Try A Brazilian Manicure To Get The Most Out Of Your Favorite Polish

Aside from the application of the nail polish, the main difference between a Brazilian manicure and an American one is the removal of the cuticle, says Today. While it starts out as a typical manicure by soaking hands in a treatment and exfoliating them, the nail technician removes the entire cuticle, rather than only a little of it like it's done frequently in America.

According to Allure, this process is completed with a specific clipper from Brazil. By removing the entire cuticle, they can paint the area, allowing the manicure to last longer. With American manicures, the space right above the cuticle is often left unpainted, resulting in an overgrown manicure after only a few days.

Once the cuticle is removed, the polish is applied to the entire nail and onto the skin around it, ensuring that each corner of the nail is evenly coated. After the second coat, the technician uses an orange wood stick that has cotton soaked in acetone wrapped around the tip to clean up the excess before it dries down.