The lady at the nail salon filled me in on some tips during my last visit.

Apply some olive oil over your cuticles and  nails before your manicure session. This makes the polish last longer on your nails, and keeps your cuticles healthy.

Before you do your manicure, buff your nails. This way, the edges won't seem crooked, and you won't chip anything.

After your manicure, let the polish dry for over 5 minutes, and then run cold water over them for about 15 seconds. This leaves your polish dry!