I just got this beautiful matte set but I’m slightly regretting the finish. Advice needed!

So I don’t get my nails done often but I got invited to go with some girlfriends and wanted to treat myself a bit. I went for a matte topcoat (first time) and I love the look! However, I’m considering putting on a uv gel topcoat because I’m worried the nails are going to degrade much faster than a normal set. I don’t really have the funds rn to get them filled regularly so this is probably a one-off for me and I want them to last as long as possible. I bartend and work with paint also so I’m concerned they won’t be as protected as they should be during those activities. Is there anything I can do or should I just go shiny before it’s too late?

So I don’t get my nails done often but I got invited to go with some girlfriends and wanted to treat myself a bit. I went for a matte topcoat (first time) and I love the look! However, I’m considering putting on a uv gel topcoat because I’m worried the nails are going to degrade much faster than a normal set. I don’t really have the funds rn to get them filled regularly so this is probably a one-off for me and I want them to last as long as possible. I bartend and work with paint also so I’m concerned they won’t be as protected as they should be during those activities. Is there anything I can do or should I just go shiny before it’s too late?