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I found a lasting nail polish!

Gorgf — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 13:00:03 GMT

I have tried many brands nail polishes and rarely have one that doesnt start chipping in three days. Counted 10 brands off the top of my head I have tried. I was told I have porous nails. I make sure no oils on nails and use a good Orly or OPI base and top coats.

I tried" Sally Hanson Color Therapy Argon Formula "about $7.00. I am traditional in color choices. Wal-Mart had it. It is not chipping for me. I had to share this find as just used clear polish as too frustrating for years to not have a manicure ever last a week.

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LindaSal — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 13:36:00 GMT

Thank you for sharing. I love the look of pretty kept up nails, always use to have gel manicures until the craziness of Covid. I have to say though, even though I returned to the salon when they reopened I realized I was spending too much money. The prices really increased so I finally started doing my own and while they are not perfection, they look pretty darn good and all it costs me is my time.......I am slow at it!

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MoJoV — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 13:52:36 GMT

@Gorgf Thanks for the rec. Was just looking at my nails...did them Friday with OPI --today the ends of nails are all chipped. Granted my hands get a workout but come on. I thought a more expensive polish might last, it doesn't.

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ECBG — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 13:53:58 GMT

I have also found using gloves to wash the dishes and using food safe gloves during food prep help a lot.

That way, I'm not constantly washing my hands.

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amyb — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 13:58:35 GMT

Thanks for the recommend on a good nail polish.

I still like getting a pedicure occasionally, (I do them in between), because they do them better than I can. But I haven't been back since before Covid, yet.

However, I stopped getting manicures years ago. Like you say, first of all, the nail polish (not gel...never got into that), would hardly last the week. And I'm careful...use rubber gloves to do dishes etc. Also, they seldom ever filed my nails as I really liked them or shaped them as well as I do.

I get compliments on my nails often, and I do them myself...usually with a sheer pink, natural, pearl or "Perfect Nails" clear. I file them in a soft, squared off shape, as that looks best with my nail bed shape and hands. Not too long either...midway. I cut them shorter about once a month and refile, then let them grow out again for a few weeks.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:38:37 GMT

i think a lot of it has to do with how strong your nails are, mine are quite strong and my polish lasts a long time, also wear gloves for most chores and when in water. A good tip is to wear gloves when washing your hair, that can wreak havoc on nail polish.

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Neetgal2 — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:44:12 GMT

I agree. Also a plastic shampoo brush helps keep my nail polish from wear.

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Shanus — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:53:28 GMT

Chipping colored polish is one reason I stay with a good, clear nail strenghtening polish....Sally Hansen Hard As Nails...an original.

If I want to spiffy it up on weekends, I have a bottle that I added a few drops of pale pink to and shake it up for an almost polished look, but still has the strengthening benefits.

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Trinity11 — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 15:30:55 GMT

Great suggestion @Gorgf . Next time I am in CVS, I will look for it.

I resorted to using Chanel nail polish, as it chips in 6 or 7 days.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 15:44:07 GMT

I bought a 6 pc Nails Inc kit from HSN on clearance, colors are beautiful and the polish stays on great. has a white, some pinks and a deeper berry, all are quite wearable.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 17:31:30 GMT

Do you suppose there could be a conspiracy in the industry to manufacture chipping polish so women would buy more? If chemists can make an exterior house paint that lasts 20 years, why can't they make a nail polish that lasts a week?

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10sluvr — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:42:58 GMT

i had the same frustrations, as everyone, polish just wasn't lasting. I was gifted a set of Color Street nails. It's nail polish on sticky strips, that you put on. There is a small learing curve, but I've been really happy with the results. Check on line-their website-it might just work for you, too.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:50:53 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Do you suppose there could be a conspiracy in the industry to manufacture chipping polish so women would buy more? If chemists can make an exterior house paint that lasts 20 years, why can't they make a nail polish that lasts a week?

That is where acrylics, dips, gels come in of course they totally damage your real nails, and cost a fortune at the salon, but they do last!!

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software — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:46:56 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Do you suppose there could be a conspiracy in the industry to manufacture chipping polish so women would buy more? If chemists can make an exterior house paint that lasts 20 years, why can't they make a nail polish that lasts a week?

I was thinking the same

Not exclusive to nail polish, nothing seems to last anymore

Back many years ago (90s?) I did my own nails, used Orly exclusively & was always happy with the results.

Then in the 2000s I had regular manicures, not tips or anything but my own nails. There was a very nice lady near my office, ran her own shop, clean as a whistle.

But when I changed jobs, I didn't bother to find anyone else. So I did them myself, no polish, just push cuticles, a little filing & manicure oil. Been looking around for polish, I'll have to look at Sally Hansen

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ninjawife — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:51:27 GMT

I don't bother to polish my fingernails. I just buff them with a glass file and they stay "polished". I cut and buff my nails every two weeks.

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software — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:53:15 GMT

@10sluvr wrote:
i had the same frustrations, as everyone, polish just wasn't lasting. I was gifted a set of Color Street nails. It's nail polish on sticky strips, that you put on. There is a small learing curve, but I've been really happy with the results. Check on line-their website-it might just work for you, too.

A friend sells them, they look beautiful.

Not just on the models but customers post pictures of their own nails on her FB page.

Also available are color strips for toes.

That's what I need, I don't care for a pedicure.

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Shanus — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:00:37 GMT

Good point, @Kachina624. Even with gel top coats, any colored polish I've tried still chips.

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Shanus — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:04:18 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
Do you suppose there could be a conspiracy in the industry to manufacture chipping polish so women would buy more? If chemists can make an exterior house paint that lasts 20 years, why can't they make a nail polish that lasts a week?
That is where acrylics, dips, gels come in of course they totally damage your real nails, and cost a fortune at the salon, but they do last!!

@Shelbelle I thought about that so many times since my hands are in water constantly, but the time, cost and damage just isn't worth it to me. I've seen so many women who had to stay with them because their nails were ruined beyond repair.

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Dazlin — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:12:25 GMT

I'm using Essie Gel polish, and the gel too coat. Stays on me over a week. It's easily removed with regular polish remover, I use Walgreens max strength. I also us 8 in 1 as a base coat. My last salon manicure only lasted 4 days!!

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KACEE1115 — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:24:46 GMT

I'll try what you suggest. I have change from OPI because it doesn't seem to last to Essie. I love it.