No one likes chipping nails, especially when it happens barely a day after you’ve finished painting them or getting them done. With today’s Beauty Tip of the Day, you can find out how to prolong their prettiness for longer than usual.

It may seem a bit obvious but by applying a top coat twice a week, it’ll help to keep your nails from chipping. But taking the time to do this 10-second trick, you’ll be able to lessen your visits to the nail salon or be caught with chipped nails (despite all the furious keyboard typing, zipper catching, and everything else that always manages to snag your fresh polish).