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anonttcer
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Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
So frustrating. I do my nails and a day or two later they are starting to chip and 3 days later they look like utter cr@p.
I shouldn't have to get manicures (or do my nails myself) more than once a week- it's just ridiculous!
We can send people to space, but we can't find a way to make nail polish last?
I have tried all the expensive brands, different top coats, base coats- nothing seems to work.
Anyone have any miracle products or tips?
TIA!! 
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Posted 11/8/06 3:36 PM  |
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Diva
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
I have one at home that's "chip proof". I think its revlon. I do a lot of typing (thanks LIF) so I usually start to chip in 2-3 days. I noticed with the revlon, I went a good 5 days before I started to chip. I'll see if I can find the specific name for you.
ETP - Its the revlon colorstay
Message edited 11/8/2006 3:41:48 PM.
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| Posted 11/8/06 3:40 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
I bought cover girl nail polish- and no chips! for a week!
Chanel also doesn't chip- but that's $18 a bottle
I do my own nails now- b/c of the chipping- mine was chipping the next day!
I feel like they do something to make it chip so you come back sooner
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| Posted 11/8/06 3:41 PM |
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~Colleen~
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
Rimmel lasted about 6 days for me - and it was a dark color (black).
Otherwise, I use an OPI Base and then topcoat and that prolongs my polish for 4'ish days.
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| Posted 11/8/06 3:42 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
I bought Sally Hansen nail polish (Beyond Perfect) last week and it lasted a full 4 days without a single chip. and I am always washing my hands. I thought that was pretty good.
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| Posted 11/8/06 3:43 PM |
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~Colleen~
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
Posted by Beth1210
Chanel also doesn't chip- but that's $18 a bottle
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I do my own nails now- b/c of the chipping- mine was chipping the next day!
I feel like they do something to make it chip so you come back sooner
See, Chanel chips like mad on me.
I am convinced that salon's thin out their polish with remover and that's why it chips so quickly.
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| Posted 11/8/06 3:43 PM |
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oneday
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
I bought a Cover Girl one - I believe it's Continous Color -in a bright red and i couldn't believe how well it lasted. Usually my nail polish is chipped and crappy looking in a day, but this one really lasted a good while.
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| Posted 11/8/06 3:44 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
Posted by Colleen9304
Posted by Beth1210
Chanel also doesn't chip- but that's $18 a bottle
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I do my own nails now- b/c of the chipping- mine was chipping the next day!
I feel like they do something to make it chip so you come back sooner
See, Chanel chips like mad on me.
I am convinced that salon's thin out their polish with remover and that's why it chips so quickly.
I have many bottles of Essie, and it chips just as fast as at the salons. SO ANNOYING! 
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| Posted 11/8/06 3:44 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
After you polish your nails, wait for them to dry COMPLETELY and then apply sally hanson no chip..this stuff works GREAT
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| Posted 11/8/06 3:50 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
base cost is important also
I use rejuvacoat ( spelling) b/c I recently took off my forever french nails and they were a mess
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| Posted 11/8/06 3:52 PM |
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mdogg
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
From what I've found base coat and top coat are key- make sure that you either use one that is base/top or that you use one base coat and a different top coat. When they're seperate, they really do work differently. I also love Sally Hansen stuff, so any of her base and top coats I've found to work well.
But what REALLY works is that when you're applying your nail polish at each step (base, color, top) is that after you paint your nail, turn your hand over so that you're looking at your palm and paint a tiny little coat of paint on the very edge of your nail- they part that would hit something if you were tapping your nails on it. It almost creates a barrier so that your nails are stronger and so that you color doesn't chip as fast. But you have to do this with each step. I also do 2 coats of top coat when I do my nails.
I never get manicures because I think that they don't last, but trust me, I've been doing my own nails for a while now and I can easily go a week without chipping if I do the above steps.
Hope that that helps!
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| Posted 11/8/06 4:00 PM |
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Waste06
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
I've been using Sally Hansen products.
I start with Sally Hansen Double Duty base and topcoat.
Then for color, I use Sally Hansen Diamond Strength no-chip nail color. (It has a little rhinestone, umm, "diamond", on the bottle).
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| Posted 11/8/06 4:10 PM |
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anonttcer
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
Posted by Beth1210
I bought cover girl nail polish- and no chips! for a week!
Chanel also doesn't chip- but that's $18 a bottle
I do my own nails now- b/c of the chipping- mine was chipping the next day!
