What's worse than a heartbreak? The feeling you get when a freshly done manicure chips or gets nicked! If you have ever wondered (we are sure you have... many, many times) how to stop your nail paint from chipping and make your manicure last, then you have come to the right place.
We just curated some pro tips to help your manicure stand the test of time.
Before applying nail polish, always go over your nails with nail polish remover, even if your nails are bare. This quick step is a great way to remove any sort of build-up or natural oils from the nails. This will ensure that the nail polish sticks to your nail and prevents quick chipping.
Invest in a top coat
Applying a top coat is a step that most people skip, but it plays a major role when it comes to increasing the staying power of your nail polish. By creating a barrier on top of your nail paint, it prevents chipping and even adds a shine making your manicure look fresh.
The shorter the better
If you want your nail polish to last longer, then it is best to keep your nails short and neat. This is because the longer the nails, the more your tips will be used (read: peeling off stickers, putting keys on key rings, opening lids, etc), or it could snag on something and make your polish chip. So keep your nails short, filed and out of the way!
Allow enough dry time
Somehow we end up smudging our nails a lot more when we are painting them at home because of all the impatience. But here's something that will help you ensure that your nails are completely dry before - light touch your pinky finger nails to each other and then pull them apart. If your nail colour budges, then it obviously needs some more dry time, otherwise you are good to go.
Keep your nails healthy
Despite following all the above steps, do you still feel like your nail paint chips off quickly? Then the problem could be your nails. If your nails are prone to nutritional defects like ridges, peeling or breakage, then it is time you fixed those problems first, as nothing helps your manicure last longer than healthy nails.
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Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!
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Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!