Fingernail Polish!

[NobleRuby]

I need help! Ive tried a few kinds of nail color but they all chip horribly, Avon is the worst, surprisingly! Does anyone know a brand that can hold up to someone who washes dishes by hand and that kind of thing all day? Preferably $5 or less but if it really works great it will be worth shelling out some money for. What do you use? Thanks ladies!

 

[Renee750il]

I've used one called OPI in the past and it seemed pretty good about not chipping. Honestly, though, I haven't put on nail polish with any regularity for years. Ever since I gave away all those silk suits, most of my pumps and other law office clothes, lol!

 

[Gustav]

Any natural coloured nail polish.. That way if it chips you won't be able to tell! Hee hee!

 

[ACooper]

I use any old nail polish, but I ALWAYS use a clear top coat as well. Right now I have my nails french manicure style (my own nails, did by me) and they still look great after 6 days. I type alot...home & work, housework, dogs, you name it.

I think the top coat currently in use is Sallie something or other "hard as nails"......sold a Walmart.

 

[bubbatd]

Sallie Hanson ??? That's what I use ...clear or pink tint .... when I use it .

 

[Melissa_W]

That's why I never paint my nails any more. I use one of those buffer things and put oil on my nails instead... I use something like this, (but not this)...

http://www.amazon.com/FPO-Whistler-3-Way-Nail-Buffer/dp/B00011JVCG

It's great because it doesn't take much time and makes your nails look nice.

 

[RedHotDobe]

OPI is the brand I picked a few times when I've paid to get my nails done. Everything I have here I've bought at Target, and I can never get it to stay on for more than a few days. I think I just have really bad luck as far as nails go though, lol.

 

[Renee750il]

When I did it, I used a sealer on the bottom, three coats of polish, and a topcoat.

And you have to let each coat dry well before putting on the next one.

Also, make sure you go to the bathroom before you start

 

[RD]

I use OPI, too. It's a little more expensive than $5 but it's a big tube and is worth it.

Make sure you use a top coat! It makes all the difference.

 

[animalcrackers]

I like Revlon because of the colors. Put on a clear base coat, two layers of nail polish, then a top coat. You can try the Sally Hansen Hard as Nails. My manicurist does that, and they don't chip for at least five days. Pretty amazing, considering how much I use the computer. The longest I've ever had them last was more than a week.

 

[PoodleMommy]

OPI is the best. It will cost about 7 dollars for a bottle, but it is bigger then most bottles. As well sometimes they have specials with 4 or 5 small bottles in a set, so you get to try more colors for less money. Like Renee said, make sure to use a base coat, at least 2 coats of polish and a top coat.

Elissa

 

[~Jessie~]

I use OPI as well, and it stays on well. I put a clear top coat on as well, which makes them hold up for longer.

 

[J's crew]

Another vote for OPI here.

I very rarely do my fingernails, there's no use, not with all the dogs I have. But my toes haven't been unpolished since I was about 13. Fire engine red or bright pink.

 

[NobleRuby]

Wow great advice! I dont polish regularly, but I do like too every now and then =) Thanks a lot for the tips!