How to Get a Natural-Looking Manicure

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When I was growing up, I had a very basic nail care routine — no lacquer; just file and shine. Years later, as my career shifted away from my job in marketing, I started spending more time on my nails and transitioning to more professional polish options. During that time, I tried a bunch of different products that didn’t quite match my personal style, but I had a feeling something was missing. So after perusing the comments section of various reviews, I discovered the Nails by Kristy beauty line. The company makes cosmetic and nail products that feature nonsticky waxes, which really helps maintain a silky, natural, matte finish.

I was intrigued by its subtly warm color palettes and swoon-worthy finishes, but since my nails were a bit short for the buff base coat and metallic top coat I purchased, I thought I’d test out the entire collection. After several days of trial and error, I made the jump to a full, two-step polish menu. Below, I’ll share four ways to achieve a dewy, natural-looking manicure.

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