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Celebrity Manicurist Jenna Hipp Shares Her Tips For Cover-Ready Wedding Nails

Jenna Hipp, Hollywood’s hottest “green” celebrity manicurist, is responsible for the perfectly manicured hands of Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, Fergie, Pink, and many more, which is why we’ve turned to her for tips on how to achieve gorgeous cover-ready nails on your wedding.

No colors are off-limits:
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Jenna dismisses any polish color rules - "Wear what makes you feel fabulous!" she says, like this Estee Lauder Wild Violet Long Lasting Nail Lacquer ($19).
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Hands, need love too:
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Nails are important, but hands need love, too. Jenna recommends treating them with NonToxique Age Reversal Serum ($38).
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Go natural:
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Shellack and gel nails reek havoc on the natural nail, so Jenna suggests going au natural & using eco-friendly polish like RGB 10 ($14), which is free of DBP and Formaldehyde.
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Avoid Chipping:
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Chipping occurs because oils weren't properly removed from the nail before painting. Jenna recommends applying rubbing alcohol, such as Rite Aid Rubbing Alcohol ($2.99) in all the little crevices.
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Still chip? Don't freak:
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"Have a friend or your makeup artist apply a light coat of the polish over the chip and seal with RGB Top Coat ($14)."
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Skip the French nails:
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French manicures are out this season, so Jenna recommends opting for a clean, milky fresh nail by using Tammy by Zoya ($8)
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Oil up!
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Jenna treats hands with Hope Gillerman Organics. "Her essential oils are my drugs!" Try Hope Gillerman Organics True Relaxation Muscle Remedy Oil ($48).
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Step away from the cuticle cutters:
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Jenna never cuts her client's live cuticles: "I use a glass file to smooth any rough surface. Try Sephora Collection Glass Nail Files ($8).
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