I really like the look of the gel and shellac manicures, but I hate the price and what it does to my nails when I take it off. I thought I'd give Nutra Nail Gel Perfect a try. It was a gooey mess! Don't waste your money. I even paired the gel portion with regular polish, still not great. I was on a hunt for long-lasting polish and I FOUND IT! I have been converted to OPI for life. Here's my routine:
1. Remove any existing polish, file or clip nails, push back cuticles.
2. Wash your hands, focusing on your nails. It's important you have a clean surface to work on otherwise the polish won't last as long.
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| Skim Milk - 2 coats of Funny Bunny |
4. Next, apply the first layer of the OPI clear Top Coat.
5. Apply as many coats of polish as you need to get the desired shade (I'm using OPI Funny Bunny). I applied 4 coats. I didn't want skim milk nails, I needed 2%!
6. Last, apply another layer of the OPI Top coat. Be sure to brush the tip-ends of your nails with the top coat! This helps seal the ends so they a more chip-resistant.
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| After 5 days-NO CHIPS! |
This process lasted me 5 days with NO CHIPPING! I typed on my computer for 8 hours/day, worked out, showered, did dishes, made dinner -- I wasn't gentle on my finger nails. My iPod attacked me on Day 5 which brought this manicure to an end, otherwise I think it would have stayed for at least another day or two! I was WAY impressed. Bless you OPI, bless you.
UPDATE 10/7: If you sit in a hot tub the polish will loosen and start to separate from the nail. I'm not sure if it's the chlorine or the heat that affects it, but just a side note!
Funny Bunny has always been my favorite color.
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