Gel nail chipped 3 days in

[tiredhadenough]

Well as the title says really. Had my nails done on Wednesday and tonight my thumb has chipped. Do I go back? It's a right pain as usually they last 4 weeks 😭

[Toottooot]

Most salons I’ve used have a policy that they’ll fix any issues within 1 week of nails being done.

[FormerlyPathologicallyHappy]

If you don’t oil the nail twice a day the nail flexes every time it’s wet & pulls the coating away from the nail.

Its an acrylic paint at the end of the day not Kevlar.

[SummaLuvin]

Was it standard gel or BIAB? With standard gel I would always chip within 2-5 days despite claims it can last weeks and weeks. With BIAB I don't tend to chip at all, if I do it is minimal and after 2+ weeks. The nail tech I go to has a policy where she fixes any damage for free within the first week - perhaps yours has similar?

[Hop27]

Did you keep your hand completely flat under the light?

[Luredbyapomegranate]

Yes go back. They should last 2 weeks minimum

[tiredhadenough]

I'm not sure that's the thing! This is the 3rd set I've had from this person and it's normally great and I have only had them chip slightly when I have broken a nail that's got long. I have no idea what happened. I'll go back and see what she says.

[astarsheis]

Go back. they will redo it

[Aria2015]

Assuming you didn't do anything not nail friendly, I'd go back. A decent place will happily redo the nail. I've had it happen before and just popped back in for a quick 10 mins to have it redone / patched up. It'll bug you if you leave it! Plus they should last 10 days (minimum imo).

[topofbighill]

So not durable. How did you chip it? I'm usually fed up of them after a few days.

[Youvebeenseeingsos]

How did you chip it?