typical lifespan of a no-chip manicure?

dpbride2012

Hi everyone,

I am thinking of getting a no-chip manicure, and am hoping that the strength of the polish will let me get my nails done further in advance (thus saving precious time in the 48-72 hours prior to my wedding); however, I've never had one before.  

I'd welcome others feedback on how long their no-chip manicure lasted before looking less than stellar.

thank you!! :-)

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I got one for my friend's wedding and they said it would last 2 weeks... try 2 days. I was putting my makeup on for her wedding and a piece chipped off.  Lucky we had time to fix it but I was bummed.

I'd ask the salon if they have a guarantee so you could at least get your money back if something went wrong.

misscrafty84

I use gelish(I actually do it at home) and I get 2 weeks without chipping, I'd think you'd be fine doing it 3-4 days in advance

mrshall1027

I get shellac manicures, not sure if that's the same thing as no-chip manicure, and it lasts a good week and a half.  I'm pretty rough with my hands and nails too.  I got a french shellac manicure last Tuesday and they still look pretty good to me with no chipping.  I think you will be fine 3-4 days in advance and even if something did happen to one or two fingers, it wouldn't take much time for them to repair it.

Benny618

I've had Shellac and OPI color gel, I get them all the time because they last 2 weeks!  Occasionally I've tried new places that probably did not do them right and they didn't last the full 2 weeks, but if done right they should never chip.  I'd find a nail salon and get them done at least once or twice before your wedding to double check the quality of their work.  If done properly you can absolutely go a few days before the wedding to get them done.  I plan to do just that as well!

psuxdoll

The shellac and the gel manicures work really well!  It does depend a lot on the technician's work too!  I've had one done in a hurry (no thanks to the nail tech!) and it lasted a few days before chipping.  I've had others that have stayed on and not chipped at all!  The only reason I had to take them off is because my nails were growing out the polish!

I agree with the PP's here, 3-4 days should be fine, regardless.