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Best no chip nail varnish?

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riotlady · 10/12/2020 05:31

Hello, have recently started painting my nails to cheer me up while I’m unwell and stuck at home and I’m wondering if anyone has any reccomendations for nail varnishes that don’t chip too quickly? I have one colour from OPI that lasts a week but weirdly my other colours from them only last a few days before they chip.

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haggistramp · 10/12/2020 05:40

I recently bought nail dip system. I did 2 nails and its very strong stuff *along the lines of uv nail polish but without the uv) and lasted 3 weeks but I need to practice as it didn't look that perfect (which is why I stopped at 2 nails).

2me2u2u2me · 10/12/2020 08:37

hi OP, I find they all chip, I've even gone all out and tried expensive ones like Chanel and they still chips, my fave now is Barry M, they have great colours and gels and they look fab, though they still chip, so what I've found is a really good top clear gloss coat works wonders, it's lasts for days and on me that's a miracle as I'm very heavy handed Smile

Alez · 10/12/2020 15:02

I recently wore Maybelline colorama 60 seconds with essie 3in 1 under and over it. A week in it hadn't chipped at all. About 10 days in the tips had started wearing, but evenly so it wasn't noticeable. The essie 3 in 1 is good normally but together it lasted even longer than usual.

MooMinCow · 10/12/2020 15:29

Essie Gel Couture range. You need to use the matching top coat, but I can get upto 10 days wear. My favourite polishes and usually on offer at Boots or Superdrug.

SadWife2020 · 10/12/2020 20:37

There was a recent Guardian article on this q! www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/nov/14/the-best-long-lasting-nail-polish

PresentingPercy · 10/12/2020 20:45

Opi but you must add a top coat. My salon uses Seche Vite top coat and I highly recommend this. I bought opi and Seche Vite during lockdown and I got 2 weeks ok.

GrimDamnFanjo · 11/12/2020 01:16

CND Vinylux has been the one I've got on best with.

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