{"id":49756,"date":"2011-12-09T07:00:44","date_gmt":"2011-12-09T13:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=49756"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:11:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:11:35","slug":"nail-chipping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/nail-chipping\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to keep nails from chipping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nothing is more annoying than having your nail polish<\/a> chip right after spending some dough (or time) getting a manicure.<\/strong> So, we\u2019ve gathered a few tips for keeping your nails from chipping<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to stop chipped nails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wear Gloves<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It sounds so simple but how often do we follow this advice? Even if you have a dishwasher, you still rinse off your dishes, which can weaken the polish and allow it to chip easily. Similarly, when you\u2019re doing basic cleaning like wiping the countertops in your house, slap the gloves on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buff \u2018Em<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s easy to forget this step because so often we\u2019re rushing trying to get the polish on and move on to the next item on our to do list. But, if you spend a few minutes buffing each nail before applying polish, it will adhere better to the surface and can last several days longer than usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spray Rubbing Alcohol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One reason your nails chip is because polish is applied the natural oils on your nails. To get rid of the oils, fill a regular spray bottle with rubbing alcohol and give your nails a spritz. Let it dry and rub your nails with a dry cloth. This removes all the oils and allows your polish to last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply Thin Coats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many chipping problems can also occur from having nail polish that\u2019s too thick. Even though it seems like polish dries in less than 15 minutes, it\u2019s best to give it around 30-45 minutes to cure. Tip: try putting on one, very thin coat and letting it dry for 30 minutes while you watch your favorite show. Then repeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try Out New Products<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If none of these tips work for you or you have nails that are thin and break easily, try a gel manicure or one of these alternatives.<\/a><\/span>. Nail polish strips are like a small sticker that can be applied to your nail, and they usually come in a range of designs and styles. A gel manicure is a newer technique that uses ultraviolet light to cure several light coats of polish. When you leave, your nails are dry and it typically lasts for a week and a half.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nothing is more annoying than having your nail polish chip right after spending some dough (or time) getting a manicure. So, we\u2019ve gathered a few tips for keeping your nails from chipping. How to stop chipped nails Wear Gloves It sounds so simple but how often do we follow this advice? Even if you have… Read More »5 ways to keep nails from chipping<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":854,"featured_media":49758,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[303927],"class_list":["post-49756","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty-tips-women","tag-body-care"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":49758,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/colorful-nails-300x225.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49756","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/854"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49756"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49756\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49758"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49756"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49756"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}