A flawless manicure has the power to complete and enhance a look. The chipped enamel has the opposite effect, as it appears sloppy and unkempt. If you've noticed that your nail polish is flaking off right away every time you manicure your beautician or at home, then you need to make some adjustments. To prevent it from getting damaged, you must first change the way you apply it and the way you take care of your nails after the manicure.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Apply Nail Polish Correctly to Get a Strong and Long Lasting Result
Step 1. Consider getting a professional manicure
Beauty salons have all the necessary equipment to obtain a long lasting result. If you want the nail polish to last even longer and not to flake, you can opt for the gel manicure, which involves the use of a particularly fixing nail polish, whose action is similar to that of acrylic nails.
If you like to wear long nails, you can opt for acrylic ones, which are fake nails that adhere to real ones. While they are quite durable, they also cost more than a traditional manicure and require some effort
Step 2. Apply polish to dry nails
Although it is thought that nails should be left to soak before manicure, water can actually prevent the nail polish from adhering properly. This could make it chipped quickly.
You should also avoid applying creams or lotions to the nails before applying the nail polish, as this also prevents the product from setting properly
Step 3. Use good quality nail polish
Expensive nail polishes tend to be more pigmented, also usually contain fewer potentially toxic chemicals and have a better brush. That said, you don't need to spend 50 euros to buy a bottle of nail polish. Find a good balance between budget and the desire to have a flawless manicure.
To prevent the enamel from chipping, you must also avoid using fast-drying products. Although they contain the same ingredients as a traditional nail polish, the formulation has different proportions. This difference makes them more prone to chipping
Step 4. Use a base
Do not use 2-in-1 base and top coat - this product is not as effective as a base and top coat specifically formulated to perform a certain function on nails.
Step 5. Let the nail polish dry completely between coats
If you let each coat dry thoroughly, the enamel can harden and become even more resistant. In addition to avoiding damaging the previously applied nail polish, waiting between coats is a very important (albeit nerve-wracking) step to get a long-lasting manicure.
Step 6. Make several coats of nail polish
The enamel should be applied at least 2 or 3 times. Remember to let each pass dry before repeating the application.
Step 7. Apply a top coat
To start applying the top coat, spread a thin layer of it on the tip of the nail. Then, once dry, apply it to the entire nail. In this way the tips will be strengthened and the manicure will last longer.
If you have time, do more coats of top coat. This product should create a smooth and homogeneous finish, preventing the enamel from chipping or peeling
Method 2 of 2: Caring for the Manicure
Step 1. Try to keep your nails short
Since they do not come into contact with many objects in everyday life, short nails are less prone to chipping. For example, when you type on the computer, they don't constantly hit the keys.
Step 2. Avoid activities that could damage your nails
If you can't avoid engaging in a potentially dangerous activity, try to protect them as much as possible. For example, if you have to wash the dishes, be sure to wear gloves.
Step 3. Don't bite your nails, otherwise the nail polish will be damaged immediately
Breaking the habit is difficult, but remember that biting your nails will prevent you from maintaining a flawless and long-lasting manicure.
Step 4. Touch up as soon as the nail polish begins to flake
The touch-ups you make to color the chipped parts will not create an equally homogeneous or perfect result, but will prevent the rest of the nail polish from chipping.
This trick is nothing more than a flick of the tail to save the manicure. When the nail polish starts to flake, try to remove it with a solvent and do the manicure again
Step 5. When the nail polish starts to flake slightly on the tips, remedy it creatively
In such a situation, file your nail and apply another layer of top coat, focusing on the tip.
You can also choose a nail polish in a contrasting color and make a light swipe along the edge of the nail, as if it were a kind of French manicure. It is necessary to have a steady hand, but the result will be pleasing to the eye and will seem done on purpose
Step 6. If the nail polish does not flake, apply a coat of clear top coat every 2 or 3 days
This way it will stay in place and last longer. In addition, the nails will remain beautiful and shiny, without the need to repeat the entire manicure.
