How to keep nails painted?

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Dec 2, 2013

Kaitlyn M.

So someone started a post that got me thinking... I never paint my nail because I can't keep the darn polish on! It's so annoying! I love nail polish and pretty much only paint my toes for the reason... I can't even keep on the gel nail polish. Does anyone have any tips for keeping polish on?

Dec 2, 2013

Alexandra S.

Use top coats and strong nail polishes they may need a few layers also nail polishes aren't permanent and will eventually come off.

Dec 2, 2013

Kaitlyn M.

I have, and gel is suppose to last atleast two weeks! Which nail polishes do you use? But I know they don't last forever but more than a day would be nice 😕😥

Dec 2, 2013

Sabrina K.

I use a lot of different brands, but Essie is one of the very best! With a top coat on my polish last about 3-4 days. If your hands are wet a lot, like if you do dishes, clean and so on, the polish peels quicker, also if you pick them they wouldn't last, sometimes I can't stop picking them ;)

Dec 2, 2013

Kaitlyn M.

Thanks Sabrina!! I may have to try that brand! I've always turned my head at it because of the price but I guess there's a reason it's pricey. I guess honestly I'm rough on my hands... I work at a motorcycle shop and always messing with them

Dec 2, 2013

Sabrina K.

It is a bit pricey, but it's really worth the price, and the bottles a quit big, so you get a lot for your money! Sally Hansen is also great, I have less experience with this brand, what the ones I got are great, and they are a tiny bit cheaper :)

And Wauw, well I think with that line of work maybe nothing will last more then a day or 2 :) Pam, here on BL, is a gartner and I know she also has to change polish everyday :)

Dec 2, 2013

Maxime M.

Did you use the gel polish professionals use at a salon? My gel polish lasts for over 4 weeks...

Dec 2, 2013

Kaitlyn M.

The gel I use is the at home one. But no chemicals at work. I sometimes move them around and such.

Dec 2, 2013

Meg K.

You may not be doing all the steps necessary for the gelato last or not using good products. However even at a salon gel doesn't last me longer than a week, have you considered acrylics?

Dec 2, 2013

Kaitlyn M.

Hmmm maybe I'm not. I'll see if I am or not lol but as far as acrylics I was wearing them but I got laid off from my job and couldn't afford them. Kima I'll have to try that thanks!!