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Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:20 am  |
| What is the best no chip nail polish? Any tips also for the best at home manicure? |
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Thu Oct 25, 2007 5:14 am |
| stovetop wrote: |
| What is the best no chip nail polish? Any tips also for the best at home manicure? |
OPI nail polish rocks!! To stop nail poish from chipping use a top coat then reapply it once a week. They also make a no chip top coat.
I always use red nail polish on my toes and my pedi's last 6-8 weeks by reapply the top coat. |
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Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:30 am |
| I agree, OPI is great for not chipping, especially on your toes. Most of the manicure/pedicure places by me only carry OPI and Essie polishes. I find that OPI is better, especially for the feet. However, my favorite color (Mademoiselle) is by Essie so I'll usually get that on my fingers and do touch-ups on my own. |
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Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:48 am |
| Northerngirl wrote: |
| stovetop wrote: |
| What is the best no chip nail polish? Any tips also for the best at home manicure? |
OPI nail polish rocks!! To stop nail poish from chipping use a top coat then reapply it once a week. They also make a no chip top coat.
I always use red nail polish on my toes and my pedi's last 6-8 weeks by reapply the top coat. |
Another vote for Opi. Yes, ITA with the 6-8 week pedi, and I dont even apply a top coat!  |
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Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:03 am |
OPI is my favorite brand of nailpolish. Right now, my favorite colors are Russian Navy (beautiful deep blue) and Chick Flick Cherry (the perfect red for paler skin-- it has a touch of blue to it). I have been getting into some Essie colors-- I loved Huckle Buckle for summer (a pretty iridescent purple).
As for no chipping I highly suggest Seche Vite fast dry top coat. This stuff is amazing. My nails stay chip free for well over a week. (I re-do them after a week or so, but I don't have too). I use two coats, but one coat is good too.
Seche Vite! You all need this.  |
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Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:26 am |
| This is a great thread, I hate it when my manicure chips. I usually use Essie because I like the colors better. Guess it's time for Opi! |
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Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:57 am |
| Another OPI fan here. I am fortunate that the salon right down the street sells it. With the Seche top coat I have no problem with chipping. |
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Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:19 pm |
My favorite OPI colors - the names crack me up ...
It's All Greek To Me
It's A Doozi Says Suzi
I'm Not Really A Waitress
Friar, Friar Pants On Fire!
An Affair in Red Square (just came out in the Russian Collection) |
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Thu Oct 25, 2007 5:29 pm |
OPI - oh yeah - love it .. Essie a close second. I just got an OPI color I had to have on ebay called: Mica my day.
It is spectacular on the toes. |
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Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:53 pm |
| sister sweets wrote: |
OPI - oh yeah - love it .. Essie a close second. I just got an OPI color I had to have on ebay called: Mica my day.
It is spectacular on the toes. |
OMG - what great name for a polish. Sounds like something from their Mafia line. |
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Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:02 pm |
| Oh Cool! It does, doesn't it and it is awesome... Holographic. |
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Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:03 am |
| totally OPI |
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Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:52 am |
| violetanne wrote: |
OPI is my favorite brand of nailpolish. Right now, my favorite colors are Russian Navy (beautiful deep blue) and Chick Flick Cherry (the perfect red for paler skin-- it has a touch of blue to it). I have been getting into some Essie colors-- I loved Huckle Buckle for summer (a pretty iridescent purple).
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-Siberian Nights from the same collection as RN, its a deep blue-purple with no shimmer.
-Big Apple Red for my pale skin, its a super bright, matte, pin up red. So pretty!
-Skinny Dipp'n in Lake Michg'n, a pale neutral pink that has silver flecks, looks great on fingers with one coat.
I almost bought Russian Navy but put it back at the last minute...maybe I'll have to go back today and get it, my Ulta had a buy 2 get 1 free special! |
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27~Texas~Oily~ fair~ breakout prone~ easily congested~Cysts caused by emotional stress~ Using Ayurvedic skin care and philosophy~ Dry brushing body and face~ On strict less is more routine~ We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars~ Oscar Wilde |
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Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:54 am |
| Definitely OPI. I do like a lot of Essie colors, but it's a mixed bag w/ Essie as far as chipping and streaking. |
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Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:23 am |
| Another vote for Opi and their color selection is to die for. |
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Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:51 am |
Thanks for the unanimous opinions - I went to Trade Secrets (Canada) and purchased OPI in "My
Daddy's The King" currently 2 for the price of one. Is "Seche Vite" available in Canada and if so where?  |
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Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:31 pm |
| And another vote for OPI, a manicure can last me a whole week with no chips. |
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Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:04 pm |
| I vote for EDS to start selling OPI products on line. |
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Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:13 pm |
| I second that vote! Anyone have a good rec for no chip top coat? |
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Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:27 pm |
| Seche Vite and Poshe are the BEST top coats. I like both. |
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Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:38 pm |
| chimera wrote: |
| I second that vote! Anyone have a good rec for no chip top coat? |
OPI has a product called chip skip...
http://www.opi.com/chipskip.asp |
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Sat Oct 27, 2007 1:01 am |
| thank you! |
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Sat Oct 27, 2007 10:26 am |
My favorite OPI color is Lincon Park After Dark. For top coat I like Seche Vite and Essie Good to Go Fast Dry Topcoat
If you're prone to chipping (some of it is probably related to how you use your hands) you should reapply topcoat more often. I really like the Essie for that since it's really thin and dries quickly. Don't forget to seal the nail by painting the edge of your nail (the part that you file) |
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Sat Oct 27, 2007 12:26 pm |
For an excellent base I suggest using Orly's Bond
Poshe is a fast drying top-coat that rivals Seche Vite and some even prefer it. My pedicure has lasted two weeks without any noticeable change with these products.... I use OPI or Essie color. |
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Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:01 pm |
| Definitely OPI. |
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