How do you make nail polish last longer?

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Thing

Whenever I get a manicure, the nail polish chips off within a day or two, especially when I work. I work in retail hanging clothes and I think the hangers make the polish chip off faster. I know nail polish lasts much longer on acrylics but I want to avoid getting acrylics because they damage my real nails so much when I get them removed. What can I do or use to make the polish last longer? I have a basecoat and topcoat (made by Orly) that are supposed to help the polish bond to the nail and last longer and resist chipping but it doesn't really work well. Any suggestions?
I'm not gonna wear gloves or anything on my fingers...that would just defeat the whole purpose of nail polish in the first place. Plus it would get all hot and sweaty.

Answer
when your getting a manicure ( or just giving yourself one) ask the lady to put a horizontal swipe of polish on the very tips of your nails.. this is like a barrier from chipping---honestly its amazing. i am not nice to my nails when i get a mani, but the stipe protects it from chipping. try it... good luck :]

ps. you can put the horizontal stpripr under or over your first coat,....

How can i make matte nail polishes last longer?

kiki

i just ordered an opi matte nail polish not knowing the difference between that and normal nail polishes and i was wondering if there is anything i can do to make the nail polish last longer since i now know it chips really easy.

thanks :)

Answer
Put a coat of clear nail polish over it

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