How i keep nail polish from chipping. Had read in an article - and wasn't surprised -

that said frequent changing of shades weakens the nails.  Yeah, nail polish/remover dry them out.  And being that older nails are probably more prone, makes sense to go easy on them.

Anyway, when i use polish remover - the strong stuff, because that works to remove dark colors.  When it's all off, i rub my fingers with olive oil, then buff dry with a soft cotton towel.  From there, put on whatever color i choose.

And can go two weeks until it's time to remove and repeat.

Favorite colors are red, red and red.  That's one thing i like about being old.  i can wear red.  Granted, came up from a time when red on a young woman's finger tips was considered...eh, rather racey.  

But old women can get away with redredred.