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The Secret to a Streak-Free Mani

by Staff
February 11, 2013
The Secret to a Streak-Free Mani

 

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Nude nails can be a perfectionist's nightmare, said InStyle's February 2013 issue. Some colors contain titanium dioxide, a chalky ingredient that leaves streaks.

To prevent this, nail tech Marian Newman, who painted models' tips at Donna Karan, suggests applying a layer of polish and then a thin layer of matte base to help the next coat of color adhere and go on evenly.

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Recommended is CND's Stickey base coat. With its thin consistency, this base coat dries in a flash.

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