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Why Does Polish Flood Around the Nail Edge?
Polish can cross the nail boundary when the brush carries too much product, the nail is held at an awkward angle, or the application area is too crowded.
Problem snapshot
First thing to check: Look at whether flooding begins near the cuticle, at one side edge, or only on the smaller nails.
Wherecuticle, side-edgeWhenimmediatelyPatternone-nail, several-nails
Possible contributors
- The brush has more product than the nail can accommodate.
- The first brush placement is too close to the edge.
- The hand position makes one side hard to reach.
- A small nail needs a smaller amount or a more controlled brush movement.
Try one change
Still happening?
Try the next variable, rather than changing fit, adhesive, and routine at once.
Product or tool variable
A cleanup tool can help with a cosmetic edge; it does not replace a lower-product test.
Prevention / next time
Treat each nail size as a separate placement problem instead of using one amount everywhere.
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