Why Your Gel Polish Keeps Chipping
Let’s be honest we typically like to go with gel polish because it lasts longer, and we don’t have to worry about that ugly chipping that happens when you have regular polish on. However, there are times where you may get a chip on your nail polish and I know I know it might drive you insane! Well, I can put a few ideas to help you make your gel polish last longer on your nails.
Step number one you want to stop using your nails as tools, I myself am personally responsible for doing this as well. If something is too hard to open or my fingers are too big to access it I usually use a tip of my nail to go ahead and open it for me. AVOID DOING THIS AT ALL COSTS!
Number two the main source of your problem is improper application, if the gel polish is not applied correctly, it can lead to shipping so all in all you wanna make sure you have a good prep for your nail. You may ask "well how do I know if my prep is incorrect??" I’m glad you asked! When you’re prepping your nails, the first thing you want to do is make sure that your nails are clean and dry and free of any oils! Making sure that it is dry and oil free will make sure that the gel base latches onto your nail itself instead of sliding right off. Next, you’re going to want to gently buff the surface to remove any shine and follow up with the nail cleanser or possibly an alcohol wipe to remove any residue.
After that, you’re going to want to make sure that you use a quality base and top coat. I linked a couple right here that you can choose from that are available in our store and online . Will you make sure you have a proper base and topcoat? This is going to make your polish last longer on your nails, the basecoat helps the gel stick to your natural nail in the top coat seals in the color and adds an extra layer of protection against any chipping
After you have applied your gel polish correctly, you want to make sure that you avoid over exposure to water, so while you’re doing dishes or cleaning, just make sure you have gloves over your nails this way to help prevent it from chipping or lifting.
I hope it helped you as much as it helped me after doing these steps, my gel polish has definitely stayed on longer than normal. Let us know if these tips helped you or if you have any tips if you own you like to share in our comment section below.
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