教你在家自己美甲
Secret #1: Cuticle oil is a lifesaver.
秘诀1:指缘护理油是救命稻草。
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,而你又没时间去做美甲时,指缘护理油能滋润干燥的皮肤。橄榄油或者椰油效果也不错。
Secret #2: Add special effect during your dry time.
秘诀2:干燥的时候加点特殊效果。
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.
指甲上面涂一层功效持久的护甲油,晾干4分钟。趁着还有黏性,用眼影棒涂一层铬或全息甲粉,最后再涂一层封层。
Secret #3: Your manicure doesn't need to match.
秘诀3:你的美甲风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!
关键在于两只手的指甲油材质和颜色都要形成强烈对比。一只手可以涂成柔和的亮色,另一只手可以涂成前卫的深色。最大的好处就是你无需再发愁在两个最喜欢的颜色里做出选择了,一只手涂一个颜色!
Secret #4: Eyeliner brushes make the best erasers.
秘诀4:眼线笔刷是最好的清除器。
It creates a flawless finish. You won't spend the rest of the day trying to pick dried polish off your skin.
最后不会留下任何痕迹。你不用把剩下的时间都用来清除皮肤上干掉的指甲油。
Secret #5: Painter's tape isn't just for your walls.
秘诀5:美工胶带不光可以在刷墙的时候用。
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.
你想要在指甲油上抠出什么形状,就把胶带贴成什么形状。然后涂一层基础层,再在胶带周围涂两层。把胶带揭掉,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.秘诀6:简单的指甲经常有最好的效果。
You don't need a lot of bells and whistles to still make a statement, so if you prefer subdued nails, rock 'em.
就像你不用摇铃吹哨也能说话一样,所以如果你偏爱柔和的指甲就涂柔和的颜色吧。
Secret #7: Cocktails aren't just for happy hours.
秘诀7:指甲护理也能搞鸡尾酒。
Arnold mixes her own nail-nourishing cocktail to keep her nails from breaking and help them grow long.
Arnold把滋养指甲的甲油混合着涂来防止指甲折断,并且有助于指甲长长。
Secret #1: Cuticle oil is a lifesaver.
秘诀1:指缘护理油是救命稻草。
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,而你又没时间去做美甲时,指缘护理油能滋润干燥的皮肤。橄榄油或者椰油效果也不错。
Secret #2: Add special effect during your dry time.
秘诀2:干燥的时候加点特殊效果。
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.
指甲上面涂一层功效持久的护甲油,晾干4分钟。趁着还有黏性,用眼影棒涂一层铬或全息甲粉,最后再涂一层封层。
Secret #3: Your manicure doesn't need to match.
秘诀3:你的美甲风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!
关键在于两只手的指甲油材质和颜色都要形成强烈对比。一只手可以涂成柔和的亮色,另一只手可以涂成前卫的深色。最大的好处就是你无需再发愁在两个最喜欢的颜色里做出选择了,一只手涂一个颜色!
Secret #4: Eyeliner brushes make the best erasers.
秘诀4:眼线笔刷是最好的清除器。
It creates a flawless finish. You won't spend the rest of the day trying to pick dried polish off your skin.
最后不会留下任何痕迹。你不用把剩下的时间都用来清除皮肤上干掉的指甲油。
Secret #5: Painter's tape isn't just for your walls.
秘诀5:美工胶带不光可以在刷墙的时候用。
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.
你想要在指甲油上抠出什么形状,就把胶带贴成什么形状。然后涂一层基础层,再在胶带周围涂两层。把胶带揭掉,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.秘诀6:简单的指甲经常有最好的效果。
You don't need a lot of bells and whistles to still make a statement, so if you prefer subdued nails, rock 'em.
就像你不用摇铃吹哨也能说话一样,所以如果你偏爱柔和的指甲就涂柔和的颜色吧。
Secret #7: Cocktails aren't just for happy hours.
秘诀7:指甲护理也能搞鸡尾酒。
Arnold mixes her own nail-nourishing cocktail to keep her nails from breaking and help them grow long.
Arnold把滋养指甲的甲油混合着涂来防止指甲折断,并且有助于指甲长长。