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How to Fix Chipped Nail Polish

Difficulty: Easy

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If your manicure is more than a week old when it chips, it's probably time for a new one.
Otherwise you can easily remedy chips that occur between manicure sessions.

Instructions

• STEP 1: Moisten your index fingertip with nail-polish remover on the hand that
doesn't have the chipped nail.
• STEP 2: Rub this finger on the chipped area to smooth away any globs or rough
edges.
• STEP 3: Let it dry and then brush a small amount of nail polish on the chipped
area.
• STEP 4: After the polish has dried, apply a clear coat of nail polish or polish
sealant to prevent future chipping.
• STEP 5: Wipe the polish residue off your fingertip with a cotton ball and nail-
polish remover.
• STEP 6: Avoid fast-drying polishes, which tend to chip more easily.

Overall Things You'll Need

• Nail-polish Remover
• Cotton Ball
• Clear Nail Polish Or Polish Sealant
• Nail Polish

Overall Tips & Warnings

• Use toothpaste to remove ink stains from polish.
• Acetone-based nail-polish removers dry out nails, which can cause them to split
or break.

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