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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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Your nail plate isn't prepped or dehydrated properly
Your nail plate isn't prepped or dehydrated properly Filing and pushing back cuticles are two of the first steps in a manicure. "The nails plate must be lightly buffed and all oils must be wiped from the nail plate with remover or alcohol," says celebrity manicurist Sunshine. "The nail plate must be very clean, as this allows the base coat and nail polish to adhere to the nail plate and not lift or chip off the polish."

Image via Imaxtree

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