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Everybody loves getting nails done at the salon but it can quickly get expensive if you get them done often. It’s easy to get salon-quality nails at home if you learn nail hacks from the pros and you’ll save money too!
Nail hacks are tips and tricks often used by professionals and the following hacks will help you get professional results. Try these 13 nail hacks to get salon-quality manicures at home and you are going to love the results.
1) Nail hacks to remove nail polish in 5 minutes using only 1 cotton ball.
![13 Nail Hacks for Salon-Quality Manicures - Remove nail polish in 5 minutes using only 1 cotton ball.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13-Nail-Hacks-for-Getting-Salon-Quality-Manicures-01.jpg?resize=720%2C410&ssl=1)
Learn how to easily remove nail polish with this 5-minute nail polish removal tutorial.
2) Apply multiple thin coats for awesome nails.
![13 Nail Hacks for Salon-Quality Manicures - Apply multiple thin coats for awesome nails.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13-Nail-Hacks-for-Getting-Salon-Quality-Manicures-02.jpg?resize=720%2C420&ssl=1)
If you want your manicure to last longer, apply multiple thin coats instead of only one coat. It takes more time but you’ll have a more vibrant manicure and it will be much stronger too.
3) An easy way to remove your glitter polish with nail hacks.
![13 Nail Hacks for Salon-Quality Manicures - An easy way to remove your glitter polish.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13-Nail-Hacks-for-Getting-Salon-Quality-Manicures-03.jpg?resize=720%2C600&ssl=1)
Take 5 cotton balls and rip them in half to make 10. Soak them in nail polish remover and apply it to your nail. Wrap your nails with 10 small squares of tin foil and let them sit for 5 minutes. Gently squeeze your fingernail as you pull the tin foil off your fingers and remove any remaining glitter with an orange stick. Follow these steps in detail to remove your glitter polish the easy way.
4) Dry your nails fast by dunking your hands in cold water.
![13 Nail Hacks for Salon-Quality Manicures - Dry your nails fast by dunking your hands in cold water.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13-Nail-Hacks-for-Getting-Salon-Quality-Manicures-04.jpg?resize=720%2C900&ssl=1)
Let them air-dry for 2 minutes then place your hands in ice water for 3 minutes. It’s the fastest way to dry nail polish with nail hacks.
5) Set your manicure with cooking spray with easy nail hacks.
![13 Nail Hacks for Salon-Quality Manicures - Set your manicure with cooking spray.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13-Nail-Hacks-for-Getting-Salon-Quality-Manicures-05.jpg?resize=720%2C857&ssl=1)
No time to air-dry your nail? No problem with nail hacks. Just lightly mist your manicure with cooking spray to prevent smudges.
6) Properly apply chunky glitter polish by dabbing first.
![13 Nail Hacks for Salon-Quality Manicures - Properly apply chunky glitter polish by dabbing first.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13-Nail-Hacks-for-Getting-Salon-Quality-Manicures-06.jpg?resize=720%2C540&ssl=1)
Nail hacks 101: Never brush on chunky glitter polish. Instead, apply a large dab and slowly spread it around your nail. Here are more tips for applying and removing glitter polish.
7) Nail hacks to fix a broken nail with a tea bag.
![13 Nail Hacks for Salon-Quality Manicures - Fix a broken nail with a tea bag.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13-Nail-Hacks-for-Getting-Salon-Quality-Manicures-07.jpg?resize=720%2C925&ssl=1)
How do you fix a broken nail with a tea bag? Start by emptying the tea bag and cutting a piece to fit. Apply a base coat to the nail and place the tea bag piece over the broken nail. Apply your favorite nail polish for a flawless manicure! Follow these steps to fix a broken nail using nail hacks.
8) Learn how to paint your nails like a professional.
![13 Nail Hacks for Salon-Quality Manicures - Learn how to paint your nails like a professional.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13-Nail-Hacks-for-Getting-Salon-Quality-Manicures-08.jpg?resize=720%2C759&ssl=1)
If you like these nail hacks, here are more great tips on how to paint your nails.
9) Easily clean up a polish job with nail hacks.
![13 Nail Hacks for Salon-Quality Manicures - Easily clean up a polish job.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13-Nail-Hacks-for-Getting-Salon-Quality-Manicures-09.jpg?resize=720%2C724&ssl=1)
Dip a thin paintbrush in nail polish remover to clean up your manicure. Looking for the perfect DIY manicure at home? Follow these 7 steps to a perfect DIY nail manicure.
10) Make your own dotting tool.
![13 Nail Hacks for Salon-Quality Manicures - Make your own dotting tool with a straight pin.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13-Nail-Hacks-for-Getting-Salon-Quality-Manicures-10.jpg?resize=720%2C1430&ssl=1)
Just grab a pencil with an eraser and stick a straight pin into it for a quick DIY dotting tool. There are different sizes of pins available at your favorite fabric store.
11) Get rid of yellow nails by soaking them in one of these solutions.
![13 Nail Hacks for Salon-Quality Manicures - Get rid of yellow nails by soaking them in one of these solutions.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13-Nail-Hacks-for-Getting-Salon-Quality-Manicures-11.jpg?resize=720%2C479&ssl=1)
The downside of always applying nail polishes is that nails start to get a yellow tint. Get rid of yellow nails by soaking them in lemon juice, a mixture of peroxide, and baking soda, or even toothpaste! Here is how to create these nail hacks approved solutions to fix your yellow nails.
12) Nail hacks to get a shellac manicure without using shellac.
![13 Nail Hacks for Salon-Quality Manicures - Get a shellac manicure without using shellac.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13-Nail-Hacks-for-Getting-Salon-Quality-Manicures-12.jpg?resize=720%2C540&ssl=1)
Create your own DIY shellac by using Sally Hansen Hard As Wraps Powerful Acrylic Gel, Sally Hansen No Chip Acrylic Top Coat, and your favorite polish. First, apply one coat of powerful acrylic gel. When dry, apply two coats of your favorite polish and let dry. Then, apply an acrylic topcoat for a shellac manicure with the shellac. All you need are these 3 products to make DIY shellac without the shellac.
13) Use a loofah to create mermaid nails with nail hacks.
![13 Nail Hacks for Salon-Quality Manicures - Use a loofah to create mermaid nails.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13-Nail-Hacks-for-Getting-Salon-Quality-Manicures-13.jpg?resize=720%2C720&ssl=1)
Nail hacks like this one are super simple. Just place a piece of loofah over your nail and sponge some polish to create perfect mermaid nails.
It takes years for salon professionals to learn these tricks and techniques and these nail hacks are just some of the best ways to get a salon-quality manicure at home.
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