I need a top coat that won't chip.

[Fluffydressinggown]

I am sick of my nails chipping, usually within a day of me painting them.

I use a range of polishes and they all chip, OPI, China Glaze, Essie, Barry M, Rimmel etc.

I have tried OPI Start to Finish and Seche Vite. The Seche Vite gives them an amazing gloss and seems to set the polish but it doesn't stop chipping.

What do I need to buy?

[emsyj]

Have you thought about trying shellac/gelish? You would only need to get it done once a fortnight and it doesn't chip...

Otherwise, the best chipping tip is to cover the tip of your nail - so dont' just take the polish to the edge, follow over the edge to seal it (hope that makes sense). Same again with the top coat.

[Fluffydressinggown]

I do have geleration done sometimes and it is great.

I do like painting my own nails as well though! I am very quick and have lots of colours so it is no bother, just frustrating when it chips sooo quickly. Interesting tip about over the top of my nails, I will try that next time.

[FreshLeticia]

Shellac and the others chip for me too.
Am resigned to doing nails every few days now.

[littlemissmulledwine]

sally Hanson hard as nails is great

[Wolfiefan]

Base coat. Two coats.
Next day. Another coat and top coat.
Or wear light glitter or clear gloss.
My nail polish can chip by the end of the day.

[SunshineOutdoors]

Jessica top coat is good. Can't remember what it's called. I do polish, top coat, polish, top coat.

[Fluffydressinggown]

Thank you for your ideas. I will buy the Jessica stuff, I have had Jessica manis before and they last ages so that seems like a good idea!

I like the idea of polish/top coat/polish, will try that.

My polish (Essie) has not actually chipped today!

[jackstini]

DIY gel kit - then you get the no-chipping of gel polish but still get to do it yourself!
I got mine in March and absolutely love it

(& I love that you can paint over with normal polish in a different colour for a night out then take it off next day with normal remover and gel polish is still perfect!)

[ScienceRocks]

Where do you get a DIY gel kit from?

[jackstini]

//www.sensationail.co.uk
Or have seen in some shops - Asda, Boots, Tesco or Sainsburys