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Will the chlorine in swimming pool water affect nail polish colors?

November 01, 2009

Will the chlorine in swimming pool water affect nail polish colors?

Answer

Nail polish repels water, so the chlorine can’t get inside to affect the color. Once the polish has dried, it’s OK to go swimming. That’s not the case with hair color, because chlorine can soak into hair. — Doug Schoon is chief scientific advisor for CND.

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