No-Chip Manicure

Last week I decided to do something a little different for the Thanksgiving holiday. I am constantly polishing my nails because after 2-3 days, they chip. The one thing that I miss the most about acrylic is that I could keep a good looking manicure for at least two weeks – chip free.

After browsing the web for tips & tricks, I settle on the common solution of layering! These steps have given me the best 6-7 day results:

* Two layers of a base coat

* One layer of color

* Layer of top coat

* Second layer of color

* Final layer of top coat

I know it probably seems like a lot (it did to me at first) but I’d rather put a little more time into the polishing up front, rather than having to waste time redoing them all after 2 days because of chipping.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri 22 Jumpin’ Jade

Sinful Colors 947 Mint Apple

Wet n’ Wild Shine 460D Kaleidoscope

Sally Hansen No Chip Acrylic Top Coat

Revlon Multi Care Base + Top Coat 965 (not pictured)

Sinful Colors 902 Basecoat (not pictured)

With this look, I decided to get a little festive with my ring fingers by combining a couple colors and adding a touch of sparkle. I think it turned out very cute! I have to admit that I didn’t get a full week’s wear because I did them in a rush and skipped the second coat of polish all together. But I can say that I was still able to get a good 4 solid days of no chipping…which is way more than I’ve ever experienced while not having them done by a professional. 

So next time you sit down to do your nails, give this method a try and let me know how it works out for you!