GOOD nail polish top coat?

[PghPALady1974]

I need some names. I painted my nails yesterday and used Finger Paints top coat. This morning while trying to dig some CO out of the bottle, half the polish on one of my fingers came off! Luckily this bottle of CO is used only for my body and not to consume! It seems like my polish peels off way to fast/easily. I am wondering if what I have is too old? I got it aprox a year ago and dont remember this happening then.

[JerseyGyrl]

I like Out The Door. Sally Beauty carries it.

[capricapers]

I like Seche Vite. CVS has it and Sally's too. I'd pick up a bottle of nail polish thinner as well as the Seche Vite thickens up over time - but that top coat is hard to beat.

[killerblues]

Out The Door is the best I have ever used. I don't paint my fingernails but I have never had a chip on my toes since I started using Out The Door. I do my toes about every week and a bottle lasts me a long time.

[Melrose]

I love Out the Door too. But, it seems my toe nails never chip even when I don't use a top coat. But on my fingernails, I can get a week to 10 days when I do them. I will put a coat of clear/topcoat every other night and it helps to seal them.

[capricapers]

Sounds like I need to try the Out the Door too.

[PghPALady1974]

Thanks ladies!!! I will look for it next time I am there!!

[Kathy623]

Hello My friend!!
Just wanted to say hello and see how things are going. My friend got me np from cosmo prof and it really stays on. I will get the name of it for you. In fact, I will bring you a bottle--what color do you like the best?? Well, what color family do you like??? Beige, pinks, reds, oranges, blues,?????? let me know!! Also, please PM what ur weekend schedules look like!!

[PghPALady1974]

First, I grabbed the Out the Door today. I asked about the polish just peeling off my nails. She said it was because I put the China Glaze Prismatic on top of another color. She claims it is too thick for that and is to be worn alone. Well I didn't put it on thick! Will try again tomorrow with the new top coat!

Originally Posted by Kathy623

Hello My friend!!
Just wanted to say hello and see how things are going. My friend got me np from cosmo prof and it really stays on. I will get the name of it for you. In fact, I will bring you a bottle--what color do you like the best?? Well, what color family do you like??? Beige, pinks, reds, oranges, blues,?????? let me know!! Also, please PM what ur weekend schedules look like!!

You don't need to bring me nail polish! A juicy steak on the other hand....... I work this entire weekend (what else is new???). I DID have off this past w.e. but wasn't able to do anything because of the weather Will pm you what Im working!

[capricapers]

You can always try that Seche Vite I suggested before. It's at Ulta and many other places. It is on the In Style magazine's Best beauty Buys Hall of Fame 2012.

DISREGARD - I READ YOUR COMMENT INCORRECTLY...

[PghPALady1974]

Nail polish STILL peeling off!!!UGH!!!!

Is it possible I have way too much oil in my nails right now? I once tried to get acryllics and by the time she was done with my second hand, the first was peeling off! She said I had a lot of natural oil in my nails.

[JerseyGyrl]

Originally Posted by PghPALady1974

Nail polish STILL peeling off!!!UGH!!!!

Is it possible I have way too much oil in my nails right now? I once tried to get acryllics and by the time she was done with my second hand, the first was peeling off! She said I had a lot of natural oil in my nails.

Wash your hands thoroughly before applying the polish and clean your nails with nail polish remover (even if you have no polish on).
Do you apply a base coat??

[PghPALady1974]

Originally Posted by JerseyGyrl

Wash your hands thoroughly before applying the polish and clean your nails with nail polish remover (even if you have no polish on).
Do you apply a base coat??

I actually do both before doing my nail and yes, I always use a base coat because I am afraid of staining my nails.

I'm just an odd ball that's all!

[JerseyGyrl]

Originally Posted by PghPALady1974

I actually do both before doing my nail and yes, I always use a base coat because I am afraid of staining my nails.

I'm just an odd ball that's all!

Hmmm...after washing your hands & using nail polish remover, you may want to try using a nail buffer and then taking a small amount of witch hazel on a cotton ball & wiping your nails with it. App;y a thin coat of base coat. Apply 2-3 thin coats of polish, Apply your top coat.
Hope this helps

[PghPALady1974]

Thanks for the suggestions! I do have some witch hazel actually! I am only off once in the next 9 days and that's hopefully my dad to go fishing, so I may have to wait till the week After next to do this! Will let you know if it helps!

[PghPALady1974]

Sooooooo Tuesday I did the whole wash hands well, buffed nails, used alcocol on nails, applied base coat, 2 thin layers of CHINA GLAZE color, 2 thin layers CHINA GLAZE new glitter stuff, 2 thin coats of out the door top coat. Tues night one tiny chip. Wed morning MORE bigger chips while getting ready for work! It's not like Im working at a coinstruction site or something while getting ready!! Of course, I get to work and more is coming off!

