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Original poster

So sick of nail varnish chipping!

26 replies

berri · 10/05/2015 10:34

I put some Rimmel 'Lasting Finish' on last night and it's already bloody chipped on two fingers!!!

Please tell me you ladies have some holy grail varnish & top coat you can recommend me, I don't care how much it costs if it lasts more than 24hrs!!!

OP posts:
TisILeclerc · 10/05/2015 11:08

The Rimmel salon pro with lycra in is very good. Imvho though you don't get chip free unless you go for gel polish. I can't wear it at all at the moment because of work so all my lovely gel polishes are gathering dust Sad

DrElizabethPlimpton · 10/05/2015 11:08

I use OPI. Base coat, two coats of colour and the top coat. If I leave each coat to fully dry it lasts well.

IHavemyownLighthouseyouknow · 10/05/2015 11:13

Mavala base coat and MarvaDry as a top coat. Mine goes 2 weeks without chipping.

AwayAndRunUpMaHumf · 10/05/2015 11:23

I've used tons of top coats but the best one I've found is seche vite, about 9 quid from boots.

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 10/05/2015 11:28

Two coats of whatever varnish you like, don't leave to dry in between and whack on No 7 topcoat and it'll be dry and rock hard in less than a minute.

5446 · 10/05/2015 13:44

Two really thin layers of CND Vinylux and a top coat. I only have to do my nails every two weeks.

Original poster
berri · 11/05/2015 06:57

Thanks for all the recs, will definitely start making a list, can't believe some of them last 2 weeks!

I love the gel too but find it really wrecks my nails for some reason, so usually just get them done if we're going on holiday or something.

OP posts:
OverAndAbove · 11/05/2015 06:59

I'm a fan of gel but if it doesn't work for you, I would second Seche Vite which really clings on.

SuffolkNWhat · 11/05/2015 07:03

I do gel nails at home. They last 2-3 weeks.

KneeQuestion · 11/05/2015 07:13

Out the door topcoat by Inm is very goood.

Costs around £5.99 on Ebay.

ImBrian · 11/05/2015 07:32

I use opi and then seche vite, they don't chip but I do get a bit of wear along the edge but they last for a week.

calzone · 11/05/2015 07:34

Shellac

Currently got French manicure which has lasted 3 weeks, no chipping. SmileSmileSmile

Eastpoint · 11/05/2015 07:37

Opi/essie & seche vite last a week for me, usual amounts of washing up etc

olafisking · 11/05/2015 07:39

Don't buy Seche Vite from Boots, it's usually £5.50 on Amazon!

HellKitty · 11/05/2015 07:49

I've just had the same problem with my Rimmel salon pro. Chips after a day. To those who do Gels at home, do you buy the light and the base/top coat? Sorry for hijacking!

FoodieMum3 · 11/05/2015 10:07

I've a Ted baker nail polish that lasts for days. Price was reasonable too. I'll definitely buy more shades.
HTH.

Liveinthepresent · 11/05/2015 16:57

I have this problem- I think it's my nails as they are dry and flaky and break if I don't put polish on them. It's very annoying!
Even when I had shellac done it only lasted a week.
Not very helpful I know but I empathise OP

Amaxapax · 11/05/2015 17:13

The Essie base and top coats have changed my life. It comes in a two pack in Boots and pretty much guarantees my nail varnish will last about a week. I would never go without it now.

u32ng · 11/05/2015 21:17

Ugh! Same problem here! I have weak bendy nails which I think stresses the polish & it cracks off.

Try a nail hardener as your base coat. I had a red rimmel 'double decker bus' polish last 3 days on me which for me is amazing!!

CapnMurica · 11/05/2015 22:04

The No7 topcoat I agree is brilliant. I also like Eye Candy top coat, you can get it in Tesco or Sainsburys.

BEST EVER basecoat is from Essence which you get from WIlkos. About £2.50 and seriously, my nails take a beating but the polish stays on for ages.

It's in a silver bottle, called nail hardener or something. This one.

Cockbollocks · 11/05/2015 22:11

Agree with seche vite recommendation .

And, yes to base coat and two coats of polish. Mine look good for about two weeks. I love shellac but it does ruin my nails if I keep having it done.

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 11/05/2015 22:35

Essence varnishes are amazing too, it's a really good range of make up.

Eastpoint · 12/05/2015 03:09

Liveinthepresent Try rubbing some oil into your nail bed, that should help their condition.

MyFriendsCallMeOh · 12/05/2015 03:22

Buff your nails before you start (then wipe dust off with nail polish remover), helps everything stick properly. Then base coat / hardener, two coats of colour and a quick dry top coat (Nails Inc and Seche Vite work best for me). I didn't use to buff my nails but it really helps. There was a mn-er on here ages ago who was a nail tech. She said it was like exfoliating your face - gets rid of all the dead cells on the surface, your nail hardener will work better too.

cuntyMcCunterson · 12/05/2015 06:02

hellkitty I gel polish my nails at home, bought a starter kit from red carpet (used to be available on QVC) now I use different polish and I've got a new light after I dropped my old one. I'm currently wearing sheer nude colour-had it on for 3weeks and think it will do at least another 3/4 days and it still looks fab!