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13 Reasons Your Manicure Never Lasts

Sick of your nail polish chipping just days (or hours) after you leave the salon? It's not just bad luck.

by Jenn Sinrich  |  COMMENT

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You don't wear gloves when washing dishes
You don't wear gloves when washing dishes Remember how your mother or grandmother always put on a pair of rubber gloves before she washed the dishes? She did this to protect her hands and likely her nail polish too. "Not using gloves when washing dishes or cleaning can wreak havoc on a manicure," warns Saulsbery. "The water and soap can dry out the manicure, making it less shiny and likely to chip." She recommends investing in a good air of rubber gloves, like Casabella Waterblock Gloves, $6.99, or asking your roommate or partner to cover the chore for you until you take your polish off.



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