Chip Free Guide

CHIP FREE GUIDE 

  • Always be sure to wash your hands prior to applying nail polish. No oily cuticles or finger nails! 
  • A base coat and separate top coat are an absolute MUST. You can't skip these! Just like you wouldn’t apply your foundation without washing your face and applying your favorite primer. Same thing applies here! 
    • The base coat not only strengthens your nails. It also fills in any ridges or unevenness, and provides a really great base for the color to go on top of. It prevents chips by making your nails an attractive surface for polish to stick to. 
    • The top coat strengthens your nails and also provides the ultimate protection against chips. It also seals the polish and adds shine (or gives a matte texture) to the manicure. 
  • Always use high quality nail polish! You're already here so good for you! Lower quality nail polish tends to have a thinner consistency that leads to chipping.
  • Let your nails dry for 1-2 minutes before applying the next coat. OOO Polish dries in minutes so by the time you're applying your second coat you should have no problems!
Here's a helpful video provided by @allievette

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So! Let's recap...it's base coat first. 2-3 coats of desired color (depending on nail polish color and opaqueness desired). Make sure to let nail polish dry in between coats. Apply top coat. 

Important tips:

  • Regardless of nail length when applying the second coat of nail polish, go back to the left most tip of each nail and drag your brush along the edge. This seals the the polish off on the tip of the nail and prolongs the life of your manicure. Do the SAME technique when applying your top coat. 
  • Wearing gloves and just being a smidge more delicate. Just a smidge... Triple O Polish is high quality so no need to worry about chipping but I recommend gloves when handling certain items or washing dishes, this helps prevent bumps against hard surfaces which can chip nail polish unknowingly. 

You now have the secret to flawless nails! Be sure to tag me with your beautiful manicures! #ooopolish 

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