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[quote=Anonymous]Cuticles: I use Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover - it doesn't remove the cuticles per se but it does soften them so you can easily push them back with a cuticle pusher.

I don't bother with base coat but I do use Seche Vite fast dry top coat. Apply it to still-wet nails after you're done with nail polish and it will dry really quickly and prevent you from accidentally bumping your hand against something and smudging your polish. One thing is that it does create a very glossy finish so if you're using a matte nail polish, it won't be matte any more if you apply Seche Vite.

I do my nails from pinky to thumb. I'm right handed so I polish my right hand first (with my left hand). It's fine if you accidentally get a bit of nail polish on the skin around your nail - it comes off easily when it dries or worse case scenario, dip a q-tip in nail polish remover and remove any dried polish that way.

Brands - it pretty much depends on your body chemistry. I have noticed that if I wash my hands and nails before applying nail polish, the nail polish tends to last longer. I assume because you're applying it to a fresh canvas and not on top of all your body's natural oils or any lotions that you might wear, etc.

I don't think the high-end nail polish is necessarily better than drug store stuff but for me personally the nail polish that lasts the longest on my nails is Julep. It's expensive though! Zoya is a good brand too, and they will give you 3 nail polishes free for just the cost of shipping as their winter promotion - usually takes place in January or February, keep an eye on their website. OPI and Nicole by OPI are good, haven't had much luck with Sally Hansen nail polishes but the nail care stuff is decent and cheap, Revlon is hit or miss, Sinful Colors is cheap and good quality and you can get it at Target or CVS. I wouldn't bother with the ultra-high-end nail polishes unless they have a color that you really like that you can't duplicate with a cheaper nail polish.[/quote]

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