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Chipping polish has been a problem since the
beginning of polish wear.
Nails are flexible and when they
bend, the inflexible paint on then cracks and peels away.
It is very similar to the paint on a
house... As the house is exposed to the elements and the wood or
shingles expand and contract with the moisture in the air.... The paint
on the house cracks and peels.
Hands and nails are in water several
times a day. Your natural nail is porous and becomes swollen and
soft when allowed to remain in contact with water. This allows the
polish to "let go" of the nail. That is why housewives
and swimmers have the toughest time with polish wear-ability.
Here are some tips to increase your
polish wear-ability.
- Make sure your nail is clean and
dry. No oil or lotion residue is on the nail. This
inhibits polish adhesion
- Next use a nail prep (OPI Bond-aid is
an example of a prep) that will prepare the nail plate for polish
adhesion. Available at salons.
- One thin coat of a base coat made for
natural nails. Dry
- Two to three coats of polish thinly
applied. (thick polish peels quicker). Please allow a few
minutes for each coat to dry.
- Once you are happy with the uniform
color or the polish application... Apply a GOOD quality Top Coat, on
the surface of the nail and under the free edge of your nail if you
have any length.
- Applying top coat under the free
edge.... in effect...... waterproofs your nail and helps prevent it
from soaking up water or other chemicals.
- Top coat should be applied every other
day... to replace the top coat that is being worn off due to daily
life. Make sure the surface of the nail is clean and dry
before re-applying the top coat. Top coat can be reapplied to
the underside of the nail every 3-4 days. This will keep your
manicure looking fresh every day.
- At the end of 7-10 days you should
remove all your polish and start over from the beginning.
- Sometimes at the end of the 10 days
your polish will want to peel off in one sheet. Try to avoid
peeling your polish off (even if it is fun) because it removes small
pieces of your nail surface causing damage to your nail.
Regular manicures (every 4-6 weeks) can
help you maintain your nails and they are a great way to pamper
yourself.
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