Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[Anneri]

Naughtyp, i am sooo glad to hear your Prince is back. That is such wonderful news!

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CartoonChic, i was a vegetarian back in the late 1960s and early 1970s. And ever since then, even though i eat almost anything, i generally only ate meat a couple times a week. My local cafe has fantastic grass-fed, succulent beef burgers and in the past year i've gotten to the point where i eat them a few times a week. I noticed my nails were stronger after i increased the protein in my diet. That's why the chipping was such a surprise.

I asked here because i wondered if anyone had heard of glucosamine or cal-mag making nails brittle. I'll keep blundering along. Does anyone use the Butter London Horse Power Nail Fertilizer? I'm willing to pay a little extra for something that works.

I probably have some Nailteques #2 at home. I was concerned about the Tosylamide/ Formaldehyde Resin in it, but that seems to have a lower toxicity than regular Formaldehyde..

I started to take Glucosamine maybe a year ago and haven't noticed a change in my nails, for better or for worse. Blundering along may not be so bad - I think as in skincare, nails and their well-being are a highly individual thing. What is good for me may not work on you at all - and it may change after a while. My nails started to become brittle and weak a few years ago after a time when I had the strongest nails imaginable. Since then, there're times when they are better and when they're worse, but I haven't found the wonder product which makes them strong again. i keep looking though!
What I found important is to nourish nails after removing polish. I never used to do that because I would immediately apply new polish and wanted the manicure to last, so no hand cream or cuticle butter. I now remove polish in the evening, apply Lush's Lemony Flutter and a good hand cream (I love Lush's Helping Hands!), and after one hour or so I apply a strengthening base coat. That seems to have a positive effect.

Oh, I had such a romance with Lush a few years ago! I nearly had every product they made at home. Now it's mainly skincare, a few bath bombs now and then.

 

[MRV]

Check out the latest from Essie! Essie does a sand... and more!

http://imabeautygeek.com/2013/09/29/essie-holiday-2013-encrusted-treasures-how-to-use-essie-belugaria/

 

[Anitacska]

Check out the latest from Essie! Essie does a sand... and more!

http://imabeautygeek.com/2013/09/29/essie-holiday-2013-encrusted-treasures-how-to-use-essie-belugaria/

Nice! This is the first Essie collection that's inspired me, although I will give that black texture polish a miss, it looks like a hot mess!

 

[MRV]

Yeah, they have great polish but last I heard they couldn't send it out? because it comes from the UK and royal mail won't ship any nail polish.

(Extra annoyingly they actually make the polish in Australia... but I can't get from their online store as it only ships for retail out of the UK)
Originally Posted by josephine90


Really? I havent ordered anything from the website directly before, i was just browsing np and came across someone talking about the sale. That sucks! But girls in the uk, go get it!

They do ship outside the UK (I'm able to order and it's not that expensive either), but the list of countries they are unable to ship to atm is looooong. Australia being amongst them, but not the US I think?

 

[honey on boost]

illamasqua is having a secret sale. tons of nail polish, all you need to do is create an account!

Thank you! Pink raindrops is on sale woo hoo!


They do ship to US but they charge more. Is anyone interested in doing a group buy? I can ship them all out for a few bucks once they get here. I'm loading my cart now

 

[Anneri]

Check out the latest from Essie! Essie does a sand... and more!

http://imabeautygeek.com/2013/09/29/essie-holiday-2013-encrusted-treasures-how-to-use-essie-belugaria/

Wowza!
I think I want everything but the black textured polish. WOW!

 

[CartoonChic]

Naughtyp, i am sooo glad to hear your Prince is back. That is such wonderful news!

-------

CartoonChic, i was a vegetarian back in the late 1960s and early 1970s. And ever since then, even though i eat almost anything, i generally only ate meat a couple times a week. My local cafe has fantastic grass-fed, succulent beef burgers and in the past year i've gotten to the point where i eat them a few times a week. I noticed my nails were stronger after i increased the protein in my diet. That's why the chipping was such a surprise.

I asked here because i wondered if anyone had heard of glucosamine or cal-mag making nails brittle. I'll keep blundering along. Does anyone use the Butter London Horse Power Nail Fertilizer? I'm willing to pay a little extra for something that works.

I probably have some Nailteques #2 at home. I was concerned about the Tosylamide/ Formaldehyde Resin in it, but that seems to have a lower toxicity than regular Formaldehyde..

I haven't used Butter London Horse Power Nail Fertilizer, but I think kimibos has. Can't recall her thoughts about it.

 

[CartoonChic]

Its really popular apparently. i ve seen them in a ton of blogs, its by the brand CND and its suppose to be the shampoo and conditioner for you cuticles lol.

