When polishing nails, which practice is considered incorrect?

When polishing nails, which practice is considered incorrect?

• A. Thick coats applied
• B. Thin coats
• C. Even coats
• D. Multiple coats

Answer: (A)

The practice being tested is applying thick coats. Thick coats dry unevenly, tend to pool near the cuticle and at the free edge, and create a lumpy, streaky finish with longer drying times. This leads to smudging, peeling, and chipping. The recommended technique is to use thin, even coats—typically two or more layers—with each coat fully dry before the next. Thin layers distribute color smoothly, dry evenly, and give better opacity with less risk of problems, while still allowing multiple coats to build to the desired finish.

The practice being tested is applying thick coats. Thick coats dry unevenly, tend to pool near the cuticle and at the free edge, and create a lumpy, streaky finish with longer drying times. This leads to smudging, peeling, and chipping. The recommended technique is to use thin, even coats—typically two or more layers—with each coat fully dry before the next. Thin layers distribute color smoothly, dry evenly, and give better opacity with less risk of problems, while still allowing multiple coats to build to the desired finish.