Which CND top coat?

[jojosnails]

Calling all CND geeks! :lol:

Which top coat from CND does everyone prefer? Or do you use different ones at different times?

I have used Super Shiney but I'm sure I read on here somewhere that Air Dry is very good.

Any opinions would be very much appreciated!

 

[PeepPaws]

I use super shiney if a client is willing to have a cuppa and wait in the seating area whilst their nails dry.
Air dry when they only want to wait a short time.
Heat dry if they want to whizz off!

HTH xx

 

[deanosnana]

CND's Air Dry is my new fave. It beats anything I've ever used in the past. HTH!

 

[jojosnails]

Thanks for the replies! Nice to get others thoughts!:hug:

CND's Air Dry is my new fave. It beats anything I've ever used in the past. HTH!

Is their any reason in particular that this is your new fave?


Would be good to hear any other opinions
Many thanks xxx

 

[deanosnana]

Is their any reason in particular that this is your new fave?

Would be good to hear any other opinions
Many thanks xxx

Hi, I like Air Dry because it actually does what it says it does. Also, it doesn't yellow. I won't name names but I've used some topcoats over hot pink polish (as an example) and in a few days the polish turns an orange-ish color.

Me + Air Dry 4-ever. LOL!

 

[adelekeegan1]

I use super shiney if a client is willing to have a cuppa and wait in the seating area whilst their nails dry.
Air dry when they only want to wait a short time.
Heat dry if they want to whizz off!

HTH xx

Couldn't have put it better myself

 

[jojosnails]

How long does heat dry take to dry? Is it just any desk lamp that can be used?

 

[ValencianNails]

How long does heat dry take to dry? Is it just any desk lamp that can be used?

3 minutes under a 60 watt lamp.

There's more info here but I think you have to register to view it - http://www.cnd.com/Tools-Support/PDF/Product-Profiles/Heat_Dry.pdf

hth's

 

[jojosnails]

Thanks!!

 

[Nail Perfection]

I use super shiney for my french polishes and get great results.

Does anyone think air dry would be better for this service because it drys quicker? I don't want to change in case the air dry doesn't give the long lasting results that glossy top coat does but if it helps speed up the drying and therefore avoiding smudging I may try it?

Advice would be welcome?

 

[bellabeautie]

I think Air Dry is just as good as Super Shiney.... I tend to use Super Shiney for when I do glitter polishing as it really brings it out nicely. But I use Air Dry most other times xx

 

[RedAdmiral]

I've never tried airdry I do have some somewhere........... I do 1 coat super shiney n one OTD by INM and find this a great combo. My desk lamps are low heat emmitting so cant use heat dry.
I would like to know if it you really think there is a difference as I set my fan to 10 mins and garaunteed my clients are touch dry aft that and I allow them to go.

 

[MACGoddess]

Has anyone used Pro Finish as a topcoat? This is what my former nail artist used on me years ago and I loved it, it made the polish last forever over acrylic!