Lush is addicting! Dun get me started on the number of bath bombs I buy every time I go in!
I ll give it a try, hopefully I would not injure myself! will look up that remover, if it works, I dont mind paying a little more
I only cut when I see a skin hanging out and it hurts, definitely will look those up!


Quote: Originally Posted by Honi

Cnd Solar oil and Cnd Cuticle eraser are amazing! I keep a small bottle in my purse and use while waiting for the train. Instant pick-me-up for nails

I think I'll check out the CND Solar Oil. The reviews for the CND Cuticle Eraser aren't that great on Ulta. I thought it would be a cuticle remover with that name, but it appears to be a cuticle moisturizer.

 

[CartoonChic]

I started to take Glucosamine maybe a year ago and haven't noticed a change in my nails, for better or for worse. Blundering along may not be so bad - I think as in skincare, nails and their well-being are a highly individual thing. What is good for me may not work on you at all - and it may change after a while. My nails started to become brittle and weak a few years ago after a time when I had the strongest nails imaginable. Since then, there're times when they are better and when they're worse, but I haven't found the wonder product which makes them strong again. i keep looking though!
What I found important is to nourish nails after removing polish. I never used to do that because I would immediately apply new polish and wanted the manicure to last, so no hand cream or cuticle butter. I now remove polish in the evening, apply Lush's Lemony Flutter and a good hand cream (I love Lush's Helping Hands!), and after one hour or so I apply a strengthening base coat. That seems to have a positive effect.

Oh, I had such a romance with Lush a few years ago! I nearly had every product they made at home. Now it's mainly skincare, a few bath bombs now and then.

I hope I'm not starting a new obsession with Lush. I want to remain sensible about it. Just hand creams and maybe facial masks.

 

[honey on boost]

Hmm, just saw the swatches and I think I may need the entire Zoya holiday collection. Here: http://www.thepolishaholic.com/2013/09/zoya-holiday-2013-zenith-collection.html

I really like Dream and Payton. I'll be putting those on my list and order them with some of the pixie colors I've been eyeing.


Quote: Originally Posted by josephine90

Do you guys get regular manicures? Or do you push your cuticles in yourself? I have no idea how to do it!

I do them myself. I Use sally hansen cuticle remover and GENTLY push them back then I rub off any excess cuticles and trim if needed. I don't trim off the entire cuticle just areas where I have a little piece of skin hanging.

 

[CartoonChic]

Thanks, Fuzzy! The L'Oréal bottles I have are about 5ml?


It looks nice on you!


Ooh, are they all circles?


Lovely manis!


Ok, no must-haves. If I get a few, it's ok. Hope that new holo is nice!


I'm basicly in the same situation, kind of carbohydrate (sugar) intolerant. However, my protein intake relies on eggs, meat, and fish (almost) only, because I'm also non-dairy and unable to eat major veggie proteins like soya and beans etc. This is a major

but my nails are still strong!

I got a cuticle remover some time ago but I don't really need it because there's nothing to remove!

Thanks, CC!


I thought you already had Flamingo?


They do ship outside the UK (I'm able to order and it's not that expensive either), but the list of countries they are unable to ship to atm is looooong. Australia being amongst them, but not the US I think?

That's good your cuticles are in such great condition. I use cuticle remover anyway as part of my regular mani routine whether I need to use it or not. I think it's habit. I do have Flamingo, but I want to get another bottle.

 

[CartoonChic]

Thank you! Pink raindrops is on sale woo hoo!


They do ship to US but they charge more. Is anyone interested in doing a group buy? I can ship them all out for a few bucks once they get here. I'm loading my cart now

What's the sale look like? Is it all polish colors or certain shades? I don't want to make an account to see.

 

[Fuzzy]

Thanks, Fuzzy! The L'Oréal bottles I have are about 5ml?


It looks nice on you!


Ooh, are they all circles?


Lovely manis!


Ok, no must-haves. If I get a few, it's ok. Hope that new holo is nice!


I'm basicly in the same situation, kind of carbohydrate (sugar) intolerant. However, my protein intake relies on eggs, meat, and fish (almost) only, because I'm also non-dairy and unable to eat major veggie proteins like soya and beans etc. This is a major

but my nails are still strong!

I got a cuticle remover some time ago but I don't really need it because there's nothing to remove!

Thanks, CC!


I thought you already had Flamingo?


They do ship outside the UK (I'm able to order and it's not that expensive either), but the list of countries they are unable to ship to atm is looooong. Australia being amongst them, but not the US I think?

wow 5ml? that's tiny! the other 2 L'Oreals I have are 11.7ml as well. I finally took the packing tape off of all my little boxes of nail polish and replaced it with the blue painter tape so I can get at them easier until I figure out a real storage solution. I hope some of them fit in that little drawered furniture thingy my dad & his GF have for me.

ugh I went into my kitchen this morning to find the bowls in the sink with water in them full of rusty iron bits and the sink was covered in rust too. So my poor rusty Corelle and my sink had to be scrubbed with Cerama-Bryte. yay! I got the rust off the bowls and the sink but my table knife's handle is not so lucky, not sure if I can clean that with something else(Autosol maybe?). This week is not going so good in some respects...

my hands look wrecked now *slathers hands in cream* I'll have to remove this messed up polish later.

 

[Honi]

I think I'll check out the CND Solar Oil. The reviews for the CND Cuticle Eraser aren't that great on Ulta. I thought it would be a cuticle remover with that name, but it appears to be a cuticle moisturizer.

I leave it on my nails for 10-15 mins, push down my cuticles and then scrub them with a nailbrush before washing my hands with soap. Removes all the drieness. Def not a moisturizer, but maybe they didnt leave it on long enough?

 

[honey on boost]

What's the sale look like? Is it all polish colors or certain shades? I don't want to make an account to see.

Here's the 5gbp sale there's also a 7.50gbp that includes foundations

 

[Anitacska]

Thanks, Fuzzy! The L'Oréal bottles I have are about 5ml?


It looks nice on you!


Ooh, are they all circles?


Lovely manis!


Ok, no must-haves. If I get a few, it's ok. Hope that new holo is nice!


I'm basicly in the same situation, kind of carbohydrate (sugar) intolerant. However, my protein intake relies on eggs, meat, and fish (almost) only, because I'm also non-dairy and unable to eat major veggie proteins like soya and beans etc. This is a major

but my nails are still strong!

I got a cuticle remover some time ago but I don't really need it because there's nothing to remove!

Thanks, CC!


I thought you already had Flamingo?


They do ship outside the UK (I'm able to order and it's not that expensive either), but the list of countries they are unable to ship to atm is looooong. Australia being amongst them, but not the US I think?

Yes, they are all circles, although Wish You Were Here also has smaller squares.

I would like to pick up a few Enchanteds, but none of them are "must haves", I will live if I don't manage to get them.

Here's my Harlow & Co. order from last week, KBShimmer fall polishes.


I especially love Teal Another Tail (3rd one from the left).

This is my current mani, DDP Roller Girl. This isn't one of my favourites, was pretty tricky to apply, very sheer and pulled a lot, but after 3 coats it looks okay. It's quite unique, but I'm still not very keen on it.

 

[CartoonChic]

Here's the 5gbp sale there's also a 7.50gbp that includes foundations

So only about $8?! I'm in for a few shades. I'd like Elope, Force, Grab, Gamma. Just shoot me a PM with a details. I have to run out and wont be able to reply back for a few hours.

 

[CartoonChic]

I leave it on my nails for 10-15 mins, push down my cuticles and then scrub them with a nailbrush before washing my hands with soap. Removes all the drieness. Def not a moisturizer, but maybe they didnt leave it on long enough?

Oh, I see. That was probably the case then.

 

[MRV]

Yes, they are all circles, although Wish You Were Here also has smaller squares.

I would like to pick up a few Enchanteds, but none of them are "must haves", I will live if I don't manage to get them.

Here's my Harlow & Co. order from last week, KBShimmer fall polishes.


I especially love Teal Another Tail (3rd one from the left).

This is my current mani, DDP Roller Girl. This isn't one of my favourites, was pretty tricky to apply, very sheer and pulled a lot, but after 3 coats it looks okay. It's quite unique, but I'm still not very keen on it.

Love that KBS teal, too! I picked up 2 polishes from their summer collection, and really liked the formula of one of them. Hopefully I can get this teal too, but I just did not see much else interesting from them so I did not order.

Maybe it would be nicer over a black polish?

 

[CartoonChic]

Here's the rest of my previous haul pics.




Colors by Llarowe
Row 1: Behead the Drama Queen!; Fresh Cut Grass; Gizmo; Young Grasshoppa; Zipper; Good Fortune; Thriller; Trouble; Rare Bear; In the Navy; The Bald & The Beautiful (shimmer)
Row 2: Smooth Criminal; This Girl is on Fire...Help!; True Colors; Tank Tops & Flip Flops; Dirty Diana; Shy-Ann; The Bald & The Beautiful (glitter); Little Red Corvette; Vamp; Billy Jean
Row 3: Ebony and Emeralds; Burnt Sugar; Black Gold, Texas Tea; Beat It




Dior: (Row 1) Abricot 236; Sunnies 448; Tie & Dye 858; Creoles 678; (Row 2) Galaxie 992; Destin 382; Mystic Magnetics




CrowsToes: Absolum - your potions master; Maxxed Out; Darling Diva: Flash; We Are the Champions; We Will Rock You




A England: The Knight; The Shield; Bridal Veil


I think that's it. Or at least all that I can remember. Now I'm just waiting for my new hauls to arrive.