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headoverheels
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Favorite nail polish BRAND?
I love the colors Essie has but the formula just sucks sometimes, streaky and too thick or too thin.
I love Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure but the colors stain my nails sometimes, even with base coat.
I also use OPI, which I love, but they are so damn expensive!
I tried Sinful Colors and ick - terrible terrible formula. Thank god they were only $2 each.
I am hearing good things about Cult Nails, anyone try that brand? Any others you would recommend?
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CathyB
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
My fave is Butter London. I also really like China Glaze.
Which base are you using? I love Seche Base and Seche Vite for a quick dry top coat. I sometimes switch those up with Butter Nail Foundation and Quick Dry topcoat.
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| Posted 6/20/12 9:41 AM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
Posted by CathyB
My fave is Butter London. I also really like China Glaze.
Which base are you using? I love Seche Base and Seche Vite for a quick dry top coat. I sometimes switch those up with Butter Nail Foundation and Quick Dry topcoat.
I loooove Butter London but it's just out of my price range unfortunately. I like to collect polishes 
I am using China Glaze Base, I can't remember what it's called exactly, but I also want to try CND Stickey for my base and Cult Nails Wicked Fast, but those are not available in any stores around me. I cannot stand the Seche Base, it chips too fast, but I pretty much only use Seche Vite as a top coat.
I do have the Butter nail foundation and quick dry top coat too but they have terrible staying power on my nails.
Message edited 6/20/2012 9:54:14 AM.
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NervousNell
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
I like Zoya as well
But I think it's around the same price as OPI
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| Posted 6/20/12 10:07 AM |
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TheWhiteRabbit
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
I really like OPI. I don't buy a ton so I don't really think about the price & for me it lasts really well without chipping.
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| Posted 6/20/12 10:36 AM |
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ElizaRags35
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
Confetti - $1.99 at CVS. Goes on smooth and dries quick. Stays on for days without chipping!
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| Posted 6/20/12 10:38 AM |
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CathyB
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
Even when I get my finger nails done in the salon they chip within a day so it doesn't seem much different when I do them at home no matter what brands of base & top coat I use.
My toe nails don't chip for a long time whether I do them or go have them done.
I have one of the ORLY collections that I like (Cosmic FX), but not sure how the rest of their polishes are. One of my friends swears by them.
A lot of the polish bloggers like the indies on etsy but I haven't been brave enough to try any out yet.
I have one from Claire's (Poison Apple) that's nearly a dupe of MAC Bad Fairy that I really like, but I haven't tried any of their other colors. Theirs are really affordable. I keep thinking about picking up some of their mood polishes for DD.
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| Posted 6/20/12 11:51 AM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
Posted by CathyB
Even when I get my finger nails done in the salon they chip within a day so it doesn't seem much different when I do them at home no matter what brands of base & top coat I use.
My toe nails don't chip for a long time whether I do them or go have them done.
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A lot of the polish bloggers like the indies on etsy but I haven't been brave enough to try any out yet.
Same for me, almost word for word!
I haven't tried Orly yet, i will give that a try as well. I am very hesitant to order from Etsy because they aren't very cheap. What nail blogs do you follow? I am becoming addicted to them very quickly 
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| Posted 6/20/12 12:28 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
Thanks everyone! I'll check out Zoya and Confetti too. 
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| Posted 6/20/12 12:38 PM |
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skew
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
Posted by ElizaRags35
Confetti - $1.99 at CVS. Goes on smooth and dries quick. Stays on for days without chipping!
ITA. For the price, this polish is awesome.
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SnickNNick
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
Posted by headoverheels
Thanks everyone! I'll check out Zoya and Confetti too.
I like Zoya also, and be sure to make an account with them online. They often do promos where they send an email and you can use a code to get a free polish (like BOGO or some other deal) -- makes it more affordable!
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| Posted 6/20/12 3:57 PM |
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CupcakeLady
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
I LOVE Zoya. It's the only brand that doesn't chip within a day, and their color selection is amazing. Watch their fb page for promos
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| Posted 6/20/12 4:36 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
Do you do any nail art on your own? I'm also dying to try out stamping with Konad or M.A.S.H. but I wish I could borrow one before I commit.
