I have used this nailpolish set many times, and no matter what, the results are not what I expect. Even when I've followed the directions to the point, the nailpolish does not last as much as I had hoped for. I was careful with my hands, wearing gloves while washing the dishes and trying to be gentle with my nails, the nailpolish chips and peels. I found that it was not worth the price nor the effort.