chipped nails
Polish needs redoing
Chipped nails are fingernails or toenails where the polish has partially flaked or worn away, exposing the natural nail beneath: I need a manicure—my nails are so chipped.
The phrase can also describe nails that have cracked or broken at the edges, with or without polish.
- manicureCosmetic fingertip grooming
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- top coatOutermost protective layer
- base coatInitial layer beneath finish
- brokenDamaged beyond function
cracked · jagged · brittle · peeling · snag · file · cuticle · lacquer · fingertips · hangnail · rough · splitting · flaking · buffing · repair · quick fix · salon · hands