How do you make fingernail polish last more than a couple of days?

I just can't seem to get fingernail polish to last. It comes off when I'm doing dishes or in the bath. That's using a base coat and top coat too! What brands last longest? Are there better undercoats?How do you make fingernail polish last more than a couple of days?
These are suggestions to try: you know how you have to scrub your dead skin off before you use a self-tanner? Well, you need to do the same thing to your nails before you paint them. Of course, you don't want to scrub them so hard you damage your cuticles so just do a good cleaning with soap and water and then file and buff them. Then, apply your clear base coat (which also keeps your nails from staining-yech!) then your polish coat(s), then your topcoat. There are some sealant products out now but, for me, the best way to avoid chipping is to protect them with light rubber gloves when you do dishes (what a hassle, huh?) and to be very careful when you're doing anything else that might cause chips. Have you ever had a manicure? OPI is a GREAT polish that lasts a really long time (wore it the entire week of my honeymoon with NO chipping!!) and it's sold in salons. Ask the manicurist if there's any tricks she uses. Usually, in a salon, they dry each coat under a little dryer before applying the next coat so that might work at home too!How do you make fingernail polish last more than a couple of days?
I agree with Erin B. Revlon ColorStay is great!
Revlon makes an nail polish that is FABULOUS!!! It's called Colorstay Nail Enamel and it says it last for 10 days, but my toes have been painted for 2+ weeks and they look great.
Never push back dry cuticles - cracks polish at base


Don't soak fingertips - the absorb water which temporarily puffs them up but when the go back to normal size will crack polish.


Clean surface - get rid of any trace of dust, old enamel, and moisture which can make adhesion hard for the new nail polish.


Shape your nails - your nails should be rounded with somewhat square corners.


Apply a Base coat - makes adhesion better


Use top coat


Apply oil to your nails and cuticles few times a week so your nails wont dry out which usually leads to chipped polish


Polish should be applied in three even strokes
To make your nail polish last longer you should always put on a quality top coat and also paint the tips and underneath your tips as this is where the polish starts to chip first -


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put over a shiny coat but one that ia transparent


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I find that most nail polishes you can get at grocery or drugstores chip really quickly, after only 2-5 days. My mom's a manicurist. She uses OPI, which she gets at a beauty supply store. She used it for my last pedicure. It lasted 4 weeks without chipping, even though I swim daily and don't wear shoes unless required by law. It actually took a good 10 minutes trying to get it off my toes in order to put a new color on.





When she does my nails, there is no base coat. She does two coats of color, then one of clear. That's it.
dont scratch it and apply clear nail strenghtener on your nails after you put on the polish or whenever it looks like its about to come off
I put a thin topcoat on every day until my next manicure. It works well, but the polish is a little more difficult to get off when removing. Also, wearing gloves while doing dishes, etc. works, too (I don't do it very often, though, it's just a pain).
i think you should wear hand gloves to avoid week nails or the polish to come out.


you should get them painted and then put your hand in cold water it makes the polish look better and it will last long also.
I have found that you should not use a base coat, instead apply 2 coats of polish(making sure they are completely dry before next coat) then your top coat. When painting your nails paint underneath as well. Also in my opinion OPI has the best Base and Top Coats.
SALLY HANSENS HARD AS NAILS TOP COAT. I DO NOT HAVE TO RE-TOUCH UP MY NAILS THAT OFTEN.
well, avon just came out with these strips you put on your nail and it polishes them dry!! you have probably seen the commercial. anyway they say that it lasts for forteen days without chipping!! tryi it!!
1.use bottom and top coat


2.get lond resisting


3.get water proof
Check into Sally Hansen's products. There are a couple of them that make your polish stay put.
I have a lot of luck with OPI brand and Sally Hansen. Make sure you are using a really good base coat, too. That can make a difference.
Put on a base coat first, then do two coats with the actual color and then follow with a top coat. Make sure each layer dries first
Clean your nails first with alcohol or nail polish remover, buff them with a buffer, paint one coat, let dry. Paint second coat, let dry, finish with overcoat of clear polish. The ones that last longest on me and seem to help my nails grow is OPI.
Have you tried a clear top coat?
Ok, I think the main thing is to take your time when painting your nails. The reason a professional manicure lasts longer is they use thinner coats and lots of them. It's boring waiting for it to try but it definitely keeps it going longer.





Preparation helps - make sure you wipe your nails with remover before applying polish. Sometimes the natural oils on your nails means that the polish doesn't adhere as well.





Always use a base coat and top coat. Rescue Beauty Lounge is one of my favourites to use - they do a base coat, top coat and a base prep coat! You can get their stuff from HQ Hair. My other fave is Nails Inc - it's where I get my manicures done all the time and their products rock - especially the Downing Street Diamonds base coat.





Finally, try and wear gloves when gardening or washing up and your manicure should last longer!
Top coat.
Lightly sand ( ever so lightly) your fingernails before putting on polish. Even with remover, there is still oils in your nails. By sanding a bit and ruffing the surface, the polish has something to adhere to by embedding into the nail bed. Just ruff up the nail a little though with a bufffer. Wipe nail clean, then polish. see if that helps...
put a clear over coat on it (they sell things like that specialized to making it last longer) that you can buy at the store! try try try!
i like www.elf.com evrey things a $ and it last about 2 wks
buff your nails first, then apply the base boat, colour, top coat. Make sure to let each coat dry before applying the next. buffing removes the oils from your nails. i like opi and creative nails.
top coat...opi always works best for me. sally hansen is a good brand also.