There might be some type of coating you can put on them.

Don’t go and buy cheap cheap nail polish. If you buy a better brand such as OPI you can get them on sale for $10 at times and apply 2 coats with a clear coat it lasts so much better. I always have my nails painted, it is my one guilty pleasure

Put 2 coats of nail polish ( allowing first coat to dry before applying next one ) and one coat of either clear top coat or nail hardener. Ususally you will find them all in the nail polish section of the dept stores . My nails are soft and breaks easily so I cant have my nails too long and only wear it on special occasions .

Put 2 coats of nail polish with one coat of top coat polish. I find my nails last longer if there is a top coat otherwise they chip within two days . Nowadays I use nail harderners more as my nails are soft and brittle . Try brands such as OPI or Sally Hansens as they are quite good . I heard the new one Essie which is only $2 is not too bad either .

Make sure your nails are clean, apply a base and top coat or use shellac or gel.

I have started using the Gel polish and it stays on a lot longer.

Shellac lasts really long and makes up for cost in its longer wearing time.

I have used faberge ceramic glaze nail polish for over 15 years now. I paint the top and the underside of my nails and I paint on up to 6-10 coats over the week. Then it lasts just like the Gell ones. I give myself three coats then apply the colour coat then the clear again building up a glass like finish. Cost is about $9-12 from all good chemists.

Thanks for asking this question; following the answers; same problem.

Oh wow there are some great tips i always have touble with nail polish. Will definately give these ideas ago. So glad i found this site i just search for what i need and find it!

great answers from the mums
make sure you have base coat, 2 layers of polish and top coat

I’ve used shellac and my nails last for about 8 weeks without chipping so I highly recommend you try love it’s fantastic and long lasting.

try the new gel polishes that you do at home, they are great systems and if done properly your polish wont chip

the new gel ones are supposed to be great, but are very expensive

shellac might be an option for you

2 to avoid cheap polish

there are some good comments here

Good suggestions in here I will give some a go

Did anything work well?

I find a few coats of a good top coat sealer helps with chipping.