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12 Major Manicure Mistakes You're Probably Making

Giving yourself a mani may seem harmless enough, but there are some key techniques that, if done incorrectly, can not only ruin your entire paint job, but can also risk your health (does clipping your cuticles ring a bell?). We tapped Miss Pop, one of the top nail artists in the biz, to give us her insider advice on which specific polish tips to heed and which ones to entirely avoid. Scroll down to unlock a dozen lacquer lapses that are often overlooked — and how to correct them stat!

Mistake No. 1: Not using a base coat.
Mistake No. 2: Cutting your cuticles.
Mistake No. 3: Not washing your tools.
Mistake No. 4: Using the jet chairs.
Mistake No. 5: Using Q-tips to clean up your mistakes.
Mistake No. 6: Applying thick coats of paint.
Mistake No. 7: Shaking your nail polish bottle.
Mistake No. 8: Painting your nails in a hot or humid area.
Mistake No. 9: Using quick-dry products.
Mistake No. 10: Filing nails in a back-and-forth motion.
Mistake No. 11: Drying your nails under UV lights.
Mistake No. 12: Washing the dishes and your hair.
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