We understand often you may collect nail polishes, however for best results, we recommend that polishes be replaced after 24 months of use. To help your manicure last longer try using one of our base coats to improve adhesion and our no chips ahead top coat. Make sure you use two coats of polish and wait 30 to 60 seconds before each application. Consider lifestyle. Nail polish wears differently on everyone. Some naturally experience shorter wear due to nail type and condition, and others have lifestyles that expose manicures to chips and peeling. Here are just a few reasons for chipping and peeling:

A primer is not always needed. For normal nail types, a base coat can provide the perfect foundation for your polish.Wrap the tips. Cap and seal the free edge to prevent chipping and shrinkage at the tip of the nail. To do this, remove most of the polish from the brush, then tap it across the free edge of the nail. Do this for every layer—base, both color coats, and top coat. This will “wrap” the free edge of the nail in longer-lasting color. For very short nails or little to no free edge, capping and sealing may be difficult. All our products are tested to the strictest regulations worldwide, and we remain committed to no animal testing. we select performance-based nail polish ingredients that meet the highest standards and consistently deliver the impeccable color, outstanding wear and salon-quality formulas you have come to expect from essie.

Soak off stubborn sparkle. For particularly stubborn glitter, try the same process you would use for removing gel. Wrap the nails tightly with removal wraps for 2-3 minutes, then remove the wraps. The glitter should be gone. The cuticle is dry, dead skin that is tightly bound to the nail plate. Cuticles appear white on the nail if not hydrated and softened regularly with apricot cuticle oil. Essie’s apricot cuticle oil is a cuticle hydrator that can be used before or after a manicure or a pedicure. If used before, be sure to thoroughly cleanse the nail before polish application. apricot cuticle oil should also be used to hydrate nails after polish or gel removal. It’s not all fun and games, though. With all the painting and subsequent removing of polishes, my nails go through a lot. Despite doing my best to keep them long, they’ve been chipping and peeling more than usual. The other day, in fact, I was reaching for my remote while watching TV and accidentally broke a nail. Yes, I broke a nail while watching TV. That’s how bad things had gotten. Dress in layers. Some sheer and pastel polish shades will appear uneven on the first coat, but will even out for flawless coverage on coat two. Always apply two coats.

Any blog suggesting this is incorrect. essie brand does not test on animals. As a L’Oréal brand, our company does not test any of its products or any of its ingredients on animals and has been at the forefront of alternative testing methods for over 30 years. Or if you prefer more of a traditional gel manicure, please visit the salon locatorto find an essie gel salon near you. These are stainless steel mixing balls to help mix the color and ensure it stays at the right consistency for a fluid, flawless application. Include top coat. Re-apply top coat every other day (capping and sealing free edge each time) to help prevent chips and maintain wear and shine longer.