Many women face the problem of nail polish starting to peel or chip at the tips of their nails just a few days after application. This ruins the appearance of the manicure and causes inconvenience. But you don’t have to immediately remove all the polish with acetone — there is a simple and effective way to quickly restore your nails to a perfect look and maintain your manicure with minimal effort. 

Let’s first understand why nail polish starts to come off the tips of nails so quickly.

There can be several reasons:

- Insufficient preparation of the nail plate before application (dirt, oil, cream residue).
- Poor quality base coat or top coat.
- Frequent contact with water and household chemicals without gloves.
- Using polish that is too thin or old. 

Now that you know the reasons, you can understand what to avoid in order to keep your manicure flawless for a long time. And if something does go wrong — don’t worry, we have a simple life hack that will help save your manicure. 

1. Use a soft nail file and gently smooth the chipped edges of your nails. It is very important that the file is soft — this will protect your nails from damage.

2. Degrease your nails using alcohol and a cotton pad.

3. Apply a thin layer of top coat to your nails. 

4. Check if the top coat has thickened. If so, dilute it to make it easier to apply.

5. Apply a nail drying product and wait for it to fully dry for 10–15 minutes.

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