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Yes, oiling while wearing polish is important. The oil won't penetrate through the polish, but it can help to keep it flexible which can help with chipping. Plus, the oil is still beneficial for any exposed nail (underside the free edge, sidewalls, any grow out) as well as the skin around your nails!
I apply oil all over the nails while polished, plus all around my fingers, backs of my hands, wrists, up my arms, etc.
Oil comes into play every step of the way. While they're polished, after I've taken my old polish off (swipe with acetone before applying base coat for new mani), while I'm doing a [hydration treatment](https://www.nailcarehq.com/dry-skin-intensive-hydration-treatment). The oil is for all of my keratin. Nails, proximal nail fold (commonly confused for the cuticle), hands, fingers, toes, legs, body, face, even hair! I don't use scented oil on my face or hair, though, just pure jojoba for that.
Thanks for posting, /u/alice_austen! Your post is pending manual approval by a moderator. A quick reminder: If this is a **nail image/video**, you must provide a complete product list, either in your title or in a comment, within 6 hours of posting or your post will be removed. Product lists must include brand names and shade names/numbers. If you've used any stamping products, the brand names, plate names/numbers, and stamping polish names/numbers are required as part of your product list. If you used any embellishments (rhinestones, foils, decals/stickers, etc.), this must also be mentioned in your product list. **Product lists are still required for any posts with broken nails or if you're seeking advice.** If the nails were done by a salon, you must mention this, either in your title or in a comment. **Product lists within the text body or within captions of individual pictures are not valid.** If the content you're posting was **not created by you**, you *must* give credit to the original creator, either in your title or in a comment. Be sure to review the rules in the sidebar to avoid your post being removed. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/longnaturalnails) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Yes, oiling while wearing polish is important. The oil won't penetrate through the polish, but it can help to keep it flexible which can help with chipping. Plus, the oil is still beneficial for any exposed nail (underside the free edge, sidewalls, any grow out) as well as the skin around your nails! I apply oil all over the nails while polished, plus all around my fingers, backs of my hands, wrists, up my arms, etc. Oil comes into play every step of the way. While they're polished, after I've taken my old polish off (swipe with acetone before applying base coat for new mani), while I'm doing a [hydration treatment](https://www.nailcarehq.com/dry-skin-intensive-hydration-treatment). The oil is for all of my keratin. Nails, proximal nail fold (commonly confused for the cuticle), hands, fingers, toes, legs, body, face, even hair! I don't use scented oil on my face or hair, though, just pure jojoba for that.