Heatproof Your Beauty Routine
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the August 2006 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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I just had a manicure yesterday, and the polish is already turning yellowish. The sun's alchemic powers aren't limited to your hair and skin. "It takes only a day or two for the sun to discolor or fade nail polish," says manicurist Deborah Lippmann. "Always look for a topcoat that contains a UV inhibitor. They often say 'non-yellowing' on the bottle." (We like Lippmann's On a Clear Day and Nailene Sun Shield.) Outdoor action can also wear away polish more quickly than usual (strolls on the sand are brutal on pedicures), so be sure to apply very thin coats of color, which are less susceptible to chipping than thick ones. |
