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Topic: Best nailpolish brand?

Posted By: estamujer
Subject: Best nailpolish brand?
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2005 at 10:19pm

I'm new here, so please don't mind me if I do something wrong, anyhow what do you find to be the best nailpolish brand. I'm used to buying the more expensive essie nailpolish just out of habit and am curious do wet n' wild or any of the other less expensive brands work as well? Do they chip more easily? Look cheaper? etc etc etc.

Replies: 22

Posted By: estamujer
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2005 at 10:19pm

Posted By: Delenn
Date Posted: Aug 24, 2005 at 7:05pm

Personally when looking for nailpolish I get whatever catches my eye. Because of this I make sure to spend extra on a good topcoat that really makes whatever's underneath shiny and last long. I like Barielle's No Chip Speed Dry.

Posted By: Susan W
Date Posted: Aug 25, 2005 at 7:26am

I love Colorstay. It stays on well, for a week maybe. Though I've noticed the darker colors show chips within a couple of days and the lighter ones are better for longer. The clear topcoat that comes with the colorstay helps the other cheapo nail polishes I have stay on longer too. Wet and Wild stays on better for me than some of the other kinds (like Sinful which chips in 2 hours!). The wet and wild does only last a day or two without chips (thats pretty good for a buck though, so I just retouch it when they chip).

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Posted By: Alexia81189
Date Posted: Aug 25, 2005 at 6:01pm

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Posted By: Kuroneko
Date Posted: Aug 26, 2005 at 1:10am

I can buy something that promises to last a week, and have huge chips in it by the end of the day -_-; . That's part of the reason I don't paint my nails often, because nothing stays. My toenails, however, I'm more likely to see grown-out parts at the base of the nails before the paint on those has chipped off. . . I guess I'm just really rough on my hands.! % Aaebade d !, ` . 4``

Posted By: naildiva
Date Posted: Aug 26, 2005 at 7:14pm

There are big differences in the quality and content of professional polishes (OPI, Essie, Creative, Toma, Haken, etc.) vs. "drug store" brands (revlon, wet and wild, sally hansen, etc). There are additives that are actually BANNED for use in nail polish not sold through a professional. These additives create a very tough, long lasting, rich color. Another thing to realize is that the cheaper the brand (wet and wild for instance), the less pigment in the polish and the more coats you have to apply to get the actual color. So wet and wild is like 1/8 pigment and the rest is the other substances. Professional brands have many times that amount of pigment ( I dont know an exact amount, but I wouldn't be surprised at up to 65%).

Does that mean other non-professional brands are bad? Nope. There is a market for all brands. Some people look for price, others for quality, others don't care, they just want it to look pretty. Whatever works for you. All I can say is try it. A good base coat will adhere well to the nail and help things last longer and a good top coat witll provide a lot of shine and protection.

If your polish chips right away, there are a couple main reasons: oils on the nail or weak thin nails. The thinner the nail, the more it flexes and the more the polish chips. Oil will prevent adhesion. It is super imortant to have a clean dry nail to polish. Even if you just wipe with polish remover before polishing, that is better than nothing. There are products out there that also help cleans the nail prior to polishing (OPI has one called Chip Skip).

I hope this helped.

Jessica

Posted By: MsMocha
Date Posted: Nov 20, 2005 at 4:27pm

I usually buy cheap nail polishes because I change the colour often, but I made sure I use a good quality strengthener...OPI Nail Envy. $- P cn`dp0% 00BB .(4`p /. % ,)!,$-$)), b` 6

Posted By: Pampinetta
Date Posted: Nov 21, 2005 at 2:18pm

Me too, I change nail polish every fourth day or so, so I buy cheap ones. I use a good base/top (sp?) though: Depend's multi. I really like Rimmel's 60 seconds, you only need one layer and it dries really quick.

Posted By: Susan W
Date Posted: Nov 22, 2005 at 7:17am

I was surprised when I was shopping at a beauty supply shop to still see nail polish with toluene and formaldehyde in it (probably what you said was banned). Polish used to all have that stuff in it and it does stay on much longer, but that stuff is not good for you.

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Posted By: naildiva
Date Posted: Nov 22, 2005 at 9:32am

You are correct, it is not good for you - in large amounts. The tiny amounts present in nail polish are pretty harmless, unless you are allergic to formeldehyde, Or unless you eat the polish (yuck). Most professional polishes last longer because of those ingredients, but professional polishes also have around 2-3 times more pigment than polishes you buy in a store, which is why the color is richer. FYI, there are professional polishes without those ingredients, if you are worried- Zoya & SpaRitual off the top of my head. BTW, OPI and Nail Envy are full of formeldehyde!

