What is the BEST Base & Top Coat Polish?

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#46
monokuro said:
My best of the best! And i've tried a lot!

Base Coat:
CND (Creative Nail Design) - Stickey

Top Coat:
Seche Vite - Dry Fast Top Coat

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same! i've always struggled with finding a good base & top coat, but after using both of the above for about two months now, they are definitely the best & nothing else compares.
 
#47
i have never tried putting seche on top of another topcoat. i did find it dulled quickly too!! i'm looking forward to the arrival of my BB Couture top/base coats to try something different. i'm pretty happy with my nails inc kensington caviar topcoat but i'm never sure that there isn't something better out there!!
 
#48
bunnymasseuse said:
I'm trying Northern Lights topcoat which includes OUT THE DOOR which I was not happy with prior but I'm hoping this one will work better :)
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Northern Lights (with sparkles) was NOT a success. Little after a day or so (with Nail Tek base) I had major tip wear, chipping and some cracking further down the nail.

I would try a top coat over the NL... but not sure that would help it any.
 
#49
i'm not so sure about nailtek as a base either. my nails haven't really gotten stronger. i mean it works as a base coat to anchor the polish and my nails don't stain...but beyond that it doesn't do anything
 
#50
Absolutely I hear you!! That's the reason why I'm on my quest for new polishes!! Doesn't help when I see all these New colors to get on TPF!! hehehe!

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I'll have to try Kensington Caviar topcoat... Thanks Sara for your input!! :flowers:

sara999 said:
i have never tried putting seche on top of another topcoat. i did find it dulled quickly too!! i'm looking forward to the arrival of my BB Couture top/base coats to try something different. i'm pretty happy with my nails inc kensington caviar topcoat but i'm never sure that there isn't something better out there!!
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#51
I use Opi Bond aid and opi base coat.

I just tried Seche Vite for the first time tonight and I LOVE IT!!!

BTW sally's has a special going on now if you purchase a bottle of Seche Vite you get a China glaze polish for free
 
#52
Great thread. I have sooo many different top and bottom coats. I really want to narrow down to a few that work the best instead of having a milion lying around
 
#53
Iluvbags said:
Great thread. I have sooo many different top and bottom coats. I really want to narrow down to a few that work the best instead of having a milion lying around
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Honestly, I still have a million (or less) of different top coats, and i'll rotate them in to give them a 2nd chance... but if after a few attempts they aren't working for me I'll either set them aside and give to a friend/TPFr or donate to the nail swap box if necessary. What works for one, does not work for all.
 
#54
I used CND Sticky - hands down the best base coat I have ever used.

I used Seche for my top coat. It thickens quickly so I always have a new bottle and some restore on hand for my older bottles.


edit: Monokuro I just saw your post! I third that notion!
 
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#55
bunnymasseuse said:
Northern Lights (with sparkles) was NOT a success. Little after a day or so (with Nail Tek base) I had major tip wear, chipping and some cracking further down the nail.

I would try a top coat over the NL... but not sure that would help it any.
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That's sad. Northern Lights with the silver sparkles works great on me. It's my second favorite top coat... to seche.
 
#57
I love Seche Vite for both. I was down on the top coat for awhile but must have gotten a bad bottle because now I love it! Really shiny,dries fast and makes my nail polish last! The base coat is wonderful toosometimes I wear it by itself. A lovely white frosted sheer which leaves a smooth finish for the nail polish to follow!
 
#58
At my last manicure (first time at this salon) the manicurist used Seche Vite as a topcoat. I was really impressed- my nails dried quickly and stayed shiny all week! I'm going to have to pick some up. I've noticed that when it's humid out (like, all summer in NYC) my nails never dry all the way, they're always a little soft and smudgy no matter how thin I paint the polish- will Seche Vite help with that?
 
#59
impasto said:
That's sad. Northern Lights with the silver sparkles works great on me. It's my second favorite top coat... to seche.
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Impasto,
I'm happy to say I've tried NL again, but the only way I can get it to work for me is by putting on 2 coats, 1 coat does not seem to be enough for me. I do love the sparkles, but a single coat just does not protect me enough alone.
babyontheway said:
I love Essie 3 way Glaze- it is a base coat with hardener and a top coat. It makes my polish last for a week consistently
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I have a small bottle of this, but have yet to use it.

So it's both a top and bottom? How many coats do you put on the top? 1?
 
#60
bunnymasseuse said:
Impasto,
I'm happy to say I've tried NL again, but the only way I can get it to work for me is by putting on 2 coats, 1 coat does not seem to be enough for me. I do love the sparkles, but a single coat just does not protect me enough alone.

I have a small bottle of this, but have yet to use it.

So it's both a top and bottom? How many coats do you put on the top? 1?
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well im glad it worked better the second time.. but it's a shame you have to use two coats. I love the sparkles too!
 
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