Can I stop my polish chipping?

BELIEVE it or not, there is now a hand cream that helps your nail polish last longer and prevents chipping.

i was initially sceptical about slixir (£21.95, slixir.com and victoriahealth.

com), which claims to have anti-ageing and anti-chip technology. But having tried it, i can vouch for its effectiveness. i got an extra week’s glossiness out of my gel manicure by doing nothing more than applying the cream to the backs of my hands and nails twice a day.

it contains avocado, jojoba oils and copper, which protect nails from cracking — a common cause of chipped polish. it works whether you are wearing a gel or a traditional varnish. A must-have for polish addicts.