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[sabra]

I bought a trio of Julep nail polish which are all dark colors.  They have stained my nails and regular polish remover isn't taking it off.  Does anyone have a recommendation on what to use?  Sorry if this has been discussed before but it's a rare occasion when I am on here.  TIA

[MaggieMack]

@sabra, you might get more/better results if you post this in the Beauty forum.

[sabra]

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@MaggieMack wrote:

@sabra, you might get more/better results if you post this in the Beauty forum.

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Thank You!  I just did.

[ChynnaBlue]

@sabra, here are some of the things I do for stained nails:

1) Use a nail brush and some whitening toothpaste and give them a good scrub.

2) Soak nails in lemon juice or soak a cotton ball with lemon juice and let it sit on each nail. 

3) Scrub nails with a mixture of baking soda and baking soda.

4) Use a nail buffer.

A nail buffer is the most effective, but it also removes layers of the nail, making it thinner and more fragile. I try to use the buffer only when nothing else works. 

When I wear dark polishes that I suspect might stain, I wear two layers of a shiny base coat underneath. (Base coats that dry flat or milky white seem to allow stains more easily.)

[Noel7]

Are you using a good base coat first?

I use OPI Nail Envy, two coats before I apply color.

I tried Julep and didn't like it, it looked streaky.

@sabra

[Mmsfoxxie]

Stain removers are very drying, @sabra.  Make sure you use nail oil or moisturizer on your nails after removing the stains.

[sabra]

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@Noel7 wrote:

Are you using a good base coat first?

I use OPI Nail Envy, two coats before I apply color.

I tried Julep and didn't like it, it looked streaky.

@sabra

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Unfortunately I was in a hurry and did not use a base coat.  You can be sure I won't make that mistake again!  Thanks for the suggestion of OPI.  I wasn't sure which ones are good.

[Noel7]

@sabra

I don't have strong nails and I've tried a lot of so-called helps & base coats, the Nail Envy is the only one that works for me.  Ulta carries it or you can get it online by way of Amazon. no shipping fee.

Mine used to stain, too, if I didn't use a base coat. 

Hope you like it!

[Irshgrl31201]

There have been times when I was in a rush and used Chanels Vamp without a base coat. BIg mistake. That stains like the dickens. 

I have found that using a 4 sided block buffer the best thing to remove stains if I can't get them off. I usually try to soak my nails in the sink with some dish soap and a splash of bleach. That usually takes it off but if it doesn't get it all off I use the 4 sided buffer and lightly buff it off with the #3 which is a light file, just enough to take off ridges which gets the stain off. Then I use the #2 and then the #1 and it leaves my nails nice and shiny like I have a clear coat on them. It seals them too and makes them less likely to break. 

[ChynnaBlue]

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@Irshgrl31201 wrote:

There have been times when I was in a rush and used Chanels Vamp without a base coat. BIg mistake. That stains like the dickens.  

The only time I go without a base coat is when I use something like a tinted treatment. The tinted versions of OPI Nail Envy are great to have around for times you don't want to use a base coat. I use Seche Vite quick dry top coat and it's so fast and easy. I like Bubble Bath or Samoan Sand. They have one in Hawaiian Orchid, but I haven't tried that yet.

Perfect Formula has some colors, but they don't last as long for me as the OPI Nail Envy. I do love Pink Gel Coat, though. It's a great base under sheer colors because it makes the nail whites look whiter and pop under a sheer color.