No matter how much the beauty world evolves, women still have one concern: how to make their nail polish last longer without opting for gel nail colors. For us, nails reflect how clean and tidy we are, which makes it essential to have them well taken care of at all times. While some of us are blessed with strong nails and wouldn’t mind opting for gel nail polish, others – like me – aren’t and wish to avoid this at all costs. Therefore, here are some tested and tried tips that will make your nail color last longer:

• Healthy nails are all about strength, so even if the results are not easily reachable, never give up on using a nail strengthener.
• Before applying nail polish, use nail polish remover in order to remove any natural oils that might cause the color to peel off in a shorter time.
• While getting your nails done at home or at the salon, skip soaking your hands in water – as this will cause your nails to expand. When they dry, they will shrink and your polish will crack.
• Use a sticky basecoat that will make your polish last longer.
• Thin coats of nail polish are also one of the secrets to make it last longer so avoid thick ones and instead, add coats to get the coverage you need. 
• Before applying your nail color, roll the bottle instead of shaking it in order to avoid air bubbles that will make your nail polish chip.
• While you should never apply nail polish on your cuticles because why would you, don’t at any cost forget to seal the outer edges of your nails with your nail color to protect them.
• Waiting between coats is also essential, so 2 minutes will allow the coat to dry before applying the next one.
• Finally, you must be aware that hydrating your hands and cuticles is very important, as well as wearing gloves while doing some housework!

Article Written by Mirella Haddad