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" Nail art will forever hold a sweet spot in our hearts, but this spring, #ManicureMonday will be less about crazy designs and more about unexpected textures! The easiest finish to rock is definitely matte\u2014and both Jenner sisters were showing off non-shiny tips this weekend. Still, it takes a little more care than your average creme polish. Check out some simple ways to make your matte mani look awesome! 1. Keep your nails on the shorter side. Matte polish tends to chip faster than creme versions, and longer tips are more likely to get dinged up quicker. Trimming your nails at or below the tips of your fingers with make your mani last longer! 2. Layer matte polish with a matte top coat. On its own, a matte topcoat is only a super temporary way to rock the shine-free trend. It tends to wear off after a day or so. For the longest-lasting look, use a polish and a topcoat in the same finish. Try: essie &amp;#039;Matte About You&amp;#039; Finisher, $10, nordstrom.com MORE: 10 Perfect Polish Combos! 3. Wait between coats. Matte polishes dry almost immediately, so they don&amp;#039;t have time to settle into a smooth finish like typical creme formulas. Apply one coat, then wait for it to dry completely before you add more layers to get a smooth, opaque look. 4. Don&amp;#039;t forget the tip. Finish off your mani with one swipe of polish across the free edge of your nail! It&amp;#039;s just one extra way to keep your look from chipping so quickly. Do you have any tips for keeping your mani looking fresh? What other polish trends are you loving for spring? Sound off in the comments section!  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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