for your nails to be completely dry.
Step4
Either clean up your nails by using nail polish remover and a Q-tip, or soak hands in water and the excess nail polish will easily come off of skin with a little effort with a washcloth.

Tips & Warnings

  • Keep your nails short, it makes the dark color classy rather than trashy.

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on 9/11/2007 Don't forget to apply a base coat to avoid staining your nails with the dark colour.

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on 8/13/2007 Rawrrrr...thanx

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