2006-08-17 16:32:45 · 24 answers · asked by katie p 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
There are many good brands of nail polish. The secret is in the application. You want to start with clean, dry nails. Put on a clear base coat. After this dries, put on your color coat. Make sure you don't have too much nail polish on your brush by swiping it on the side of the container. Try to do the nail in three even strokes...left, right then middle. or conversely if you like. Then after this drys put on another coat of color. There are so many good brands, from Sally Hansen to Christian Dior, it depends on how much you want to spend. After your second coat dries, top it off with a layer of top coat.
Now the challenge is keeping your hands safe so they can completely dry. Keep them still so they wont get dented or smeared. You can fix any mistakes with a cuticle stick and a bit of cotton with nail polish remover on it. Be careful! After they have dried, put on a nice hand moisturizer. Voila! Beautiful nails.
Good Luck.
2006-08-17 16:49:51 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess Diana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have tried all kinds and OPI is the best by far. It's a little pricey but its worth the extra money because the polish looks so much better than other brands and lasts almost a week. Also, use a top coat to seal the polish - it will also make your nails really shiny.
2006-08-17 16:40:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I've always had good experiences with both OPI and Zoya colors.
Nail polish that is NOT quick-drying will wear better than its 60-second counterparts (has to do with the chemicals in it).
Also, when polishing your nails, wipe them quickly with either nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol right before you polish - this will get rid of any excess oil and will help your polish last longer.
Lastly, use a good top-coat. I like Orly's Won't Chip - smells horrible, but it WORKS!
Hope that helps.
2006-08-18 06:32:22 · answer #3 · answered by sylvia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any polish will chip if your nails are not prepared well. Make sure you buff them with a nail buffer first, then base coat.
2006-08-17 16:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by mama3x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sally Hanson
2006-08-17 16:37:05 · answer #5 · answered by Jesabel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sally Hansen
2006-08-17 16:38:30 · answer #6 · answered by Jacks036 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first just put any brand of nail polish on and then put this stuff on your nails called NAIL MAGIC and your nails will be healthier and grow faster and they wont chip!
2006-08-17 16:38:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sally hanson but use 1 coat base coat 2 coats polish and two top coats mine usually last a week on this system
2006-08-17 16:39:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kiss ..omg its a really good nail polish
2006-08-17 16:38:24 · answer #9 · answered by oxxstrangexxo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MAC, Sinful (found at Walgreens), OPI, Hard Candy, Amphigory
2006-08-17 19:24:00 · answer #10 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