Comments on: Avoiding Chiptastic Tips

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:01:44 +0000

You have GREAT nails!! ;)
I just started buying China Glaze (Tempest and Platinum Silver). Both go on really uneven/streaky/gloppy (too thick where strokes overlap and nail shows through in other places), have cuticle pull AND take forever to dry! Would using a polish thinner correct this? But then I’d have to apply 3+ coats! I’ve never had so many problems with a nail polish before! Even cheapo N.Y.C. has smoother, easier coverage than CG!

By: lina

lina — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:06:48 +0000

That weird word is supposed to read “sunscreen”.

By: lina

lina — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:54:51 +0000

When I put sunscreen or lotions with sinacerb on, some polish gets gummy. Why? How do I know which one?

By: Steph

Steph — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:09:00 +0000

Hmm… what base coat are you using?

By: Gabi

Gabi — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:23:44 +0000

I’ve never seen anyone have this problem. When I moisturize with anything other than jojoba oil it loosens my polish, especially any products that have a vaseline base, but also things like Eucerin.

This is very frustrating. Any help?

Gabi

By: pretear

pretear — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:10:08 +0000

Awesome! : ) I’m glad to hear you like it.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:05:42 +0000

Thank you so much for recommending Orly Bonder. My polish has remained chip-free for six days (and counting). With my lifestyle, I have never had a manicure last two days, let along six. This stuff rocks.

By: pretear

pretear — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:38:11 +0000

I love success stories. : )

By: Amber

Amber — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:34:21 +0000

LD; Orly rubber base did the same to my nails..It literally took them about 2-3 months to stop peeling. They peeled like paper, and looked like little stubbs. I would just cry. Finally, I figured out it was orly, and tossed it. I went to Target, bought Sally Hansens “Tough as nails Nail Wrap” and also “problem nails”. i applied both every day for two weeks.
Never looked back.

By: pretear

pretear — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:01:06 +0000

I completely agree AJJ. : )

By: AtlantaJJ

AtlantaJJ — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:56:34 +0000

LD, try a nail hardener under the sticky?? If find I don’t need the sticky with the Sally Hansen….just a thought, perhaps some other ladies will chime in here…

By: AtlantaJJ

AtlantaJJ — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:55:15 +0000

A healthy nail bed is the most important start for a great manicure. I take biotin, silica and flax oil to achieve this end. I also use Sally Hansen 4 in 1 for dry nails to help out with my slightly damaged nails from years of acrylic nail wear. Thanks, your site is fantastic, a public service even!!

By: pretear

pretear — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:52:19 +0000

Rach – I’ve heard a lot about the stickey sandwich but I’ve actually never tried it, I’ll have to get around to that.

LD – Which ones have you tried? I’ve heard of some brands that may do that but certainly not all brands do.

By: LD

LD — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:19:14 +0000

I cannot wear a stickey base coat. They make my nails peel like crazy! Does anyone have any advice when it comes to this?

By: Rach

Rach — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:42:49 +0000

I totally agree! Chipped nail polish drives me INSANE, partly because I know how easy it is to make a manicure last without chipping. I get at least 5 days wear each time I do my nails, and most of that is down to wearing gloves during housework and opening cans with a car key. It’s hardly rocket science. I’m also a fan of the Stickey sandwich, and tip wrap base, colour, and top, but that’s because I’m a bit fussy that way.

I also find my manicures last much longer when I keep my nails short, but that’s very much a matter of personal taste. I’m lucky because my nail beds are very long and my nails are quite detached, so I can file my nails back just past the finger tips, so I don’t see nail when I turn my hand over. I love elegant long nails on other people, and I’m sure if I wanted to grow my nails I could, I just much prefer the look of short square nails. But, again, that’s a personal taste thing.