Shellac toe varnish dupe

[eggandspoonrace]

I'm after a colour for my toes that looks like shellac once on! I like bright pinks generally but would also wear an orangey shade. Does anyone know of one?

Shellac is a brand name of hybrid gel polish made my CND. Do you want a cheaper gel polish or a classic varnish with the shine of a gel?

Just one i can apply myself at home but that looks as good as a shellac!

I've been using this for the last month or so Rimmel I got it on 3 for 2 and it seems to last well (about 2 weeks per application), even in sandals/flip flops all the time!
It's 2 coats of the colour and 1 coat of the top coat.

You need CND Vinylux. It's vinyl varnish almost as durable as shellac.
m.ebay.co.uk/itm/CND-VINYLUX-JELLY-BRACELET-FROM-THE-NEW-WAVE-COLLECTION-UK-SELLER/323328728991?epid=1884089143&hash=item4b47e4df9f:g:HwkAAOSwA3dYkjal

Use Sally Hansen gel top coat which is ultra shiny and you have shellac experience right there.

I was going to say the same as loveinacoldclimate I'm using the CND Vinylux top coat too.

I get mine from Nail Polish Direct

Sorry affectioninacoldclimate

Barry M gelly hi shine is great. Bright colours and really lasts.

@WinkysTeatowel ha ha. You got it right though. It's a riff on Nancy Mitford

Thanks for the tip re Vinylux top coat. I've never thought about it even though it's blindingly obvious right?

Final tip to OP - use two layers of base coat and let it dry thoroughly before applying the Vinylux varnish. Vinylux really bonds with the nails and can stain so base coat is a must. You can take it off like a normal varnish but I soak it for a minute first with a pad drenched in varnish remover to shift it.