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in Olive & Junes Long Lasting Nail Polish collection.

Hands with painted nails on a diptych template

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and that two coats of color usually dry in about 20 minutes."

Once it dries, its not going anywhere for a full week no matter what youre up to.

I love the system and they have a great range of colors to choose from, she says.

Essie Gel Couture in branded component on a light gray background

Allurecontent director Kara McGrath immediately after applying the Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish

Wear time:7 days |Finish:glossy |Available shades:20

How can I make my nail polish last longer?

Let the nails dry and then use isopropyl alcohol (75% and up) to cleanse the nail.

She says doing this will act like anastringentand eliminate any dust and debris from your nailbed.

Hand shot of Allure content director Kara McGrath immediately after applying the Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish

Allurecontent director Kara McGrath immediately after applying the Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish

This will create a flawless, ultra-glossy, long-lasting and fast-drying manicure, she says.

Its like painting on oil, which never dries, she says.

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Hand shot of McGrath seven days after applying the Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish

McGrath seven days after applying the Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish

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Olive & June Long-Lasting Polish in branded component on a light gray background

Hand shot of Allure interim commerce director Deanna Pai immediately after applying the Olive  June Long Lasting Nail Polish

Allureinterim commerce director Deanna Pai immediately after applying the Olive & June Long Lasting Nail Polish

Hand shot of Pai seven days after applying the Olive  June Long Lasting Nail Polish

Pai seven days after applying the Olive & June Long Lasting Nail Polish

Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in branded component on a light gray background

Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han immediately after applying the Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour

Hand shot of Allure commerce editor Sarah Han immediately after applying the Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour

Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han immediately after applying the Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour

Hand shot of Han seven days after applying the Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour

Han seven days after applying the Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour

Hermès Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel in branded component on a light gray background

Hand shot of Allure commerce writer Jennifer Hussein immediately after applying the Hermès Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel

Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein immediately after applying the Hermès Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel

Hand shot of Hussein seven days after applying the Hermès Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel

Hussein seven days after applying the Hermès Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel

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