I feel like they do something to make it chip so you come back sooner
I think you are right! The nail salons thin out the polish with polish thinner- I have seen them do it. And I swear that is why they chip so much faster.
Thanks for the advice- I will try the cover girl!
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| Posted 11/8/06 4:15 PM |
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anonttcer
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
Thanks girls for all the advice!
I am bookmarking this thread and am going to try all of these out.
I am on a mission!
Message edited 11/8/2006 4:16:35 PM.
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| Posted 11/8/06 4:16 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
[QU
I think you are right! The nail salons thin out the polish with polish thinner- I have seen them do it. And I swear that is why they chip so much faster.
Thanks for the advice- I will try the cover girl!
I got plum pudding- it's a really nice dark fall color
reddish brown- I am getting better each week at paining my own nails- I don't mind skipping getting manicures!
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| Posted 11/8/06 4:21 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
Posted by Beth1210
I am getting better each week at paining my own nails- I don't mind skipping getting manicures!
me too!!!!!  every time I do my own nails, I save $10 hey, it adds up!
I bought one of those nail polish remover pen things to correct mistakes around the edge and cuticle, it works great.
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| Posted 11/8/06 4:24 PM |
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Shopaholic921
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
Posted by anonttcer
So frustrating. I do my nails and a day or two later they are starting to chip and 3 days later they look like utter cr@p.
I shouldn't have to get manicures (or do my nails myself) more than once a week- it's just ridiculous!
We can send people to space, but we can't find a way to make nail polish last?
I have tried all the expensive brands, different top coats, base coats- nothing seems to work.
Anyone have any miracle products or tips?
TIA!!
Try a rubber based base coat. the Essie one has a greenish tint. Your polish will stick to it better.
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| Posted 11/8/06 4:27 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
I bought one of those nail polish remover pen things to correct mistakes around the edge and cuticle, it works great.
where did you get that! I need that!
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| Posted 11/8/06 4:30 PM |
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anonttcer
BOOOO for fall!
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
Posted by Beth1210
[QU
I think you are right! The nail salons thin out the polish with polish thinner- I have seen them do it. And I swear that is why they chip so much faster.
Thanks for the advice- I will try the cover girl!
I got plum pudding- it's a really nice dark fall color
reddish brown- I am getting better each week at paining my own nails- I don't mind skipping getting manicures!
Me too! It's a great way to save some cash and I am becoming a pro at it.
Plus who wants to deal with the aggrevation of sitting there waiting- when you had an appointment but they always over booke!
When I first started doing my own, it would look like I dipped my fingers in a can of paint! 
But now I'm much better! 
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| Posted 11/8/06 4:37 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
Posted by Beth1210
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
I bought one of those nail polish remover pen things to correct mistakes around the edge and cuticle, it works great.
where did you get that! I need that!
Harmon drug store. but I am pretty sure any drug store would have it
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| Posted 11/8/06 4:37 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
Me too! It's a great way to save some cash and I am becoming a pro at it.
Plus who wants to deal with the aggrevation of sitting there waiting- when you had an appointment but they always over booke!
When I first started doing my own, it would look like I dipped my fingers in a can of paint!
But now I'm much better!
I got so sick of going there too- I would keep putting it off and putting it off
I will still get pedicures in the summer- but for now- I like painting my own nails-
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| Posted 11/8/06 4:39 PM |
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lorich
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
Posted by Diva
I have one at home that's "chip proof". I think its revlon. I do a lot of typing (thanks LIF) so I usually start to chip in 2-3 days. I noticed with the revlon, I went a good 5 days before I started to chip. I'll see if I can find the specific name for you.
ETP - Its the revlon colorstay
YES! This stuff is AMAZING! I also chip within...hmmm...seconds of getting my nails done. This is the only polish I can use without having that problem.
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| Posted 11/8/06 4:41 PM |
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lorich
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
Posted by Beth1210
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
I bought one of those nail polish remover pen things to correct mistakes around the edge and cuticle, it works great.
where did you get that! I need that!
Harmon drug store. but I am pretty sure any drug store would have it
They're great! I ordered mine through AVON....
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| Posted 11/8/06 4:42 PM |
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Faithx2
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
Seche Vite Topcoat
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NewYawkah
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Re: Has anyone found a nail polish that doesn't chip in like 2 days?
The revlon colorstay is the only one that stays for me!!! It's great!!
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