I do this too. I have found that when I've had too much caffeine my hands are less steady. So, think about if you are under the influence of caffeine, or alcohol or any other drug for that matter. I have to watch out for soft drinks and energy drinks.
I've been doing my own nails for 35 years (that's a lot of fume inhalations!) and I definitely have gotten better with practice. I guess if you wanted to practice a lot you could use a plastic hand that beauticians use for practicing when they are in school.
Something I read a while ago that I think could work: Olympic target shooters hold their breath when they fire, because your hands are steadier when you are holding your breath. So, maybe if you hold your breath when you are brushing on the polish, your hand would be steadier?
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