houston we have a problem...

with the whole "no manicures for this chick".  So far I've been good...I've painted my own nails and done an "eh, okay" job...until now. 
I tried to tackle the elusive perfect red manicure.
I failed miserably.
I don't know if I was nervous about it or what...(perhaps the wine didn't help...but it was red too!)
All I know is that it's all over my cuticles and I've been leaving little red marks all over my papers all day...so annoying.  Plus, I start school tomorrow and certainly cannot be leaving red nail marks on those notes, that would just send me right over the edge.
This is where you all come in.
I need help (yes, in more ways than one, but let's focus on the nails for now).
What can I do to stop the nail graffiti...is it just with red nails? 
Do I need a better top coat?
Does this happen to anyone else? (please please humor me and say yes).
HELP ME!(notice I put that in red)

Oh, and if you could give me some suggestions on songs you like for Spinning that would be helpful too!  Happy Monday Peeps XO