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Prep your nails like a pro.
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Get the right shape before you paint.
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Apply nail polish strategically.
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Use Band-Aids (the sheer kind) to get perfect French tips...
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Or try a thick rubber band...
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Or go for hole reinforcement labels for the French look.
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You can also use hole reinforcement labels to get a half moon manicure.
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Try a toothpick to make small and sweet nail art...
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Or you can DIY a dotting tool.
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There are actually a ton of dotting options you should know about.
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If you'd rather not use a dotting tool, try a Band-Aid.
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Use tape to create geometric nails.
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Blow through a straw to create splatter paint nails...
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Or use an old makeup brush.
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Draw designs with a metallic permanent marker.
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Create an ombre look with a sponge.
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Apply a petroleum-based ointment around the nails BEFORE you start painting for easy clean-up.
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Use glitter polish to disguise chipped nails.