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Chip Skip

£13.52

£16.90

OPI Chip Skip Primer clear nail prep treatment bottle with a textured black cap, standing on a glossy white surface for longer-lasting manicures.
Hand displays a natural glossy manicure with clean, almond-shaped nails prepped using OPI Chip Skip nail primer treatment on a bright white studio background.
OPI Chip Skip nail primer shown as clear glossy brush swatches on a white background, highlighting a smooth treatment finish for longer-lasting manicures.
OPI Chip Skip nail primer brush applies clear treatment to a natural fingernail, prepping nails for longer-lasting polish on a clean gray studio background.
OPI Chip Skip Primer nail prep bottle displayed in a pink retail carton with black hanging tab, featuring Bond-Aid Technology and 15 ml size on a white background.
    OPI Chip Skip Primer clear nail prep treatment bottle with a textured black cap, standing on a glossy white surface for longer-lasting manicures.
    Hand displays a natural glossy manicure with clean, almond-shaped nails prepped using OPI Chip Skip nail primer treatment on a bright white studio background.
    OPI Chip Skip nail primer shown as clear glossy brush swatches on a white background, highlighting a smooth treatment finish for longer-lasting manicures.
    OPI Chip Skip nail primer brush applies clear treatment to a natural fingernail, prepping nails for longer-lasting polish on a clean gray studio background.
    OPI Chip Skip Primer nail prep bottle displayed in a pink retail carton with black hanging tab, featuring Bond-Aid Technology and 15 ml size on a white background.

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      Treatments & Strengtheners

      Prevents lacquer chipping on fingers and toes.

      Treatments & Strengtheners

      Chip Skip

      £13.52

      £16.90

      What it is: Nail polish primer to improve adhesion and reduce chipping What it does: Primes nails so nail polish adheres better and chips less ChipSkip primes the natural nail surface to increase the bond with your nail lacquer, helping to prevent chipping on fingernails and toenails. Just one coat of patented OPI Chip Skip nail varnish chip preventer will prime your nail surface so that nail varnish adheres better and stays chip-free. It will keep your manicure or pedicure looking beautifully fresh for longer.

      Start with clean your bare nails. Apply one coat of Chip Skip prior to a base coat, treatment or nail lacquer. Follow with 2 coats of your favourite OPI nail lacquer. Finish with one coat of OPI top coat.

      Ethyl Acetate, Aqua/Water/Eau, Ammonium Hydroxide.

      Base Coat Nail Polish FAQs

      Start with properly prepped nails and apply one thin, even layer. This gives your color something solid to stick to and helps prevent chipping, because nobody's out here trying to chip a fresh mani on day one.

      True nail primer creates a cross-linking adhesion and is typically part of professional systems like acrylics, where the product actually bonds to the nail for extra sticking power. Base coat works differently: it preps and protects rather than bonding at that level.

      Base coat builds the foundation for your color. Top coat seals it in and gives you that final finish. High-shine or

      matte

      , your call.

      Ideally, yes. They work as a team to keep your shade true to color and help it last.

      OPI Top Coat

      or

      Infinite Shine Gel-like Top Coat

      are both solid places to start.

      Let it dry completely first. A thin, even layer usually doesn't take long, but it varies depending on your system. Some may require curing, so check the product page for exact timing.

      Reach for a strengthening formula, like

      Nail Envy® Nail Strengthener

      ,

      Start to Finish 3-in-1 Treatment

      , or

      Natural Nail Strengthener

      .

      No. Gel polish needs a gel-specific base coat that gets cured after application. Don't mix and match here.

      Yes. It creates a protective layer between your natural nail and your color, keeping discoloration at bay.