Nail Polish

[Ponyup]

Any one have any advice on how to get Polished nails that last a long time with out chipping or peeling? I have really nice natural nails so I usually paint them at home. I use a color stay undercoat & fast dry top coat. & I find withing a few days my nail polish being to chip & peel. Does anyone have any recommendations?

[RLC12345678]

My mom has the most beautiful natural, hard, long nails. Unfortunately I did not inherit that gene But I know she uses this stuff on top of her polish and it makes her polish last a long time.

http://www.sallybeauty.com/shop/3210/113050

I know it says it is a "strengthener" but it obviously protects, too, because my mom's polish always stays on.

[rivermom]

I don't know if what I heard is true or not. But I was told that it isn't one type of polish verses another that aids in chipping. It has to do with the natural oils in your nail that breaks down the polish which in return makes the polish chip or where off faster/easier.

Who knows...I at times can be such a sucker that I believe almost everything I hear. LOL

[Janet]

I've heard that too Rivermom! My polish, when I use it, doesn't flake or peel, but starts wearing thin on the ends.

[2tiredmom]

Avon makes a great new product peel on nails. It works wonders. No mess no topcoat just peel them and put them on. They have lasted on my nails for about 2 weeks. and i do dishes everyday. Just a thought.

2tiredmom

[Amber_lv]

It's all in the top coat invest in a really good thick top coat and it won't peel

[Ponyup]

Originally Posted by Amber_lv

It's all in the top coat invest in a really good thick top coat and it won't peel

Can you recommend a good topcoat?

[RLC12345678]

I have the crappiest nails ever. I only WISH I had this problem of finding a good nail polish. Oh well.

[Amber_lv]

Originally Posted by Ponyup

Can you recommend a good topcoat?

O.P.I has a good one also if you go to a local beauty store like Salley's or pierless they would be able to recomend a good one in your area also if you put on a thin layer let it dry and then put on a second coat this will help also make sure you are getting the edge of your nails thats a starting place for chipping and don't go over your cuticle (the bottom of you nail skin) this will cause it to not have a sealed bond with your nail

[Necee419]

Just wanted to add that you should also pass a cotton ball dipped in acetone on your natural nail surface to dry off any oils before you polish. This makes it easier for the polish to adhere to your nail surface.

[Janet]

With all the solutions being offered on this site for just about every topic there is.....how come us girls aren't ruling the world... WE HAVE TO FIX THIS!! LOL

[Amber_lv]

LOL Janet

[Janet]

We could do it!!! I love bossing people around..

[Sherry Lynn]

Originally Posted by Necee419

Just wanted to add that you should also pass a cotton ball dipped in acetone on your natural nail surface to dry off any oils before you polish. This makes it easier for the polish to adhere to your nail surface.

I have LCN gel hardner on my nails because they are so thin, so I don't use a polish.... but when I get pedicures they always wipe the nail with acetone first, put on 2 coats of the color, and then 2 coats of top coat. I only get a pedicure once a month, and the polish never comes off!

[cindy0721]

FYI... my manicurist once told me that if I ever polish my own nails to go across it not up and down. this prevents chipping ... and finish off sweeping the end of your nail across as well to prevent peeling..... good luck...