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Fast fixes for chipped nail polish

 

A chip can make or break a perfect manicure. But no need to redo the whole job for just one nick. Check out our roundup of solutions to turn a ruined polish job into a fabulous touch-up feat.
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    The single nail chip

    Use a different, darker polish to repaint the nail. Add a design or some glitter polish to glam up your hand.

    Pinned by Ashlee Arnaud  from Trend-Style.com

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    Too many chips to handle

    Nail polish strips in a cool pattern are a perfect solution for a mani emergency. No time to dry? No worries!

    Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in Ring Toss, $9, target.com

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    A chip at the tip

    Try a colorful French manicure. Place tape on your nail so only the tip is exposed. Then paint the tip a different color…problem solved.

     

    Pinned from Makeup.com by Jane Achats

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    On the side

    Got a chip on just the side of your nail? Use a thin paintbrush or a nail art pen to paint a stripe over where your nail is chipped in a fun color. Use black or white for a sleek, polished look.

    Pinned by Lena Losilevsky found on beautylish.com

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    On the bottom

    Add a burst of colorful or metallic glitter to the bottom of your nail over the chip for a fabulous fix.

     

    Pinned by Karolina Valauskaite from weddbook.com 

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by Kelsie Ahern | 2/1/2016

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