Nail Polish Pealing

Dec 26, 2011

Andrea T.

What's the best way to prevent my polish from peeling? I've tried a variety of different base coats, top coats, high end polishes, etc,etc. Doesn't matter,
they chip or peel within a day. 

Dec 26, 2011

Shelly T.

Do you buff your nails first?

How are you applying the polish? (As in, are you waiting until one coat is completely dry before applying another?)

Dec 26, 2011

Andrea T.

Not completely dry. Only about as dry as it gets in the time it takes me to complete one hand. Should it be completely dry between coats? 

Dec 27, 2011

Ariane C.

i find that if i apply thinner coats and wrap my tips it really helps. mine peel a lot too, i think i may have oily nails (yes that exists lol). and since i've been buffing them it has made a difference. try thin coats of polish, wrapping the tip upon the first coat, don't flood the cuticle and a thin coat of top coat. should make a difference.

Dec 27, 2011

Yurisahm V.

Buff your nails then apply some polish remover to dehydrate the nail. Next apply thin coats of polish no more then 2, and don't forget the free edge (tip) of your nail. Then apply a thin coat of topcoat. (Favorite is Seche Vite) wait about 10 minuets before each coat so that they each dry well, and avoid touching water for several hours like about 10 or more, specially hot water or steam. :) (also glitter polishes tend to last longer on nails) hope this helps :)

Dec 27, 2011

Andrea T.

Thanks all. I'm definitely gonna try these techniques.

Jan 11, 2012

Tip-Top-Nails T.

here is what i do on my nails... http://tip-top-nails.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-apply-nail-polish-and-make-it.html
i hope it is helpful ! 

Jan 11, 2012

Andrea T.

Thanks for sharing. I'll try that vinegar trick. 

Jan 12, 2012

Tip-Top-Nails T.

Andrea, let me know if it works for you!