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We want to help you with the latter.

Nail Prep

The key to a long-lasting manicure starts before asingle drop of polishhits your nails.

New York City-based nail artistMiss Poprecommends theCNDSolar Oil Nail and Cuticle Conditioner.

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The vitamin E-rich oil helps strengthen nails, keeping them from breaking under nail polish.

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Now, watch Madelyn Cline’s beauty routine:

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