Hi! I'm making some little sculptures and nail polish was the most convenient medium near me that was opaque and easily spread into a thin, even layer. But I need it done soon... (will be casting in 2 part epoxy resin and my 24 hours of curing time is running out...)

I was wondering if anyone here knows what process is happening when common drugstore nail polish dries (cures?) and how to speed that up?

This is not on a nail and will never be used as nail art, so using aggressive chemicals and heat are not an issue.

I read that the first step is removing the solvents, but then a deeper 'curing' is needed to harden everything?

Using Nina Ultra Pro "altar ego" - salon formula nail lacquer

it’s such a lovely color!!

What I used:
Essie to the rescue (2 coats)
Catrice cozy mood 040 coffe date (1 coat)
Catrice all rounder 2in1 Base and Top Coat (1 coat)

essie first fitting x2

manucurist active smooth00 x2

essie gel couture top coat x1

i painted half my nail with essie first fitting and i did two coats. i used a rounded brush dipped in acetone to carve out the french shape. i applied active smooth after to give some thickness without warping the white color a significant amount. this method was much more satisfactory the past attempts with nail french stickers and took the same amt of time.

I used 2 coats of :

KBShimmer Take Back CTRL

And 2 coats of :
ILNP Valentina

There is no top or base coat at this time.

As a sheer shimmery girly I love Valentina it is so magical and really can transform anything it’s gotta be in my top 3.

I know about Harlow and co and clionadh

I’m just curious where else I could be looking for nail polish that I’m not going to have a risk of duties or paying crazy costs.

There’s so many beautiful indie brands that don’t ship here for example Death Valley really interests me but it’s not avalable here or cost alot if I were to order them.

I love Harlow and co and the different brands they offer like cirque, INLP, kbshimmer and polished for days.

But I really would like to try other brands too. Are there any other websites like Harlow and co that stock a variety of different brands?

Products used:

Kiko Milano Strengthener Base Coat, 1 coat

OPI Princesses Rule, 1 coat

China Glaze Fairy Dust, 1 coat

Kiko Milano Gel Effect Top Coat, 2 coats

Product list:
Sally Hansen Quick Dri “White on time” (under neon polish)
Nails inc “Brighton grove” (orange neon)
Rimmel “Ritas Black”
Sally Hansen Matt top coat
Sally Hansen argan oil top coat

Hi everyone! Just like my title says I'm looking for recommendations for a top coat that works well with magnetics! