nail polish top coat
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malaviKat
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I am a huge fan of Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails (with Nylon) polish in Nude (no. 95). I think the line has been reformulated somewhat so this might be categorized differently now. I'm not even sure this was originally meant as a topcoat - it's really just a clear polish but it works really well. I can go about a week without chipping/cracking/yellowing etc.
That said, if you're at all concerned about animal testing and/or ingredient safety (as I now am), SH is not the way to go.
(I'm currently phasing this out of my life and looking for something better).
That said, if you're at all concerned about animal testing and/or ingredient safety (as I now am), SH is not the way to go.
(I'm currently phasing this out of my life and looking for something better).
disconlemonade
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I really like China Glaze's fast forward top coat.
choozen1ne
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I would first get a really good base coat - I like Orly Bonder and China Glaze Strong Adhesion Base Coat they really grab the nail polish and keep it from chipping
For Top Coat I use Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat - it makes my nails really shiny and keeps them chip free longer that others I have tried
For Top Coat I use Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat - it makes my nails really shiny and keeps them chip free longer that others I have tried
gildedangel
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I love Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails Strengthening Top Coat, it does a pretty darn good job. On the manicure I currently have on, I have been wearing it for three days with no touch-up top coats and I have only one minor chip.
claralikesguts
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i have tried a bunch of different top coats, yet my polish always chips. maybe it's not a problem with the top coat, but your nails. i'd recommend using a good base coat such as OPI nail envy
seche vite is my favorite top coat... it's amazing!!
malaviKat
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That's actually a really good point. Have you (OP) tried buffing your nails first so they're smooth?
Originally Posted by claralikesguts
i have tried a bunch of different top coats, yet my polish always chips. maybe it's not a problem with the top coat, but your nails. i'd recommend using a good base coat such as OPI nail envy
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That's actually a really good point. Have you (OP) tried buffing your nails first so they're smooth?
L1LMAMAJ
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yes i was thinking about that. maybe the problem is i don't have a good base. in a way it's like makeup. u gotta have a good base. i will look into all these suggestions. thanks for all the input everyone!
| Originally Posted by malaviKat
That's actually a really good point. Have you (OP) tried buffing your nails first so they're smooth? |
yes i was thinking about that. maybe the problem is i don't have a good base. in a way it's like makeup. u gotta have a good base. i will look into all these suggestions. thanks for all the input everyone!
malaviKat
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Get yourself a good buffing block. I went off nail polish for a while (as I was too lazy to polish regularly) and I found that a good buffer block kept my nails natural yet shiny (like I was wearing top coat). Overall this also helps polish adhere better (or so I've found, anyway).
| Originally Posted by L1LMAMAJ
yes i was thinking about that. maybe the problem is i don't have a good base. in a way it's like makeup. u gotta have a good base. i will look into all these suggestions. thanks for all the input everyone! |
ms. kendra
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Base - Orly Bonder, Seche Ridge Filler
Top - Seche Vite, Diamond Dry
Make sure your nails are clean and oil free when you apply polish, and always cap the edges/tips with each coat of polish you use.
Top - Seche Vite, Diamond Dry
Make sure your nails are clean and oil free when you apply polish, and always cap the edges/tips with each coat of polish you use.
GlamQueen21
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You can do the Sally Hanson's Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color has a Top Coat. It dries within 60 seconds and I really recommend this. Also, China Glaze Fast Forward Top Coat and Strong Adhesion Base Coat is great too!
NutMeg
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A couple more thoughts. Try wiping your nails with vinegar before starting to polish them, it will remove any oils without drying them out the way remover will. Also, be careful not to over buff your nails especially if you have problems with peeling/spliting/breaking. Only buff if you can see ridges, because everytime you buff you are removing the top layers of your nail, which weakens the nail gradually.
