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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Jazzria Harris

I swear by these 6 clever tips to make my manicure last longer—and they've been approved by the experts

A close up of a woman's nails holding on to a chanel handbag - How to make your manicure last longer.

As much as I love keeping up with the latest nail trends and the look and feel of freshly manicured nails, I have to admit, occasionally I find the whole process a bit of a chore. As a die-hard BIAB fan girl, achieving a fresh set involves a nail appointment every few weeks and when you add to that the time it takes not only to travel to the salon but also to select the perfect nail look to recreate ahead of my visit (arguably the most time-consuming part), it’s not always the most time effective of treatments.

Now don’t get me wrong, on the weekend when I’ve got ample time to meander about, I love nothing more than treating myself to a manicure, however, on busy days, I often find myself wishing I could push my appointment just a few more days. So, in light of that, I thought why not speak to the experts to find out just how to make a manicure last as long as possible? Whether you’re a gel nail fan like me looking to stretch the time between salon visits or simply want to ensure your at-home polish lasts as long as possible, they’ve got all the tips and tricks to keep your nails looking their best. Keep scrolling to find out how to make your manicure last longer, according to the experts…

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