How to Keep Nail Polish from Chipping

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Consider getting a professional manicure.. Apply nail polish when your nails are dry.. Use good quality nail polish.

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1

Consider getting a professional manicure.

Step 1

Consider getting a professional manicure.

2

Apply nail polish when your nails are dry.

Step 2

Apply nail polish when your nails are dry.

3

Use good quality nail polish.

Step 3

Use good quality nail polish.

4

Use a base coat.

Step 4

Use a base coat.

5

Let the polish dry completely between coats.

Step 5

Let the polish dry completely between coats.

6

Apply several layers of polish.

Step 6

Apply several layers of polish.

7

Apply a top coat.

Step 7

Apply a top coat.

8

Consider keeping your nails short.

Step 8

Consider keeping your nails short.

9

Avoid activities that could damage your nails.

Step 9

Avoid activities that could damage your nails.

10

Don't bite your nails.

Step 10

Don't bite your nails.

11

Apply touch-ups to any small chips that occur.

Step 11

Apply touch-ups to any small chips that occur.

12

Deal with small chips to the tips of your nails creatively.

Step 12

Deal with small chips to the tips of your nails creatively.

13

Apply another layer of clear top coat every few days even if you don't have any

Step 13

Apply another layer of clear top coat every few days even if you don't have any chips in your polish.

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