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Why Does My Nail Polish Peel After One Day?
“you might clip whatever is hanging (but nothing more!).”
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“Uneven surfaces on your nails lends to cracks more easily,” she explains.
Avoid Excessive Water Contact
Looking for an excuse not to do chores?
Protecting your mani is it.
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Dunne recommends reapplying your top coat every other day to prevent your nail polish from cracking.
According to Isa, it’s beneficial to use a base coat for your nail throw in.
“If your nails are soft, use a nail strengthener as your base coat.
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For dry and brittle nails, opt for a hydrating base coat.
This helps maintain the right balance for your nails and prevents peeling.”
“Au contraire!”
“Top coat needs to fully cover your polish to ensure your polish is protected from chips and scuffs.
It should not, however, touch your cuticles.
A great way to clean up stray polish is with the Olive & June Clean Up Brush.
“Thick layers can peel off more easily,” Isa adds.
According to Tuttle, shaking leads to bubbles and bubbles lead to chips.
As such, she recommends rolling the bottle between your hands to mix it without forming bubbles.
Otherwise, it’s like wearing two different socksfine, but not ideal.
your polish,” Gibson Tuttle explains, noting that it’s super hydrating, too.
We love Olive & June’sCuticle Care Setfor its double-duty ease of use.
However, according to Tuttle, it’s necessary.
This can lead to clumps, which will make your mani more likely to chip," she says.
There are many reasonsmostly, damage from excessive exposure to water and biting.
Another thingdon’t forget too apply a hydrating cuticle oil or serum daily.
Another culprit could be overly soft nails, which can cause the polish to peel away."
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology.Brittle splitting nails.
Chan School of Public Health.Selenium.
