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Instyle Beauty Tips for Every Occasion

Among Instyle Makeover's list of tips are four pointers about nails.

by Staff
July 29, 2009
Instyle Beauty Tips for Every Occasion

 

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Among Instyle Makeover's list of tips are four pointers about nails.

#39: "Harden nail polish faster. Once they're partially dry, run nails under cold water. The icy temperature will speed up setting your polish." —Bethany Newell

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How to use cuticle oil in three ways:

#42: "Halt smudges. Drop cuticle oil on each nail just after polishing. The oil makes nail surfaces slippery, serving as a buffer beftween the lacquer and any object that might tarnish it." —Jaimi Brooks

#43: "Fix smears. Brush cuticle oil onto the nail and gently rub out the crease with fingers." —J.B.

#44: "Refresh dull polish. A spot of cuticle oil adds a nice sheen to lackluster lacquer. It hydrates nails, while sinking into every nook and cranny to smooth out imperfections." —J.B.

The magazine suggests using Jessica Phenomen Oil intensive moisturizer.

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