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Best polish for long lasting pedi

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CraftyCleopatra · 21/04/2022 15:22

sandals season is fast approaching…I very rarely wear polish because I can’t be arsed with the maintenance and don’t have the time for a proper pedi done by a nail technician….soooo…what are your recommendations for great, low maintenance and long lasting polish for a self-administered pedi that I can pop on and forget about for a fortnight?

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Lottapianos · 21/04/2022 15:27

I always do my own pedis. I use all sorts of different colour polishes, but always use Essie Speed Setter top coat. I get 2 weeks out of it no problem

Lookingoutside · 21/04/2022 17:05

Nails Inc gel finish.

bigTillyMint · 21/04/2022 21:44

I always choose opi (normal - not gel) when I get a pedi - lasts me a month or more

SilverHairedCat · 21/04/2022 21:46

OPI. And I just layer on top for months to fill in chips 😂

Polkadotties · 21/04/2022 21:50

When I painted my nails I really liked Barry m gelly polish

CraftyCleopatra · 24/04/2022 06:09

bigTillyMint · 21/04/2022 21:44

I always choose opi (normal - not gel) when I get a pedi - lasts me a month or more

A month! Now that’s what I’m after 😁
thanks!

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LaWench · 24/04/2022 06:31

It's all about a few good coats and a good top coat. My favourite at the moment is Sally Hansen Insta Dry. Makes my nail polish last a week despite daily washing up. My toe polish lasts months.

BatshitCrazyWoman · 24/04/2022 12:20

I always paint my own, while watching TV (multi tasking!).

I like Essie, OPI and Zoya polishes. And I use Essie Good to Go quick drying top coat, which is excellent. My nails (and my hair) grow like weeds, so I have to do my nails every 10 days or so, but they never chip or anything.

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