This rule is of such importance there's even a nail-polish colour by Essie named South of the Highway in its honour.

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Beauty brands are rethinking the design of applicators that come with their products, whether it's the shape of the tip of an eyeliner wand or the number of bristles on a nail-polish brush.

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Though most of the ten other candidates (Net entrepreneurs and industry players all) were in the room, no desperate attempt can be reported of any of them trying to seize Tracy's tiara, or even the bottle of metallic-blue nail-polish.

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Use acetone nail polish remover and a fiber-free cosmetic cotton pad to remove oils and debris, which can cause chipping and peeling of nail polish.

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Paper-thin strips of real nail polish that stretch to fit the shape of your nail.

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