在家也能輕鬆美甲

Secret #1: Cuticle oil is a lifesaver.

祕訣1：指緣護理油是救命稻草。

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，指緣護理油能滋潤乾燥的皮膚。橄欖油或者椰油效果也不錯。

Secret #2: Add special effect during your dry time.

祕訣2：乾燥的時候加點特殊效果。

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.

指甲上面塗一層功效持久的護甲油，晾乾4分鐘。趁着還有黏性，用眼影棒塗一層鉻或全息甲粉，最後再塗一層封層。

Secret #3: Your manicure doesn't need to match.

祕訣3：你的美甲風格並不需要完全一致。

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!

關鍵在於兩隻手的指甲油材質和顏色都要形成強烈對比。一隻手可以塗成柔和的亮色，另一隻手可以塗成前衛的深色。最大的好處就是你無需再發愁在兩個最喜歡的顏色裏做出選擇了，一隻手塗一個顏色！

Secret #4: Eyeliner brushes make the best erasers.

祕訣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.

最後不會留下任何痕跡。你不用把剩下的時間都用來清除皮膚上幹掉的指甲油。

Secret #5: Painter's tape isn't just for your walls.

祕訣5：美工膠帶不光可以在刷牆的時候用。

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麼形狀，就把膠帶貼成什麼形狀。然後塗一層基礎層，再在膠帶周圍塗兩層。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.

祕訣6：簡單的指甲經常有最好的效果。

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塗柔和的顏色吧。

Secret #7: Cocktails aren't just for happy hours.

祕訣7：指甲護理也能搞雞尾酒。

Arnold mixes her own nail-nourishing cocktail to keep her nails from breaking and help them grow long.

Arnold把滋養指甲的甲油混合着塗來防止指甲折斷，並且有助於指甲長長。