They are incredibly pigmented and while force of habit — plus wanting to make sure I didn't miss any spots due to poor application skills — generally makes me want to use 2
coats for any polish, these really, truly only need one.
I always recommend top
coat for polishes that are glossy (I wouldn't for textured polishes, unless you WANT those glossy!)
Do pair it with a strappy heel and top it with
a coat for a polished look.
Not exact matches
While scheduling Instagram posts directly helps you save a ton of time
for basic image posts, one of the great things about reminders are that they allow you to create an image on your desktop, and then use all of Instagram's handy native features, like image filters, to put a final
coat of
polish on the post.
The parishioners spent their money wisely» money that would have gone towards meat
for their Sunday dinners, new
coats for their wives, and sweets
for their children if not
for their dream of a
Polish parish.
For that nail, Lee did the base
coat and the neutral
polish, then she added a small blob of banana hand cream, then sealed that in place by covering it with the nail strengthening
coat.
Why not throw a
coat of
polish on those tootsies of yours while you wait
for the mask to dry?!
but I did manage to snag a few minutes
for myself and throw on a
coat of «Last Friday Night» with a
coat of the black shatter nail
polish on top.
For the second
coat of colored gel
polish, hold your brush parallel to your nail bed when you apply.
Apply two
coats of
polish then apply Hansen's top
coat, and you're good to go
for 14 days just like a Salon Gel Mani.
Protectant: Some of these products leave being a special protective
coating that will keep oxidation and rust away
for a while after
polishing.
Before applying another
coat, try these tips
for healthy nail
polish use in your family:
When I was in Poland to find distributors
for the
Polish version of my book, I happened to visit one of my relatives who was wearing a heavy winter
coat on a warm spring day.
Beauty: Bellami Hair Extensions (# 8 Ash Brown — use code «StyleHair»
for $ 5 off on any extensions over 160g) 6 - in - 1 Curler (use code «StyleCurls»
for $ 160 off) Primer Foundation (# 3N1) Beauty Blender Concealer (NC30) Illuminating Powder Bronzer Blush (Deep Throat) Mascara Nail
Polish in Lollipop and this Top
Coat (the best!)
Fashioned from super 120's wool
for a soft feel and
polished look this two - button sport
coat blends classic style with a modern fit.
Add a
coat of transparent shimmer Lakme nail
polish to add drama to your looks
for evening soirees!
This
polish goes on super smooth if you apply multiple thin
coats, allowing
for dry time between.
Their
polish only typically needs 2
coats and lasts
for about 4ish days on my hands.
Use: Essie Nail
Polish in Blanc, $ 9 ulta.com; Deborah Lippmann Nail Color in Diamonds and Pears (Ss), $ 18 nordstrom.com; Gold Snowflake Nail Decals, $ 4.50
for 50 etsy.com; Seche Dry Fast Top
Coat, $ 10 ulta.com
For a clean, classic effect, manicurist Jin Soon Choi layered two of her pink
polishes (one
coat of the Best of Beauty — winning, beigy Jinsoon nail
polish in Nostalgia and then one
coat of the sheer Muse).
The
polish does dry matte, so top
coat is necessary
for shine.
For this manicure I began with two
coats of Barry M's «Persian» and once dry began dab / drag my dry
polish brushes across it using China Glaze's «Fly» and «Pink - ie Promise» and Rimmel's «Neon Fest».
That was all it took and I was digging in my very large collection of
polish for different base
coats.
BUT... the three
coats is worth the colors
for this fabulous nail
polish.
- nice red dress, statement necklace, some sparkly nail
polish, high heels, golden clutch and a
coat are perfect
for this occasion
I used top
coat for a glossy finish and to bring out the shimmers, which give the
polish a pearly effect.
Finally, a
coat of sheer pink
polish is pretty and appropriate
for any workplace (unless, of course, you're not supposed to wear any at all!).
I planned to wear this
polish on Monday
for my Manicure Monday series, but my weekend look got irreparably smudged right after I finished, and being low on top
coat, I decided just to go
for the textured
polish right away.
Duster
coats are my favorite
for dressing up any outfit because they instantly make you look more
polished and add depth to any look.
For the base, apply two
coats of a nude shade of nail
polish.
You will need: 3 - 4 gradient nail
polish colors (dark to light and all in the tonal family), a clear top
coat, a triangle makeup sponge, a cup of water, a piece of paper
for blotting the
polish, a paint brush + nail
polish remover
for clean up.
This
coat is an important piece that helps project a more
polished persona whether you're at a holiday event or just out on the town
for the day.
The
polish itself applied nicely; I got an opaque first
coat, just like the last time I used an e.l.f.
polish, so it's got that going
for it, at least.
For more
polished looks, the Burberry woman can wear sheer embellished dresses as well as tailored trench
coats.
base
coats are designed to create the ideal foundation
for color nail
polishes, extending the life of any manicure.
The
polish dries with a satin finish; I used top
coat for extra shine.
For this look, I used OPI's I Vant to Be a Lone Star, Elevation
Polish «s Pitaraq, Essie's Blue Rhapsody, and Lynderella «s Something Blue, all topped with one to two
coats of Seche Vite top
coat.
The
polish dries quickly and with a glossy finish; I used top
coat for extra shine and protection.
I want to add (because I do think base and top
coats make a HUGE difference in the wear time of nail
polishes) that I tried Zoya's Anchor Base
Coat and Armor Top
Coat for the first time with this
polish.
Why we love it: This top
coat gives your
polishes a salon gel finish and helps them stay chip - free
for up to 10 days.
This
polish is called Sell Souls
for ISOs (OBO); I'm wearing one generous
coat of it over China Glaze's Pelican Gray and Essie's Fashion Playground.
For a
polished, professional look, you can't do better than this updated take on a Jackie O.
coat - and - dress set: A Tory Burch blanket
coat with colors that speak to the coordinating leather mini, with a little mix - and - match interest via the studded top and two - tone block - heel L.K. Bennett Mary Janes.
Estée Lauder's Nail Lacquer in So Vain, except
for the exceptional beautiful bottle this is the perfect nude'ish nail
polish and only one
coat is needed, launching in March 2013.
This is the part of your nail that always gives way first so applying an extra base
coat layer there is sure to secure your nail
polish for longer!
The
polish dries with a glossy finish; I used top
coat for extra shine and protection.
The application with these is always tricky
for me; The first
coat goes on cleanly, and then with continued use, the brush that's full of glitter and
polish fans out wider than my nail and it makes a mess.
The
polish itself is on the sheer side, and definitely required three
coats for full opacity.
Polish in Princess Palace — This periwinkle polish isn't my first choice for nail colors, but the formula is really opaque after just one coat and it was easy to work
Polish in Princess Palace — This periwinkle
polish isn't my first choice for nail colors, but the formula is really opaque after just one coat and it was easy to work
polish isn't my first choice
for nail colors, but the formula is really opaque after just one
coat and it was easy to work with.
The
polish dries with a smooth and glossy finish; I added top
coat for extra shine.
The
polish dries quickly and with a smooth satin finish; I used top
coat for shine and to emphasize the glitter.