Your nail care process

[Sunnylee]

Hi

Lately I've been really taking care of my nails, cleaning and buffing, the whole shebang. But I was wondering if there were some specific products to use before putting on nail polish to make it last longer. Most of the time is cracks off after a couple of days. I've tried Sally Henson hard as nails with no luck.

My nails are really strong and are very smooth and I just want to try to do the best I can with them with out getting them done at a salon all the time. I was just looking at this product called Nail Prep by dazzle dry.

It is supposed to prepare your nails with calcium and vitamin b5 for a longer lasting nail polish.

Anyone heard/ used this or anything like this? Or any other suggestions?

 

[BEA2LS]

Nail envy works for a lot of people (not so much for me though but than again i like hard as nails, everyone is different

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i think the best way to prevent chipping/peeling is a good top coat.

 

[Skin*Deep]

I agree that the best way to prevent chipping is a good top coat, don't forget to dab a little on the ends, as that is where peeling will generally start!

 

[Skin*Deep]

ibd makes some super durable mirror finish top coats, air dry and UV dry versions

 

[n_c]

3 days without chips/peel is good enough for me. I found that Orly's in a snap works great.

 

[RoseyPosey]

Using a good base coat helps as well. I LOVE Essie First Base base coat.

 

[blondie711]

A base coat of Nailtiques and top coat of Seche Vite keep my nails looking great for a week. Make sure you put the top coat across the tips tp prevent peeling.