I swear I wrote up my review like 2 weeks ago but apparently didn't actually hit submit.
I bought 3 colors, the Purple Purple, Black Pool and Red Baroness. And of course I got the top coat. I wanted to test it on a couple of people to see how well it really works. I chose my mother and my co-worker. I chose them because I know they are not polish pickers (which would kind of ruin the point of testing how long it lasts) and because they have different levels of finger use. Also neither of them regularly wear polish so they both have nails and cuticles that are in excellent condition.
I'll start with my mom. I used the Red Baroness on both her toes and her finger nails. The toes lasted great, as it does with any other nail polish. No real difference. She got her first chip on the 3rd day and by the 5th day, every nail was chipped and she took it off. She doesn't do much with her hands really, washes a few dishes a day and maybe 2 loads of laundry a week. She didn't do any real cleaning while wearing the polish (like scrubbing toilets and such).
Next is my co-worker. I used Purple Purple on her nails. She got her first chip the very next day. By the 3rd day she had chips on half the nails. She spends most of her time at work typing and with 3 kids (including a baby), she is pretty hard on her hands.
Now for me. I did Purple Purple on my toes. Lasted like any other polish does, I never have a problem with polish on my toes.
First I did Red Baroness on my nails. Did it exactly how they want you to. No base coat, 2 coats of color, 1 coat of top coat. I do type a lot at work (I am in IT) but I wouldn't say I am hard on my hands. I can get regular 'ol nail polish (even "cheapies" like Sinful Color's) to go at least 4 days without chipping, usually 5-7. This lasted me 3 days. It was perfect the day I did them and the following day, but when I got out of the shower on the 3rd day 4 of my nails were chipped. I took it off that night.
Next I did the Black Pool. This time a little different. I didn't use a base coat, I used 2 coats of color and 1 coat of top coat. I waited 15 minutes (though it really does dry in 8 minutes like they say which is nice) and I put on a coat of Ozotic effect polish and then a coat of Seche.
Same thing happened. On the 3 day I had my first chip. On the fifth day all nails but my two pinkie nails were chipped. Some were minor, some bigger, but all were actual chips and not just tip wear.
All in all, I really can't recommend the polish unless you just really like the color. I am keeping Red Baroness simply because I love the color (I'd get the Shellac but it won't cure in my 18g LED) but I'll probably swap the other two.
For me, it doesn't even last as long as RNP so it's just not worth $14+. Also I have to say, it is a huge PITA to get off. Harder than even my glitter bomb indies. I found that to be really annoying.
ETA - I forgot to mention that none of the colors stained for any of us (me, my mother or my co-worker). I know that was a big question people had about this due to not using a base coat. I also didn't notice any damage at all of any of us.
I haven't tried the Vinylux Top Coat over regular nail polish, honestly I didn't even think to! But it's an interesting idea and I wouldn't mind giving it a shot and let you guys know how it turns out.
I'll also try to remember to use the whole system but with a base coat and see if that helps it last longer.
I pretty much agree with everything here, except the better than RNP part simply because for me it wasn't.
But it does dry quickly which would be nice if you need one of those real quick and out the door fast mani's.
I don't have ridges and neither does my co-worker, but my mom does and I didn't notice it really. But her's are not bad at all, just 1 ridge on each of her middle fingers. I can see how they would show up with lighter color's though, just by the feel of the formula. And it doesn't self level at all, completely agree there.
I think NancyG's statement that it is an "accessory to Shellac" is a perfect description. If you use Shellac and need something for minor touchups, these would be perfect. But for full mani's, I just can't see the justification in the cost.
I bought 3 colors, the Purple Purple, Black Pool and Red Baroness. And of course I got the top coat. I wanted to test it on a couple of people to see how well it really works. I chose my mother and my co-worker. I chose them because I know they are not polish pickers (which would kind of ruin the point of testing how long it lasts) and because they have different levels of finger use. Also neither of them regularly wear polish so they both have nails and cuticles that are in excellent condition.
I'll start with my mom. I used the Red Baroness on both her toes and her finger nails. The toes lasted great, as it does with any other nail polish. No real difference. She got her first chip on the 3rd day and by the 5th day, every nail was chipped and she took it off. She doesn't do much with her hands really, washes a few dishes a day and maybe 2 loads of laundry a week. She didn't do any real cleaning while wearing the polish (like scrubbing toilets and such).
Next is my co-worker. I used Purple Purple on her nails. She got her first chip the very next day. By the 3rd day she had chips on half the nails. She spends most of her time at work typing and with 3 kids (including a baby), she is pretty hard on her hands.
Now for me. I did Purple Purple on my toes. Lasted like any other polish does, I never have a problem with polish on my toes.
First I did Red Baroness on my nails. Did it exactly how they want you to. No base coat, 2 coats of color, 1 coat of top coat. I do type a lot at work (I am in IT) but I wouldn't say I am hard on my hands. I can get regular 'ol nail polish (even "cheapies" like Sinful Color's) to go at least 4 days without chipping, usually 5-7. This lasted me 3 days. It was perfect the day I did them and the following day, but when I got out of the shower on the 3rd day 4 of my nails were chipped. I took it off that night.
Next I did the Black Pool. This time a little different. I didn't use a base coat, I used 2 coats of color and 1 coat of top coat. I waited 15 minutes (though it really does dry in 8 minutes like they say which is nice) and I put on a coat of Ozotic effect polish and then a coat of Seche.
Same thing happened. On the 3 day I had my first chip. On the fifth day all nails but my two pinkie nails were chipped. Some were minor, some bigger, but all were actual chips and not just tip wear.
All in all, I really can't recommend the polish unless you just really like the color. I am keeping Red Baroness simply because I love the color (I'd get the Shellac but it won't cure in my 18g LED) but I'll probably swap the other two.
For me, it doesn't even last as long as RNP so it's just not worth $14+. Also I have to say, it is a huge PITA to get off. Harder than even my glitter bomb indies. I found that to be really annoying.
ETA - I forgot to mention that none of the colors stained for any of us (me, my mother or my co-worker). I know that was a big question people had about this due to not using a base coat. I also didn't notice any damage at all of any of us.
So, what's the verdict after a couple of weeks?
I still haven't put my order in.Somehow I though this would make bigger waves on the blogs, forums, etc?!
Any input on the TC over regular NP? :shame:
I haven't tried the Vinylux Top Coat over regular nail polish, honestly I didn't even think to! But it's an interesting idea and I wouldn't mind giving it a shot and let you guys know how it turns out.
I'll also try to remember to use the whole system but with a base coat and see if that helps it last longer.
I pretty much agree with everything here, except the better than RNP part simply because for me it wasn't.
But it does dry quickly which would be nice if you need one of those real quick and out the door fast mani's.
I don't have ridges and neither does my co-worker, but my mom does and I didn't notice it really. But her's are not bad at all, just 1 ridge on each of her middle fingers. I can see how they would show up with lighter color's though, just by the feel of the formula. And it doesn't self level at all, completely agree there.
I think NancyG's statement that it is an "accessory to Shellac" is a perfect description. If you use Shellac and need something for minor touchups, these would be perfect. But for full mani's, I just can't see the justification in the cost.
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I'll do some experimenting with that once I have some time off. This sounds like a great way. 
Thanks!
