Lauren Conrad's Guide to Chip Free Mani's

There are few beauty frustrations greater than having your perfectly polished nails start to chip a day or two later (right, ladies?). I eagerly jumped on the gel polish bandwagon when they first came onto the market, but after a while I had a mounting concern about the mini-tanning-bed-esque UV lights used in the process. So, about a year ago, I decided to swear off my beloved, long lasting gel manicures. But, all was not lost and lately, I’ve been testing out ways to make my traditional manicure last longer. And, it turns out that if the right steps are taken, even regular polish can last almost a whole week. Whether you’re heading to the nail salon or doing a DIY manicure, here are a few tricks to keep your nails perfectly polished all week long. Chores Before Manicures If you have a sink full of dirty dishes or gardening on your to-do list, check off those chores before heading to the nail salon. Otherwise, you’re just asking for a prematurely chipped mani. And, besides, it’s fun to reward yourself for getting all your chores done with a relaxing salon visit! For dishes and other housework throughout the week, wear kitchen or gardening gloves to keep your nails protected. Polish Remover: It’s Not Just For Old Polish Even if your nails were bare before beginning, always prepare your nails to be polished by wiping them with a cotton ball soaked in acetone-based polish remover. This will ensure that there is no oil, water, or moisturizer left on your nails when you lay on the base coat. Any type of residue left on your nails can prevent the polish from sticking.

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