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Registered: ‎01-08-2011

For Those That Do Their Own Nails......

Not in love with the OPI base coat and top shine polish I picked up a while back and just opened.

 

I looked for my "Revlon High Shine Top Coat" and the "Revlon Base Coat" and availibility is an issue!  They were such good products!  Gee!

 

What do you use please?

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Registered: ‎01-09-2011

Re: For Those That Do Their Own Nails......

I love Gelous base coat, I get it from Sally Beauty.

 

I like Seche Vite or Posh for a top coat. Seche is available at Ulta or Target. I get Posh on-line.

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Re: For Those That Do Their Own Nails......

I use Orly bonder as a base coat, and Seche Vite top coat.

It works well for me.  
I have never tried the Revlon products you mentioned, so am unable to compare the products for you, @ECBG 

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Re: For Those That Do Their Own Nails......

@ECBG 

I use Duri Rejuvacote for base and top coats.  Add another top coat 24 hrs. later, then every other day and your manicure will last and last. 

 

I learned about Duri from someone on this forum years ago.  My nails were always strong, but I had a problem with peeling and splitting.  Once I began using Duri Rejuvacote, that all stopped and now they really are perfect.  Once or twice I tried another product, but nothing works as well for me. 

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Re: For Those That Do Their Own Nails......

Londontown. They are pricey but boy do they perform. Shine and durability is outstanding.  

 

Hsn has this set for $29. It has the base and top coats. Even if you won't wear the colors, this set is a steal for $29 / free shipping.  One usually sells for $20. 

 

Londontown 5-piece Island Vibes Nail Collection

https://www.hsn.com/products/londontown-5-piece-island-vibes-nail-collection/20505102?query=20505102...

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Re: For Those That Do Their Own Nails......

Agree with @SilleeMee  like all their products.

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Re: For Those That Do Their Own Nails......

Poshe top coat is the best there is!! I buy base coats from Nail Aid ,usually on ebay. 

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Re: For Those That Do Their Own Nails......

I like Londontown too.  Nice brush in the regular size not the small bottles.

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Re: For Those That Do Their Own Nails......

If you want a little bit of sparkle in your top coat, Londontown Diamond Shine! It's so pretty.

 

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Re: For Those That Do Their Own Nails......

About 6 years ago I discovered Red Carpet gel products.....Ulta carries them.  The top and base coat are great as are the colors.  I easily get 3 weeks from a manicure.  Ulta has a kit with base, top,color and light.  PS  You do not have to use gel polish for a gel manicure.....use gel base and gel top and your choice of polishes.