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Step 2: Remove Polish
Step 2: Remove Polish Start with a clean slate by removing every last bit of old polish. Doing so allows new polish to go on more smoothly and last longer. If you're removing a dark color, use a cotton pad and a mild acetone polish remover (we like OPI Expert Touch Lacquer Remover, $5.95, because it contains moisturizing ingredients, like grape seed oil and aloe leaf extract). "Acetone remover cuts through pigment faster than non-acetone remover, which can leave traces of pigment on nails that can lead to discoloration over time," says Valinoti.

If you really can't stomach the smell of acetone, try Trust Fund Beauty Nail Polish Remover, $22. It's a non-acetone, non-toxic, non-flammable, plant-based nail polish remover that smells like mint, so you won't get any dirty looks from housemates for breaking out your polish remover in a confined space.

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