Posted By: sugaplum
Date Posted: Nov 23, 2005 at 10:57pm

OPI, MAC & Essie are really good.

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Posted By: Alayney
Date Posted: Dec 6, 2005 at 6:39pm

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I have to avoid anything with the Tolulene and Formaldehyde myself. It all started when I tried Nailtiques several years ago. My nails grew beautifully and looked gorgeous but the nails all became detached from the skin!!! (painful and ugly!) Thank God, they grew back fine. I was never really sure why that happened until I used the Nailtiques again and then I realized it happens anytime I use a polish with those two ingredients. Weird how I never ever paid any attention to the ingredients before and no doubt DID use polishes with them in it.

Anyway, I use cheap (very inexpensive) polish ALL the time and I feel my nails always look nice and professional if I do say so myself! I've used the expensive too and just don't see the difference. I'm not saying there isn't a difference -- this is just my humble opinion. Plus, I am a nail polish addict, so you can see why I like to stick to the one and two dollar bottles.

Posted By: MsMocha
Date Posted: Dec 7, 2005 at 3:11pm

I can tell a slight difference between cheap and expensive polishes, usually there is a stronger pigment in the more expensive one and the brush is usually better for applying the polish; they're more firm and kind of flat. I'm not sure I would say that more expensive ones last longer, what it comes down to is base coat and top coat, so I just stick with the cheapies. $- P cn`dp0% 00BB .(4`p /. % ,)!,$-$)), b` 6

Posted By: Alayney
Date Posted: Dec 7, 2005 at 4:59pm

It may just be a coincidence but, actually, I've noticed the brushes seem to be worse[i/] in the high end brands. I noticed that right away because I thought it just shouldn't be so seeing as the polish is supposed to be "better" and costs more ...

Posted By: stormee
Date Posted: Apr 20, 2006 at 12:01am

It probably does depend on how your nail interacts with the polish. For me, Revlon Color Stay lasts a week, OPI chipped in a couple days.

Posted By: rollerGrrL
Date Posted: Dec 23, 2007 at 6:35am

I find that cheap or expensive - they all chip anyway - so I buy cheap polishes now, they look just as good. I get compliments all the time. Why spend $20 on nail polish when you can get the same colour for $2.50?

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Posted By: seashell034
Date Posted: Jan 3, 2008 at 5:43am

revlon works best for me he color goes on sooth and doesn't bubble also too much brush makes it go on thick and uneven. i've used a lot of different kinds from expensive to cheap and when i use revlon they look professional

Posted By: steve
Date Posted: May 17, 2008 at 10:06am

The salon I go to uses OPI and I just love it it wears so good and the colors have the cutest names. STEVE $ ! fbap1"d ! :$bb :$bb :$, ! )

Posted By: jmay
Date Posted: Jul 9, 2008 at 8:42am

I use Ciate paint pots, they give fantastic even coverage when applying and are hard waring and long lasting! A great choice of colours available too! I started using Ciate a year ago and havnt used another brand since for long lasting wear, well worth the buy!

Ps I always add a clear top coat just in cast if i want the colour to last and not chip!

Posted By: mayeuxsherri
Date Posted: Jul 18, 2008 at 9:31pm

Sally Hansen Hard As Nails - Hard As Wraps. It's really good!

SHERRI

Posted By: merliajoseph
Date Posted: Dec 7, 2008 at 12:36am

I always use OPI, best too...

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Posted By: Jewels408
Date Posted: Jan 26, 2009 at 11:59am

HI

I've never tried Essie, but I know what you mean about buying a more expensive brand out of habit. But I buy Nubar nailpolish. It's only $6 and they have tons of different colors.

As for the chipping, I agree that many of the cheap cheap brands chip a lot. I would put on even a maybelline and it would chip off after a day or two. But since I've been using Nubar, It will last weeks or until I decide to change the color!

Good luck!

Posted By: lifelovebeauty
Date Posted: Jul 8, 2009 at 9:17pm

I like OPI too. I also like nubar - they have a lot of really cool nail art pens for painting your own nail designs in neat colors. Fun stuff! <, )&Lade D $% `` $8

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