How to Maintain Long Fingernails

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Using nail polish remover and a cotton ball

   Even if you don't have any nail polish on, still wipe over them to clean off any dirt and oil.
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   Step 2: take off any nail polish that's on your nails.

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   Step 3: Wash your hands.

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   Step 4: Rub some lotion on your hands.

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   Step 5: With the end of a nail file

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   Step 6: clean the underneath of your nails

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   Step 7: get any remaining dirt out.

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   Step 8: If your nails are brittle or are chipping

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   Step 9: clip them just a tiny bit or clip them so they are all one length.

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    Step 10: File your nails in whatever shape you like them.

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    Step 11: Rub some cuticle cream onto your nails and let it set for a minute.

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    Step 12: Push back your cuticles and then trim them gently.

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    Step 13: Get any dead skin off from around the edges of your nails with the cuticle cutter.

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    Step 14: Buff your nails with a nail buffer.

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    Step 15: Wipe your nails off with a towel or a tissue to take any lotion off that might be on the nail.

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    Step 16: Paint your nails with something that helps encourage nail growth.

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    Step 17: Put a base coat to prevent staining.

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    Step 18: Apply desired color.

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    Step 19: Use a top coat.

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    Step 20: After the first four days

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    Step 21: apply the top coat every day once a day.

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    Step 22: After the last three days

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    Step 23: apply every other day.

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