HELP!!!

[JerseyGyrl]

Originally Posted by PghPALady1974

Sooooooo Tuesday I did the whole wash hands well, buffed nails, used alcocol on nails, applied base coat, 2 thin layers of CHINA GLAZE color, 2 thin layers CHINA GLAZE new glitter stuff, 2 thin coats of out the door top coat. Tues night one tiny chip. Wed morning MORE bigger chips while getting ready for work! It's not like Im working at a coinstruction site or something while getting ready!! Of course, I get to work and more is coming off!

HELP!!!

I'm not sure what to say

When I do my nails, crazy as it sounds, I do them in 2 days. I file, buff, use polish remover...then...I use base coat (I like China Glaze Strong Adhesion base coat)...then...I apply 1 thin coat nail polish (I use different brands..Milani, China Glaze, Revlon, OPI, Rimmel, Sally Hansen)...I allow it to dry thoroughly...then apply a 2nd coat of polish and allow that to dry. I don't apply my top coat (Out The Door) until the next morning and use 1 coat. I've never had an issue with it chipping immediately. It will usually last 3 to 4 days depending on the polish. I've even used cheap Wet n Wild polishes and never had a problem.

This has got me stumped

[PghPALady1974]

I SAID I was an oddball!!

Hmmmmmmm Maybe Ill try the china glaze base coat you mentioned. I have some other brand. Ultra Pro something. Maybe I'll take that back. I have never had nail polish chip like this before.

[shoo]

Have you tried using a bonder? Orly has a good one you can get at Sallys. I get a week out of my manicure if I apply the bonder first.

[Doxiemom]

Originally Posted by JerseyGyrl

I like Out The Door. Sally Beauty carries it.

Is this available at drug stores or other beauty supply stores? I don't have a Sally's nearby.

[August Moon]

You can help your polish stay on tons better by switching to a sticky base coat. I have nails that will not hold polish for anything, but when I use Creative Nail Design 'Stickey' Base Coat. My polish stays on my entire work week. If you can't get CND Stickey, you can get (at Sally's) Nail Life Nail Gripper Base Coat.

Both are a clear green polish that never quite 'dries'. It's like a double sided tape. So the base coat adheres to the nail, and the polish adheres to the base coat. It's stuck on and hugged down. Your polish color will dry just fine. Top Coat will finish it off to make it look nice and shiny (I prefer OPI Rapid Dri Top Coat).

Really...try switching up the base coat.

[Riatha]

Have you thought about a different brand of polish, also? Maybe there is something in the formula for China Glaze that isn't meshing with your system?

[DiamondDeb]

Originally Posted by August Moon

You can help your polish stay on tons better by switching to a sticky base coat. I have nails that will not hold polish for anything, but when I use Creative Nail Design 'Stickey' Base Coat. My polish stays on my entire work week. If you can't get CND Stickey, you can get (at Sally's) Nail Life Nail Gripper Base Coat.

Both are a clear green polish that never quite 'dries'. It's like a double sided tape. So the base coat adheres to the nail, and the polish adheres to the base coat. It's stuck on and hugged down. Your polish color will dry just fine. Top Coat will finish it off to make it look nice and shiny (I prefer OPI Rapid Dri Top Coat).

Really...try switching up the base coat.

I never heard of sticky base coats before. It does sound like it would work.

I am looking for a good base & top coat that will prevent chipping. I have avoided putting polish on my fingernails for years because they chip so quickly & I don't want to spend that much time maintaining them.

[August Moon]

@DiamondDeb, really...try one. They work pretty darn good!

[shoo]

I posted it somewhere in this thread. Look for Orly Bonder at Sally's. It's a sticky base coat and your polish will adhere to it beautifully. I get a week out of my manicure

[StratenCecile]

seche vite is my favorite top coat. It makes your nails look like glass This coming from a girl who considers doing her nails a hobby

[PghPALady1974]

Will have to look for the bonders or sticky base coats.

Right now I have glue on nails on because I went to a wedding last Sat. and didn't want horrid looking nails! Just waiting for them to start popping off!

[capricapers]

Me too - I suggested that many many posts back - no one seemed interested - lol I do agree with the sticky base coat - I use that CND - good stuff.

[PghPALady1974]

I haven't been on here for a while that's why I never responded, sorry.

[megansmom39]

Believe it or not ,Mary Kay has the best top coat I've used. I use their colors too. They tend to last better than the ones at the salon uses and I am rough on my hands and feet.