Why does french manicures not last as long as coloured manicures?

[aj1]

Does anyone else experience this, I do ok with coloured polishes but not with frenches, I chip with french....while I only get fading on the f/e with coloured polish. Technique is the same, help!

 

[lauren1989]

try painting underneath the nail and the edge it lasts alot longer also it may be the polish you use i find on the natural nail jessica or opi are the best

 

[Chelliesnails]

When you think about it - all those layers: 1 x Base coat, 2 x white, 1 x pink, 1 x top coat. These need to be completely dry, can take a good few hours to harden. Normal manicure 1 x base, 2 x polish, 1 x top coat. Try Dashing Divas from sweet squared these are fantastic!!!

 

[mizzy_dizzy]

Well prob not true with the high tec polish of today LOL
and maybe it was never true?
But I read once that white polishes are made with zinc or chalk content .... and thats why they chip so easy.....
I wonder if that is true or not lol

anyway ... shellac cream puff WILL totaly stay for a french! it is amazing!

or theres Dashing Diva ,
Or if it reallly has to be a normal polish essie marsh mallow is nice for a french