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They're a new professional product that's why the website is weird, you need a pro license to buy from them. CosmoProf is a pro store as well. But you can find the lacquers at some beauty supply stores, or on Amazon. As for the chipping, Venique is unique, in that it is a silicone based polish so it's more flexible which actually helps to prevent chipping. I've been using it professionally for a few months now and haven't noticed any chipping. My pedi's last from 4-6 weeks and mani's about 7-10 days. The biggest key factor in long wearing polish is nail bed preparation. You need something called a PH balancer..."Bond-Aid" by OPI is the best one I've used, it's about $8 on Amazon...it will neutralize the nail for maximum adhesion (I could get really clinical with the explanation...but will spare you). You will also need a good base coat like "Stickey" by CND, and a good quality top coat. "Out The Door" and "Seche Vite" top coats are what I use on my clients.
If you decide to pick these prods up and need my help on how to specifically use them please feel free to pm me, and I will walk you through the steps, ok.
Thanks for the info, sweetie! I didn't know you were a pro. I always do base coat, 2 coats, and top coat, and with a decent polish that lasts 2 weeks, perhaps with an additional coat in between to cover the growth and only the growth, no darn chipping! Any polish that doesn't last that long is a no-go in my book.
As far as base/top coats, I'm pretty happy with Sally Hansen and have no burning desire to search for others, but with names in hand, I might take a look at some different ones.
How can your pedi last 4-6 weeks...? I mean, the polish may last, but don't your nails grow...?
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Disclaimer: Now if you are extremely hard on your nails or have them in water a lot your polish may not last quite as long as it should with these products.
You will also need a good base coat like "Stickey" by CND
I was at Ulta today and didn't have my notes with me, but since this name is quite unusual, I noticed it and bought it. The thing is pretty green... Does it dry out to clear? Doesn't it affect the color of the polish...?
I also bought OPI DS Classic. I like some shimmer, as long as it's not crazy.
I didn't know of this one. I hope it'll be good because last year I had DS Glow and was absolutely impressed by it! That polish didn't budge through 2 weeks roughing it in the sand on a beach vacation! In fact, when I came back, I was too tired to bother with nails, put another coat on, and it made it through another week!
Thanks for the info, sweetie! I didn't know you were a pro. I always do base coat, 2 coats, and top coat, and with a decent polish that lasts 2 weeks, perhaps with an additional coat in between to cover the growth and only the growth, no darn chipping! Any polish that doesn't last that long is a no-go in my book.
As far as base/top coats, I'm pretty happy with Sally Hansen and have no burning desire to search for others, but with names in hand, I might take a look at some different ones.
How can your pedi last 4-6 weeks...? I mean, the polish may last, but don't your nails grow...?
Not at all.
Very welcome. Yes, I am a pro...lol. That sounds kinda funny...lol. Oh good, I'm glad to hear your polish is lasting that long. Great job !
Right, what I mean when I say my "pedi's last 4-6 wks." is I'm referring mainly to the polish...it doesn't flake, chip or lift. Oh yeah, there is def regrowth of the nail...but the polish is perfect. :-)
I was at Ulta today and didn't have my notes with me, but since this name is quite unusual, I noticed it and bought it. The thing is pretty green... Does it dry out to clear? Doesn't it affect the color of the polish...?
I also bought OPI DS Classic. I like some shimmer, as long as it's not crazy.
I didn't know of this one. I hope it'll be good because last year I had DS Glow and was absolutely impressed by it! That polish didn't budge through 2 weeks roughing it in the sand on a beach vacation! In fact, when I came back, I was too tired to bother with nails, put another coat on, and it made it through another week!
Lol, yeah, it is really green. It WILL NOT affect the color of your polish...when it's dry it remains tacky...but the greenish tone will go away.
You'll love the Classic, it's stunning. Hey, the more glitter the better for me...I like crazy...lol. My DS faves are the Radiance, Bold, Classic and Glow. As a polish snob I have been loyal to OPI since it's birth back in the 80's. I recently started branching out a little, though, to other pro brands. Which is why I'm using Venique. But OPI has more extensive color collections, the pigmentation is unbeatable, they have the Nicole line, and they have the Axxium (gel colors). Hate, hate, hate the Shatters, though...ugh !
Lol, yeah, it is really green. It WILL NOT affect the color of your polish...when it's dry it remains tacky...but the greenish tone will go away.
Tacky...? And when does the tackiness go away...?
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You'll love the Classic, it's stunning. Hey, the more glitter the better for me...I like crazy...lol. My DS faves are the Radiance, Bold, Classic and Glow. As a polish snob I have been loyal to OPI since it's birth back in the 80's. I recently started branching out a little, though, to other pro brands. Which is why I'm using Venique. But OPI has more extensive color collections, the pigmentation is unbeatable, they have the Nicole line, and they have the Axxium (gel colors). Hate, hate, hate the Shatters, though...ugh !
I had some bad experience with OPI in the distant past and I don't even remember what it was about, but I stayed away from it for many years. Recently it's been growing on me, though.
I just put one coat of DS Classic over another polish, but I'm not sure if I'm happy with it yet as I can't see it in daylight and even though the one underneath is a similar color, it's not the same as having it on on its own. The other one is another casualty in the never-ending (it seems) search of a nice neutral color. It's CND Iced Cappuccino. I'd tossed it aside for quite some time, but it appeared to be alright and I decided to give it another go. It's not too bad, but I'm just not into metalics...
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LOL ! I missed it cause I was over in the Political forum...I think I need to spend more time here...and stay away from politics.
You a masochist or something...?!
I'm ashamed to admit I did post there for a few months, but that was loooong time ago. I like to think I'm wiser since!
they're chemical free, so apparently don't last as long
(and just noted online its $14. I paid $20 in the store)
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I mean, the polish may last, but don't your nails grow...?
Does it dry out to clear? Doesn't it affect the color of the polish...?
In fact, when I came back, I was too tired to bother with nails, put another coat on, and it made it through another week!
in the store)
