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Nail varnish brand?

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PeteMe · 02/11/2017 19:37

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a nail varnish brand please? I'm a complete newbie to nail varnish and would like something gorgeous that is really easy to apply, and looks great to of course.

Thanks!

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Sentimentallentil · 05/11/2017 10:01

I wear Opi and the wilkinsons one, it’s got some great colours and are only £1

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dantdmistedious · 05/11/2017 09:58

Rimmel 60 seconds

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MinesaPinot · 04/11/2017 23:23

PS. I really don't get the Barry M love - used it once, not impressed. However, at a budget I rate the No. 7 polishes, good application and staying power.

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MinesaPinot · 04/11/2017 23:21

My friend who is a manicurist recommends Orly, Jessica and Essie, and Gelish if you want the 14 day polish.

I like Jessica or Mavala, with Nails Inc caviar basecoat and top coat.

And Shellac for the 14 day polish.

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Daisypps · 04/11/2017 22:16

Nails Inc and Leighton Denny

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Dozyoldtwonk · 04/11/2017 22:11

Not been mentioned yet…I love Jessica polishes and will only use them. I prefer the mini bottles to the full size versions as the brush is thinner & better shaped for my nails.

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Callamia · 04/11/2017 22:06

The Rimmel double brushes are great for my cack-handed apppixation skills.

Otherwise, I wear Essie and Orly (whose breathable colour is the best for toes). I use a maybelline gel finish top coat.

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SinisterBumFacedCat · 04/11/2017 22:05

Barry M and Avon are my favourites for colour and long lasting. Also love a glitter top coat.

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fuckinguseless · 04/11/2017 22:05

OPI or Essie.

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JaceLancs · 04/11/2017 22:02

OPI and Estée Lauder here
Chanel n guerlain were rubbish
I tend to do gel polish more now though n use cnd

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Bombardier25966 · 04/11/2017 21:54

OPI and Nails Inc, and the best top coat I've found is Essence at Wilkinsons, £2 ish and lasts forever!

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eloisesparkle · 04/11/2017 21:16

The Sally Hanson brush is ace.
I use Rimmel 60 second one also. So quick.
I don't bother with top coat or undercoat. I just take it off the next day.

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GoingRogue · 02/11/2017 23:26

Barry M gel range with Seche Vite top coat (from eBay).

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Shenanagins · 02/11/2017 23:17

Barry m. Used to be Chanel but will never go back to paying those prices for something that chips within days whereas cheap as chips Barry M lasts and lasts.

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MushroomSoup · 02/11/2017 23:14

Barry M for me too!

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Mascarawandlady · 02/11/2017 23:14

I use orly professionally (beauty therapist) but love rimmel 60 second for personal use. Dries so quick and lasts well.

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AnnabelleLecter · 02/11/2017 23:12

Barry M is my favourite too.
Brilliant range of colours.

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pineappleeyes · 02/11/2017 23:12

Opi is my fave...

Barry m are good too

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Only1scoop · 02/11/2017 23:07

OPI and ESSIE

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LittleG69 · 02/11/2017 23:05

I love A England. An indie brand; amazing colours and really long lasting

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WhoKn0wsWhereTheSlimeGoes · 02/11/2017 22:31

Essie and Rimmel for me. I don't share the Barry M love though, I think they are poorly pigmented, thin brushes, chip really easily.

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EugenieG · 02/11/2017 21:04

I like Chanel for their colours, even though they often chip after a few days (with top coat, sigh). Am also a fan of Rimmel, Barry M and Hema polishes.

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OfficerGrant · 02/11/2017 20:57

Maybelline nail varnish color show is fantastic! Hardly chips it's brilliant

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Pumpkintopf · 02/11/2017 20:48

Those nails look fabulous Duchess

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Pumpkintopf · 02/11/2017 20:48

O.P.I is good with seche vite topcoat

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