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Mistake No. 8: Painting your nails in a hot or humid area.

"I always say, 'Never do your nails in a thunderstorm,'" says Miss Pop. "It has to be dry when you do your nails because too much heat or humidity also prevents the polish itself from drying." Instead, always apply polish in an arid and cool place.

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