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Nice (tough) DIY holiday nail colour? - for toes!

9 replies

BlueSkySunnyDay · 09/07/2015 23:47

I used to love OPI Hollywood Blonde as it didn't chip on holiday and went all sparkly in the pool/sun.

Generally I wear strong blues, bright greens or a sparkly red but I really need something which wont be glaringly obvious if it chips and wont be a nightmare to redo if necessary while away.

OPI is my favourite brand but am happy to make a new tough polish discovery (a little "meh" about OPIs current colours!)

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BualadhBos · 10/07/2015 00:17

www.barrym.com/product/Gelly-Hi-Shine I like this

CalmYoBadSelf · 10/07/2015 00:53

Get the gel polish that is set with the UVlight. I had mine done a month ago and they are still perfect if growing off a bit

FrugalFashionista · 10/07/2015 07:57

Revlon Colorstay is tough as nails. It never chips on my toes, I use it year round and reapply circa every three weeks. I've been to a sandy beach for a week and moving boxes and scuffing my toes ror another and my toes look like they were done today.

Misslgl88 · 12/07/2015 13:25

Vinylux do some lovely shades and last one week I love them

Lunastarfish · 12/07/2015 13:32

Try Boots 17 gel nail polish. There isn't a huge range of colours (I bought red) but its amazing - complete whim purchase. I had it on my toes for two weeks during which time I'd been swimming, walking, worn different type of shoes and it didn't chip. I only removed it as I wanted to try another colour. I used a base coat but no top coat. Its also only £3.99

postmanpatscat · 12/07/2015 13:51

Avon Nailwear Pro is also very hardwearing and comes in loads of different colours. I use a base coat, 2 coats of varnish and a clear top coat.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 12/07/2015 14:04

I love OPI, but I don't go for the currant colours.

I have "I;m not really a waitress", "Afrodities Pink Nightie" and "Hands of my Kielbasa" ( wine red/pink/shimmery nude)

They last weeks (but I only use on my toenails)

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 12/07/2015 14:05

Aphrodities

SenecaFalls · 12/07/2015 14:21

Another fan of Revlon ColorStay and Vinylux. They both last on my toes up to three weeks.

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