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WhatNow
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How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
I have given up on doing red polish for my Vegas trip-anything color starts coming off the next day and it is always so obvious.
But I am worried about a light color as well-polish just doesn't stay on me at all... Is it the lifestyle, 2 small kids and all the housework? Or is there a trick that I don't know?? How is it that women have perfectly polished nails for the whole week of their vacation and mine starts chipping the next day??  
Anyone have any ideas??
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monkeybride
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
Sticky Base for base coat and Seche Vite for top coat.
Been using it for 10 years.
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| Posted 3/12/10 12:13 AM |
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WhatNow
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
Posted by monkeybride
Sticky Base for base coat and Seche Vite for top coat.
Been using it for 10 years.
Where do you get those??
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| Posted 3/12/10 12:28 AM |
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MrsR
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
When I go away, I always get a gel manicure before I go. That usually solves the problem.
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| Posted 3/12/10 6:19 AM |
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JP826
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
Do not use a basecoat & let the first layer dry completely before applying a second coat.
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| Posted 3/12/10 8:28 AM |
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anonttcer
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
Best trick I have learned is NO base coat.
I have never in all my years found anything to make polish stay put.
I have tried it ALL!
That trick works like a CHARM!
Apparently the polish adheres much better to your nail than to a base coat.
Definitely try it- it's a cheap solution too!
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| Posted 3/12/10 8:55 AM |
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headoverheels
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
I've tried the no base coat trick and my mani still only lasts for 3 days. The best solutions I have found are either Sticky Base (Creative Nail Design) or First Base (Essie) and use polish with shimmer in it - creme style polishes just don't last as long for me.
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| Posted 3/12/10 9:02 AM |
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MissRadiant
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
I apply a new top coat every 3 days. Your nails will always look like you just painted them. (and they won't chip)
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| Posted 3/12/10 10:25 AM |
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NancyD
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
Posted by SIBride06
Do not use a basecoat & let the first layer dry completely before applying a second coat.
I agree!!!! I have been eliminating the base coat and my nails stay perfect for about a week!!!
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| Posted 3/12/10 2:20 PM |
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johnsae
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
I tried the no base coat trick and it didn't work for me and it turned my nails yellow!
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| Posted 3/12/10 2:22 PM |
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MrsFlatbread
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
Posted by NancyD
Posted by SIBride06
Do not use a basecoat & let the first layer dry completely before applying a second coat.
I agree!!!! I have been eliminating the base coat and my nails stay perfect for about a week!!!
ditto for me...going on 7 days and my nails still look fab!!!!
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| Posted 3/12/10 2:24 PM |
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JenBenMen
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
OPI Gel manicure!
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| Posted 3/12/10 3:32 PM |
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WhatNow
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
What's Gel manicure, girls??
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| Posted 3/12/10 3:34 PM |
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fabrichick
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
This week I have Waltz w/ Starter Wife and I had the manicurist do it on the thinner side so it's sheer. I use Quick Dry.
I am very rough on my hands and dark colors never stay on me. I used to have UV gel nails and they were great but I couldn't sit there anymore...it took too long.
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| Posted 3/12/10 4:06 PM |
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JenBenMen
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
Posted by WhatNow
What's Gel manicure, girls??
It is a base and then a light gel that goes over your nails where you put them under a UV light
2-3 weeks...no chipping
$23 in Brooklyn.....I have 2 kids too and this is the only way i could have nice nails
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| Posted 3/12/10 4:29 PM |
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MrsKelly
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
my nail girl uses the sticky base coat and my mani usually lasts about 6 days
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| Posted 3/12/10 7:36 PM |
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NeedtoHide
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
the only true way is to just buy a bottle of the nail polish and bring it with you so you can touch it up. also bring a bottle of clear and give 1 coat every day
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| Posted 3/12/10 7:38 PM |
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Faithx2
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
With 2 kids and housework....it's impossible for me. I have to stick with light colors because of it 
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| Posted 3/13/10 9:28 AM |
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Jazzyt
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
Posted by JenBenMen
Posted by WhatNow
What's Gel manicure, girls??
It is a base and then a light gel that goes over your nails where you put them under a UV light
2-3 weeks...no chipping
$23 in Brooklyn.....I have 2 kids too and this is the only way i could have nice nails
I'm in Brooklyn too...I did this for the first time on Thursday and my nails still look freshly done...I paid $20
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| Posted 3/13/10 2:21 PM |
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Jessica
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
I truly believe its the person who does your nails. After doing my nails for over 15 years, last year i found a place that when they do my nails, it NEVER chips. I also stay under the dryer for 15 minutes exactly.
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| Posted 3/13/10 2:24 PM |
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mrsboss
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
Essie. it seems to be the only brand that never chips. Day 5 right now, not 1 chip.
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KittyGags
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
Not sure where you live but I get a mani-Q every 2 weeks at Mona's in Bellmore.
Its $25 and it lasts two weeks always!!!! I have even made it 3 weeks without a refresher...
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| Posted 3/15/10 10:45 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
Posted by NeedtoHide
the only true way is to just buy a bottle of the nail polish and bring it with you so you can touch it up. also bring a bottle of clear and give 1 coat every day
I agree. The women you see with perfect nails towards the end of the vacation, probably just throw a bottle of polish and top coat in their toiletry bag and touch up chips as they happen all week.
That is what I do...
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| Posted 3/15/10 10:51 AM |
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Beth
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
Posted by KittyGags
Not sure where you live but I get a mani-Q every 2 weeks at Mona's in Bellmore.
Its $25 and it lasts two weeks always!!!! I have even made it 3 weeks without a refresher...
what's a mani-Q?
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| Posted 3/15/10 10:06 PM |
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KittyGags
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Re: How do you get the nailpolish to stay on for longer than 2 days????
Posted by Beth
Posted by KittyGags
Not sure where you live but I get a mani-Q every 2 weeks at Mona's in Bellmore.
Its $25 and it lasts two weeks always!!!! I have even made it 3 weeks without a refresher...
what's a mani-Q?
Another variation of the gel mani
http://www.nails-r-us.com/yn-maniq.htm
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