10 Beauty Mistakes You're Probably Making

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Forgoing a topcoat

It's frustrating to take the time to paint your nails, only to have it chip a day later. "You need to do some maintenance by investing in a really strong top coat, and apply it daily to seal in color and add shine," says Abdo. One to try: Seche Vite dry fast top coat ($10; at drugstores). Also try wearing rubber gloves when doing housework to keep polish from chipping or chemicals in detergents from ... more 

Photo by: Getty Images

Forgoing a topcoat

It's frustrating to take the time to paint your nails, only to have it chip a day later. "You need to do some maintenance by investing in a really strong top coat, and apply it daily to seal in color and add shine," says Abdo. One to try: Seche Vite dry fast top coat ($10; at drugstores). Also try wearing rubber gloves when doing housework to keep polish from chipping or chemicals in detergents from breaking down color.

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