A manicure can break down in a variety of ways, and the causes are usually avoidable.

The fixes aren’t always quick and easy.

Who needs that noise?

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Your hands also show age easily.

You don’t have to spend $10 or $15 on pricey polish, though.

If you skip the top coat, you are asking for nicks and dings in your manicure.

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That’s everything from your nail lacquer to your cuticles.

AsGlamournotes,you want to wear gloves to protect your nails and the cuticle skin.

Just remove the excess lotion from your nails so the polish doesn’t dull.

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Try not to overdo it with soap or harsh chemicals.

Instead, use a mild cleanser if you find yourself soaping up multiple times per day.

They smell amazing, like birthday cake or autumn leaves or sun-soaked cherries.

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Your hands feel clean when you use them.

But asCosmopoints out,using hand santizer can break down the top coat, leading to chips.

They also cause the top coat to look dull and cuticles to become parched.

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Biting your nails

Biting your nails is a gross habit onalllevels.

It’s just not hygienic.

Nails aren’t food, people!

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Stop trying to eat ‘em.

It’ll prevent the immediate destruction of your mani.

But you should also take care to use measured doses and apply carefully.

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