This is FUN!! What's your favourite sparkly red non-gel nail varnish? Im about to paint my toenails for Christmas... hopefully one I can get online

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loveyouradvice · 17/12/2024 08:37

Yup, just that... I don't use gels so a regular red sparkly one

What do you love?

What do you recommend? I'm keen on a true Christmas red, rather than a more subtle darker shade

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BlackJacktheDog · 17/12/2024 08:43

Orly Breathable Stronger Than Ever which is much more pillar box red than in their photos - which make it look pinky.

https://www.orlybeauty.co.uk/products/orly-stronger-than-ever-breathable-polish?variant=14237716316271&country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA34S7BhAtEiwACZzv4W2ujTiSvpNzAZCwTR-19ZGFH3a6xkfDioi7gsnq-Vz7RoOhQ5V4kxoCstQQAvD_BwE

I have been allergic to nail varnish for as long as I can remember, but can use this range (and Nails Inc Plant Power range).

ORLY Stronger Than Ever Breathable Nail Polish

ORLY Breathable Treatment + Colour.Stronger Than Ever, Ruby Red/Gold Shimmer For Stronger, Healthier Looking Nails Breathable Formula Prevents Chipping and Peeling No Basecoat or Topcoat Needed Infused w/Argan Oil, Pro Vitamin B5 + Vitamin C

https://www.orlybeauty.co.uk/products/orly-stronger-than-ever-breathable-polish?country=GB&currency=GBP&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA34S7BhAtEiwACZzv4W2ujTiSvpNzAZCwTR-19ZGFH3a6xkfDioi7gsnq-Vz7RoOhQ5V4kxoCstQQAvD_BwE&variant=14237716316271

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loveyouradvice · 17/12/2024 09:51

This looks like a top recommendation @BlackJacktheDog Thank you!

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longtompot · 17/12/2024 10:49

Sorry no suggestions for you op but those nail varnishes are gorgeous @BlackJacktheDog ! I've not heard of them before but I may have to treat myself 😊 Do they really not peel or chip?

BlackJacktheDog · 17/12/2024 10:58

They don't for me, but a couple of caveats:

I think nail varnishes appear to last better for different people, depending on what you do with your hands day to day and whether you use top/base coats etc
As I say, I've been allergic to normal varnish forever; which means it's almost 30 years since I last used anything other than these two ranges regularly. So I have little comparison and modern varnishes could have evolved much more than I think.

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