How To Get Your Manicure To Last For Two Weeks

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Muted mint green manicure at Costello Tagliapietra's fall 2011 fashion show. Photo Courtesy of CND.


There's something about seeing my nail polish fade at the edges that makes me panic and worried that I will be judge for leaving them unkempt. So every weekend, I find myself running back to my manicurist's chair for that "just stepped out of the salon" look. But according to Jin Soon, celebrity nail artist and founder of Jin Soon Natural Hand and Foot Spas, I can save a lot of money and time by applying a top coat twice a week to keep my nails from chipping. And while this seems like an obvious step, it really works.

I've never considered reaching only for my favorite glossy top coat in between nail salon visits, however, this 10-second trick kept my steel blue-gray mani fresh for two weeks in spite of constant tapping on the keyboard, getting caught in zippers and other unfortunate run-ins.

What's your biggest beauty blunder? Tell us in the comments section and we'll help you find a fix.

Meanwhile, watch the video below for fast and flawless holiday nail art you can get at home.

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12:33 PM on 12/30/2011
you pay someone just to repaint your nails every week? seriously? just to repaint your nails? Why would you do that? If you can put on a topcoat, you can paint your own nails. It's not that hard.
03:28 PM on 01/06/2012
A manicure is not just a "paint job." In fact, at most salons a "polish change" is half the price of a manicure. A top coat is clear and much easier to apply than a color coat because a minor mistake will barely show.
07:31 PM on 12/26/2011
It looks like she has a nightee on
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05:18 PM on 12/26/2011
That woman needs a fashion tip for herself. Get rid of that ugly orange lipstick and yellow teeth. Gross!!!!
08:44 AM on 12/23/2011
I appreciate these comments. visit rosesandgifts dot com.(send gifts,flowers and cakes to India.).

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