Nail Polish Question

Seeker

Seeker

Redneck Hillbilly
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Alabama
So for you that paint your nails.....

What type do you use and how long does it last?

I can't seem to find anything that last more than 3 days.

I don't get my nails done..in fact I have never had a manicure.

I do my own but just can't seem to find anything worth my money.

I always put 2 top coats on with Sally Henson but still can't get it to last anymore.
 

I know what you mean Seeker. I pretty much always use Sally Henson. I have tried others but none stay on my nails more than 2 days. I was wondering if there was some kind of coating that would keep the color longer.
 
If you figure it out please share.......

I know it all depends on how much cleaning you do...but come on there has to be something out there.
 

I mostly wear light nude or pink shades on my nails since those don't show chips as much as darker colors. I think most polish will chip if your hands are "busy" and into a lot of stuff.
 
Camper6 said:
It's lacquer. You can't expect it to last long on growing nails. You could try buffing your nails before applying the finish. Something to grip to like any paint job.
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That could be it I never buffer....Thanks.
 
C'est Moi said:
I mostly wear light nude or pink shades on my nails since those don't show chips as much as darker colors. I think most polish will chip if your hands are "busy" and into a lot of stuff.
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True... I hadn't thought about that, I tend to wear darker shades now.

Just tryin to stay hip...LOL
 
I usually get sally Hansen brand at the dollar store and my nails are usually done. I have to retouch them every couple of days depending what I’m doing. Woodworking and gardening are the toughest on them but I also take hair and nail supplements so my nails are fairly tough.
 

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So I must be on the right track with Sally Henson..Just got to stop workin' so hard....:cool:
 
jujube said:
I have the worst fingernails in the world. They're hopeless. Putting polish on them is like putting lipstick on a pig.

I do like my toenails painted, though, but it's getting harder and harder to get to them. I HAVE to lose some weight......
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LOL...There's just something about painting my nails that makes me feel good.

I have no clue why......
 
:lofl: JuJube. You have a way with words. Lol

I like doing my hair and nails because to me it represents my femininity.
Its a girly thing to do and I like being all girly. :bowknot:
 
I never wear nail polish but on a very special occasion or maybe Christmas if we are traveling to see my daughter I like the clear polish with the little silver sparkles. I use the cheap stuff, if it wears off a bit most of the sparkles stay on in places.
 
I use a base coat, then one or two coats of polish depending on how much time I have, like you Seeker, it dosn’t last more than a couple of days, however much it costs, I think a lot depends on the condition of your nails
 
Definitely a clear base coat first if you're using dark colours but not so much if you're wearing light..then I use OPI ( which is what the Nail salons use)... and or Revlon which is what I have on now , in Frostiest Pink... ..and then a clear Top Coat always to protect from chips .. I use OPI clear coat , but I think most brands would do for the top coat !
 
Yes, agree w/ HD, you need a basecoat . I also use OPI and Essie products; they also level nicely. OPI or Essie topcoat.

Also make sure nails are grease-free, no lotion. If I'd careful I can get a week without a major chip.
 
varnish mine about 2 times a week like u i tried most == sally hanson is a good varnish' try putting n a top coat after u applied the first coats .u will find they will last longer ' or wear marigolds 'ekkk i dont' but should !
 

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