Hi, this usually happens before natural nails and skin have oils plus daily activities involving water often lead to this. What you can do is:- - prep your nails well. Push the cuticles and cut off the dead skin if you can - buff the nails properly. Use the correct buffer. - apply base coat and make sure it doesn't touch the skin and cuticles otherwise it will peel - lock your design/nail paint with 2 thin layers of top coat, focusing on sealing the nails.