Why does my nail polish keep chipping?

[Nazgol]

When I apply at home. So annoying 🙄 any tips?

Ugh!

[jshm2]

Cheap nail polish or you're not using a nail protector & sealer

[Nazgol]

No I use essie. Isn't a cheap brand

[Massageman]

Prep. Two coats. AND- Must include a top coat.

[Massageman]

Thanks for the MHO. I worked a few years at a (supposed) 5* spa, so some of that Manicurist jazz must have rubbed off on me.

[whatshername03]

Use a base coat, two coats of nail polish, then a top coat.

[Jennz6]

Nazgol, try gel polish, it lasts longer and doesn’t chip

[Andres77]

You’re in Canada. It’s really cold,? Try two coats

[Nazgol]

Not always..

[Andres77]

When you try two coats does that help?

[Nazgol]

I don't always want two. Depending on the color

[Jaggermoves12655]

Maybe you're using low quality cheap nail polish

[Nazgol]

No. It's essie

[Jaggermoves12655]

How many coats do you apply?

[Nazgol]

Depends. If really dark one

[Anonymous]

Have you tried different brands?

[Nazgol]

I use the most common ones in stores

[LavLavLuv]

Apply top coat

[Nazgol]

I do. Even with their own brand of topcoat still chips

[LavLavLuv]

try gel polish