Nail polish chipping is one of the most annoying things that can happen with an at-home manicure. Chipping usually happens when the polish doesn’t stick very well, the layers are too thick, or the nail edge catches on things.
You only need a few products to make a difference.
Why Does Nail Polish Chip?
Nail polish chips because:
- Nails are too oily before painting
- Old polish is left on the nail
- Base coat has been skipped
- Top coat has been skipped
- Thick coats of polish have been applied
- Nail edges are rough
- Polish hasn’t been allowed to dry properly
- The nails have been used as tools!
The tips of the nails usually chip before any other area, since they are used first.
Useful Products
Helpful products to prevent chipping include:
- Nail polish remover
- Cotton pads
- Nail file or emery board
- Buffer block
- Base coat
- Top coat
- Quick dry top coat
- Cuticle oil
- Hand cream
What You Can Skip at First
Beginners don’t need:
- Electric fail niles
- Large treatment sets
- Specialist top coats
Simple Anti-chip Routine
- Remove your old polish.
- Smooth the nail edge.
- Wipe the nail clean.
- Apply base coat.
- Apply thin coats of colour.
- Let each of these dry.
- Apply top coat.
- Cap the free edge of the nail.