Monday, February 8, 2010

Nail Polish Longevity

We get a lot of questions about how to make nail polish stay on longer.  There are  many variables on this subject.  Let's start with the basics.  A base coat is the first step to polish greatness.  A base coat helps the polish to adhere to the nail better by blocking the natural oils from seeping out of the nail and by creating more of a pH balanced surface.  A top coat is the final step to great polish longevity.  It helps to protect the polish from being worn down and chipped by an outside source.  However everyone's body chemistry is different and not every polish brand will stick.  Another thing to take into consideration is that if your hands are in water a lot, that breaks down the top coat and you will need to reapply your top coat after a few days.  OPI and ORLY are great professional brand nail polish, one or both of them will cover just about everyone.  If these should fail, try NAILTIQUES nail polish.

Base Coats to try: ORLY BONDER & ORLY  ORLAN BASE COAT
Top Coats to try: OPI TOP COAT & ORLY WONT CHIP

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