Here are 5 of the most original — and importantly, accessible — nail care life hacks you’ll find in this article. These simple yet truly effective tips will make your at-home manicure easier, faster, and more enjoyable. Remember them and confidently put them into practice! 

You can use eye cream to care for your cuticles — it nourishes the skin around your nails, softens the cuticles, and gives your hands a neat, well-groomed look. It’s a convenient alternative to special oils and treatments. 

If small cracks appear on the tips of your nails, don’t rush to the salon for an urgent fix. Simply carefully apply shiny nail polish to the damaged areas — this will effectively hide the imperfections and extend the manicure’s durability. 

To easily remove nail polish from the skin around your nails, simply apply Vaseline to the area around the nail before applying the polish. 

If you have some forgotten shimmery eyeshadows lying around, don’t rush to get rid of them! We suggest using them in a new way: just add them to clear nail polish to create a unique, original design. This way, you’ll not only refresh your manicure but also give your cosmetics a second life! 

If you don’t have a special nail polish remover at hand, you can use clear nail polish. Simply apply it to your nails, and before it dries, gently wipe it off with a cotton pad. The old polish will come off together with the clear polish. 

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