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Nail polish top coat?

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

I have gone to the same manicurist for many years. We use Sticky as the base coat and OPI Polish. They say that they're using Seche Vite top coat but my polish is chipping within a few days, especially if I've been cooking a lot or washing up. is there a better or stronger top coat? I am allergic to the gel nails.

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Nat Kay

10 years ago

Seche Vite has a glorious glossy finish, but for me it also chips like crazy. All topcoats chip unfortunately. I have had success with out the door top coat, fast drying, nice shine and good longevity. It won't be chip free but for me it lasts longer than Seche Vite

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Compumom
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks Nat. This week we used a bottle of OPI top coat and so far, so good. It took longer to dry but is holding up much better. I'll look for Out the Door. Faster drying is a bonus!
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Nat Kay
10 years ago
Welcome ;-)

I have an OPI topcoat as well, it works well also ! Keep an eye out for Out The Door, you won't be disappointed! It has a much glossier finish than OPI
Compumom
Original Author
10 years ago
Good, because the OPI isn't very glossy. Where did you purchase Out the Door?
Nat Kay
10 years ago
I picked mine up at Winners (like TJMaxx in USA) I have seen them at salons though
Compumom
Original Author
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Ordered a small bottle on Amazon to give it a whirl. Thanks very much, I'll report back!

FYI the OPI top coat has worked extremely well thus far. Barely a chip since Saturday
Nat Kay
10 years ago
Let me know how it goes once you try it out!

I love no chips going strong for almost a week! Seeing chips after a day drives me absolutely batty lol
Compumom
Original Author
10 years ago
Finally the "out the door" arrived! The OPI is strong, but not shiny. It also takes a long time to cure/dry. Out the Door dried very quickly when I applied a top coat last night on top of the OPI. I'll get my nails done on Thursday and use it instead of the OPI and see how it holds up.

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