Do you bring your own nail polish to the salon for a mani/pedi?

Tantallum · ‎02-16-2011

I always do. For 3 reasons

1. If I get a chip soon, I can easily retouch

2. Seems like some of the nail polishes at most nail salons I've been to are old... I've also read that some salons add solvents to the nail polish to make them last longer and that can lead to chips in the polish

3. I'm picky about color...

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

yes, i almost always take my own colors. the nail salon doesnt carry butter london and zoya, which are two of my favorites.

i like to be able to repair a chip if needed.

it also allows me to have a wonderful collection of colors.....and actually use them!

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Goldengate8361 · ‎01-27-2014

Always. Same reasons as OP.

StillFuntoShop · ‎12-25-2015

I always like to bring my own polish for the same reasons you have. I love getting a Mani pedi, such a treat. I also like to mix together polish colors. I even mix fragrances too!

Rachb · ‎10-07-2012

I do most of the time.

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

I prefer to use the polish at the salon. I only get colors on my toes and haven't had chip problems.

ladyroxanne · ‎03-09-2010

i have in the past, but find it un-unnecessary that i went to gel. it is the greatest!

juperier · ‎10-21-2014

I'm the exception who has never gone to a salon for a mani/pedi. But if I did, I'm sure I would bring my own polish. Obviously, it makes repair of any chips possible. But the main reason is that I love collecting polish and thus have a greater and more unique selection of polishes to choose from.