Posted by headoverheels
What nail blogs do you follow? I am becoming addicted to them very quickly
My fave was All Laquered Up but she hasn't updated in months.
I have all these bookmarked but I don't check them religiously.
Vampy Varnish
The PolishAholic
Swatch & Learn
Prim & Polished
Scrangie
Polish Art Addiction
Addicted to Polish
Nail Polish Wars
Chit Chat Nails
Crystal's Crazy Combos
Community Nail Polish Gallery
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| Posted 6/20/12 8:07 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
Ooh I see a few on there I haven't checked out, thanks!!
When I am not blinded by exhaustion tomorrow I am going to look through my blog lists to see if there is anything I think you will like
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| Posted 6/20/12 10:12 PM |
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Mrs213
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
I have been noticing that about the essie polish also. The quality lately is just not good, I need at least 3 coats. I've been loving opi as of late
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| Posted 6/20/12 11:27 PM |
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DMT
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
Posted by ElizaRags35
Confetti - $1.99 at CVS. Goes on smooth and dries quick. Stays on for days without chipping!
I agree. It lasts just as long if not longer than any OPI or ESSIE that I have.
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| Posted 6/21/12 8:40 AM |
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MAC222
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
I like OPI, and I like CHina Glaze!! China Glaze never chips, and stay on better than the expensive ones. Essie colors are great, but I agree it isn't the best
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| Posted 6/21/12 9:23 AM |
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CathyB
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
Posted by headoverheels
I loooove Butter London but it's just out of my price range unfortunately. I like to collect polishes
They are having 30% off through June 27 (still have to pay shipping)
code: FFSUMMER12
butter London website
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| Posted 6/21/12 2:48 PM |
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headoverheels
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LB
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
Posted by CathyB
Posted by headoverheels
I loooove Butter London but it's just out of my price range unfortunately. I like to collect polishes
They are having 30% off through June 27 (still have to pay shipping)
code: FFSUMMER12
butter London website
 Awesome! Thanks so much!
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| Posted 6/22/12 9:13 AM |
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headoverheels
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LB
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
A few blogs that I check on a fairly regular basis, or refer to for swatches:
Polish Police
More Nail Polish
Nails and Noms
Ice Queen's Nail Parlour
The Polished Perfectionist
Chalkboard Nails
Let Them Have Polish
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| Posted 6/22/12 9:39 AM |
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jlm2008
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Favorite nail polish BRAND?
Definitely try Brucci! They are cheap, have a ton of colors, and while I do like Essie a lot, I have to say Brucci last much longer!
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| Posted 6/24/12 11:27 AM |
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Jess2
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Favorite nail polish BRAND?
Deborah Lippmann - she has really pretty glitters and her polish stays on my nails longer than others. She sells on HSN and Nordstroms.
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TyReseGreen
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
Posted by ElizaRags35
Confetti - $1.99 at CVS. Goes on smooth and dries quick. Stays on for days without chipping!
Totally Agree! I just picked up more colors today.
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| Posted 6/24/12 8:35 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
Posted by NervousNell
I like Zoya as well
But I think it's around the same price as OPI
Posted by CupcakeLady
I LOVE Zoya. It's the only brand that doesn't chip within a day, and their color selection is amazing. Watch their fb page for promos
I had to bump this - I bought two Zoya polishes (Ivanka and Gilda) and I am seriously impressed! Awesome formula and incredible sparkle. I cannot wait to order more!
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| Posted 7/8/12 9:35 PM |
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KittyGags
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Re: Favorite nail polish BRAND?
I think the quality of Essie often depends on the nail salon.
When I find an Essie color I love, I buy it and the consistency is much different than it is in the salon. I feel like when they get thick, the nail place puts a thinner in and thats what leads to the poor quality.
I happen to be partial to OPI. My new favorite is "Call Me Gwenever" its part of the Spiderman collection, haha.
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