New girl...Whats the best nail polish that doesnt chip?

[Keeley20]

hi girls.
just wondering what nail polish you use that doesnt chip.
Iv tried attitude but i think its rubbish...it lasts on toes but thats it.

Heard Opi is meant to be good, does any1 use this?

Thanks xxx

 

[Lynne Baker]

Shellac!

Seriously, since I started using Shellac in May I've used my regular CND enamels only 3 times!

 

[geeg]

Are you asking about polish for use on natural nails or are you doing mainly enhancements or both. For natural nails and toes I use Shellac from CND almost exclusively now. For enhancements, CND Colour & Effects.

Regarding natural nails, it is how you prepare the nail and how you actually paint the nail that makes the most difference to polish chipping. How do you prepare yours? It is also important to use a good professional brand of polish as they are more highly pigmented. Then it is important to paint thin layers (and with a good pro polish, that should have all the coverage you need).

Most polishes will last well on enhancements ... after all you are polishing plastic.

There are many good professional brands of polish to choose from. Brands with a reputation. Reputation is not gained for no reason. Of course OPI is a good pro brand along with CND and so many others. Stuff you can buy from the likes of Sallys are not normally high quality unless they are selling a pro brand that you know has the rep.

 

[mrmarkymarc]

i use cnd and misa from nsi and always use a top coat

 

[RicaPica]

i prefer OPI. i used CND polish and shellac in school only, that's a great brand. i haven't tried anything else as far as professional polish is concerned.

 

[RachFace]

I love Shellac on natural nails (not strictly polish but has kind of replaced it for me) but otherwise use CND colours and effects. I find them brilliant, the brush is great and the coverage and it doesnt chip easily. I have a few OPI colours too as I love the colour range but the coverage isnt as good (on the few I have, maybe not all?) and Im not keen on the brush, but a lot of peeps on here love them.

I fancy trying the Mac polishes but I dont know how good they are in a professional sense as I havent tried them yet and also Orly/Essie might be worth a try to see what you like x

 

[shedunlop]

I would also advise before investing in many nail polishes that I would serious ly consider one of the new gel polishes. Shellac, Gelish, GELeration etc. Since beginning to use Gelish earlier this year I have only used my polishes twice.

To answer you original question I have used OPI polishes for years and find them to be everything I look for in a polish. There are other good brands out there, CND, Jessica, Spa Ritual to name but a few. :green:

 

[geeg]

My one comment re shedonlop's post is that if you are going to go right over to polish/gels, it is an investment and ups the price of your service by at least 3.00 per service against pence in comparison for polish (even good ones). That is why I asked the OP if she was considering her polish line for enhancements or for natural nails.

So if you are going to go for UV cured products then make sure you add the extra cost of using them (if just used for colour on top of enhancements particularly .. which frankly is not necessary as polish dries very quickly, lasts ages and the extra cost of UV cured is not worth it in my humble opinion). I certainly still use both and only use Shellac on enhanced nails if the clients are willing to shell out an extra 10.00 for me to do it.

 

[jacqueline]

We use Spa Ritual and the odd OPI and don't seem to have any problems.

 

[welshbeauty]

I love opi, also use jessica and china glaze! how long polish lasts is part due to polish and a lot to do with paining.x

 

[Keeley20]

I will only be painting it on natural nails.

Does anyone know any websites i can get these gel polishes from?

thanks for your replies

 

[Lynne Baker]

Welcome - Sweet Squared

You'll need to contact them on the phone first to set up an account with them. They're the UK distributor for CND and Minx.
0845 2106060

 

[geeg]

I will only be painting it on natural nails.

Does anyone know any websites i can get these gel polishes from?

thanks for your replies

SHELLAC available from Sweet Squared 08452106060
You will have to register by phone .. they ONLY sell to professionals.
www.sweetsquared.com

Just about everything you need to know about CND Shellac colour coat system.

Watch - CND

http://www.salongeek.com/general-articles/112879-defining-shellac-u-v-colour-coat-system.html

http://www.salongeek.com/training/113923-shellac-science-very-cool-understand-know-how-use.html

http://www.salongeek.com/nail-finis...-colour-coat-system-application-tutorial.html

 

[rachael204]

I use Gelish which is available from Nail Harmony - Nail Products, Gelish, Reveal, Gels

It has 48 shades to choose from and has increased my business no end!

Good luck with whatever you choose! xx

 

[EMMA AT ELITE]

Another vote for Shellac. Since using Shellac in May I havent done one single "normal" manicure (with nail varnish) they have all been shellac manicures - truly amazing product, one of its kind, god send! x
What products/ nail varnishes do you mainly use on your clients at the moment? x

 

[belovedmuffinz]

Hi what is start up cost for shellac please?

 

[Lynne Baker]

You need to contact Sweet Squared for that sort of information.
0845 210 6060

They'll give you all the bumf you need to get started!