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Vinylux Manicure Cost?

Shelbelle — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 16:35:25 GMT

My salon charges an extra $3 for a Vinylux mani. I cannot understand why, the polish does not cost any more than other brands, and it takes the tech less time to do since there is no base coat. I just feel like it is just a gimmick for more money on their part. Anyone else pay more for it? I will buy my own on ebay if I want to continue with it. Thanks.

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ivanatrump — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 16:47:20 GMT

My salon charges $5 more if you use their Vinylux polishes and top coat. If you bring your own it's the same price as a regular manicure or pedicure.

I was told they pay more for for CND products, even with professional discounts.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 17:01:21 GMT

Buying it on ebay it is no more than the other quality brands. Some sellers offer very nice discounts on buying multiples in one order.

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FUTURE — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 17:14:31 GMT

Hi, Shelbelle! I've never used vinylux. Do you really like it? Does it damage your nails? I love gel manis, but it does a number on my nails. I would be interested in buying my own to try. Thanks a lot for any info you can give me!

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I am still oxox — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 17:17:27 GMT

I have my own and it does not cost any more, the polish is more expensive then the essie they buy from their distributors

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okiebug — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 17:40:58 GMT

On 9/13/2014 FUTURE said: Hi, Shelbelle! I've never used vinylux. Do you really like it? Does it damage your nails? I love gel manis, but it does a number on my nails. I would be interested in buying my own to try. Thanks a lot for any info you can give me!

Vinylux isn't a gel polish. It's regular polish that can be taken off with non-acetone remover. You have to use the Vinylux top coat and it cures under regular light within 3-4 minutes. For me it lasts a full 2 weeks without chips, but I'm putting it on acrylic nails. Even OPI chips and wears off at the tips after a few days.

It won't damage your nails like a gel mani - it's just a longer-lasting regular nail polish. In my area I can only buy it at one beauty supply or from my nail tech.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 17:43:17 GMT

On 9/13/2014 okiebug said:
On 9/13/2014 FUTURE said: Hi, Shelbelle! I've never used vinylux. Do you really like it? Does it damage your nails? I love gel manis, but it does a number on my nails. I would be interested in buying my own to try. Thanks a lot for any info you can give me!

Vinylux isn't a gel polish. It's regular polish that can be taken off with non-acetone remover. You have to use the Vinylux top coat and it cures under regular light within 3-4 minutes. For me it lasts a full 2 weeks without chips, but I'm putting it on acrylic nails. Even OPI chips and wears off at the tips after a few days.

It won't damage your nails like a gel mani - it's just a longer-lasting regular nail polish. In my area I can only buy it at one beauty supply or from my nail tech.

Correct, uses no base coat, just 2 coats of V color then V top coat, not a gel, just remove with regular polish remover. If used properly it is supposed to be no chips for 7 days.

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I am still oxox — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 17:45:33 GMT

On 9/13/2014 Shelbelle said:
On 9/13/2014 okiebug said:
On 9/13/2014 FUTURE said: Hi, Shelbelle! I've never used vinylux. Do you really like it? Does it damage your nails? I love gel manis, but it does a number on my nails. I would be interested in buying my own to try. Thanks a lot for any info you can give me!

Vinylux isn't a gel polish. It's regular polish that can be taken off with non-acetone remover. You have to use the Vinylux top coat and it cures under regular light within 3-4 minutes. For me it lasts a full 2 weeks without chips, but I'm putting it on acrylic nails. Even OPI chips and wears off at the tips after a few days.

It won't damage your nails like a gel mani - it's just a longer-lasting regular nail polish. In my area I can only buy it at one beauty supply or from my nail tech.

Correct, uses no base coat, just 2 coats of V color then V top coat, not a gel, just remove with regular polish remover. If used properly is is supposed to be no chips for 7 days.

I love the Vinyux polish, I also have wraps and it lasts for almost three weeks, I was in and out of the pool and covers with sunscreen all Summer and the polish did not fade or change color

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FUTURE — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 17:49:03 GMT

Awesome! Thanks for all of the info, ladies!!

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Tricolor — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 21:54:49 GMT

Hi Shel! My salon does not charge any extra for a Vinylux mani.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 22:00:28 GMT

On 9/13/2014 Tricolor said:
Hi Shel! My salon does not charge any extra for a Vinylux mani.

Hey, Tri, mine has started nickel and diming us to death. Now, they added all kinds of charges to a pedi depending on each service they perform, even for nothing special. So, a V mani in my salon is $16. I pay $13, but I only have one color so far, if I like it I will buy more for myself, and a new topcoat too. The one I have is getting old. I just wrote to CND and asked them if it was OK to add some polish thinner to V, my nail tech was afraid to do it.

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summerbreeze — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 22:17:38 GMT

My salon does not charge any more for a Vinylux mani, in fact my tech says the Vinylux polish is cheaper at the supply store ($4.99). IT is a vinyl polish that consistently lasts me 10-12 days without chips and is removed like regular polish. Love it!

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Fifi1 — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 22:20:26 GMT

I get a VL pedi and just got one this afternoon. regular pedi price of $55+ tip.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 22:24:54 GMT

On 9/13/2014 Fifi1 said: I get a VL pedi and just got one this afternoon. regular pedi price of $55+ tip.

Oh my, I should stop complaining, a pedi at my salon is $25 without any of the extras. My toe polish lasts forever, so no VL on my toes.

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Wackers3 — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 23:57:32 GMT

Living Social & Groupon both always have great Mani and pedi deals (just look for local deals in your area). They are usually at least 50% off normal pricing so even if they add a few dollars for Vinylux polishes, it will still end uup being a great deal. And if you do have your own polishes then probably no extra anyway. I always check for great deals on those type of services.

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Haircut100 — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 00:30:53 GMT

I LOVE the Vinylux polishes. They are the only ones that do not discolor my own natural nails, even when I use their darkest shades. I buy them locally at $9.95 a bottle and I do my own toes/pedi. Salons in my area DO charge more for V, costing about $5 more than the regular manis. I get at least 10 days of wear for a mani, and at least one month for toes.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 00:33:26 GMT

On 9/13/2014 Fifi1 said: I get a VL pedi and just got one this afternoon. regular pedi price of $55+ tip.

that is totally outrageously priced, my pedis are $25, and extra pampering is more. I always bring my Vinylux and top coat

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Fifi1 — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 00:42:55 GMT

On 9/13/2014 I am still oxox said:
On 9/13/2014 Fifi1 said: I get a VL pedi and just got one this afternoon. regular pedi price of $55+ tip.

that is totally outrageously priced, my pedis are $25, and extra pampering is more. I always bring my Vinylux and top coat

At a better salon/spa this is the going rate in our area. I like the VL on toes as it dries quickly! I have shellac mani's and love the two week wear.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 00:45:54 GMT

On 9/13/2014 Fifi1 said:
On 9/13/2014 I am still oxox said:
On 9/13/2014 Fifi1 said: I get a VL pedi and just got one this afternoon. regular pedi price of $55+ tip.

that is totally outrageously priced, my pedis are $25, and extra pampering is more. I always bring my Vinylux and top coat

At a better salon/spa this is the going rate in our area. I like the VL on toes as it dries quickly! I have shellac mani's and love the two week wear.

Just curious where are you located, I thought my area was expensive

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OCGurl — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 03:16:19 GMT

Yes mine charges $5 more. I'm going to order my own, so it will be a regular mani cost.