Best Topcoat And Basecoat For Nails

[smurfchops]

I have been using OPI but the top coat is chipping a lot. Can someone tell me why and what topcoat and base coat do you recommend please? Just a normal manicure, not gel.

[FrogNog]

I like Barry M, though I always gel my nails now.
The Sally Hansen range is good as well.

[Sqad]

Yes......(in a poofy voice) I also like the Sally Hansen range........(.minces out of the room)

[FrogNog]

Has he gone? Phew! :p

[Sqad]

LOL

[smurfchops]

Are you feeling OK Sqad ...?

[FrogNog]

A tip to help with chipping.
Once you've applied the nail polish do a sweep along the top edge of your nail and brush smooth again. If the tip is sealed it chips less.

[Mamyalynne]

Another vote for Sally Hansen here - glad all us girls agree.

[Sqad]

No....I have just bought this new under wired bra and it is cutting into my skin..........

[FrogNog]

lol Mamalynne

[smurfchops]

I have heard good reports about Sally Hansen. Any particular product Frog?

[FrogNog]

Yer moods are too big Sqad. Get yourself a vest bra. At your age it'll offer better support ;)

[FrogNog]

*moobs

[smurfchops]

Bless Sqad I know the feeling.

[FrogNog]

I like the diamond strength top coat smurfchops, but they're all good in their own way

[Sqad]

;-)

[smurfchops]

Not about the moobs !!

[Mamyalynne]

http://uk.sallyhansen.com/nails/nail-care/base-top-coat/no-chip-top-coat

[smurfchops]

Thanks Frog. Off to Boots I go.

[237SJ]

The top coat is only as strong as your nails. If you have soft, flexible nails (as I have) then nothing will stop your varnish from chipping and flaking. I wore my new OPI varnish to work the other day (with Sally Hansen top coat) and it lasted about 4 hours.

[smurfchops]

My nails arent flexible, they are very hard... But they tend to break very low at the sides. I have found that daily applications of Solar Oil helps and stops the sides breaking.