Believe it or not, there is a proper procedure that is associated with painting your own nails. Not only is this procedure important to follow in order to achieve optimum results, but it can also help to keep your nails strong and healthy.

1. Choose a nail polish that best suits your personality. Many people tend to choose fun, bright summery colors during the summer. Winter months are perfect when paired with chilly, metallic colors. You also want to keep your workplace in mind. If you work for a conservative business, you may want to avoid showing up with black nails with skills painted on them!

2. Remove all old nail polish with remover serum and cotton balls. Many people choose to apply a nail strengthening clear coat of polish before applying the actual color. This will improve the overall outcome of your nails once you are finished.

3. Make sure to paint in a well ventilated room. You are probably aware of the harsh fumes that come from nail polishes and nail polish remover. It is beneficial to your health to avoid breathing these fumes in for an extended period of time.

4. Roll the bottle in your hands in order to avoid the buildup of bubbles in the polish. This is a more effective way to mix up the polish without shaking it up.

5. Depending on how deep your want your color, you can apply one or two coats of the actual colored polish. Be sure to let the first coat dry adequately before applying the second.