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Covington's advice for a manicure that lasts: Dehydrate your nails. "You don't want your nails absorbing any water before the polish is applied ... that will shorten the length of time your manicure will last," she explains. She suggests IBD Dehydrate, $15.50, before applying a good base coat like her personal favorite, Patricia Support Nail Lacquer Base Coat, $9. Wait three minutes before applying the polish color over your base coat, and apply a clear top coat every other day to prevent annoying nicks.
If you're going to the salon, Covington says to steer clear of two things: having cuticles cut and soaking your hands. "Always ask the nail technician to push [cuticles] gently back after applying a cuticle softener ... the cuticle softener will replace the need to soak your nails."
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