Chipping / Short Wear
Press-ons that chip or lift within days — usually a prep or glue-cure issue, not the set itself.
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Key fact
Short wear is usually prep or cure-related; dehydrating and edge-capping restores 1-2 week wear.
How to get the look
Short wear is usually prep or cure-related, not the set itself; dehydrate the nail, size precisely, cap the free edge with top coat, and avoid water for an hour after applying to restore one to two weeks of wear.
How to wear
Extend wear by treating prep as the real job: clean, dehydrate, and edge-cap every set. If chips appear early, check the glue amount and the fit at the sidewalls, where most lifts start.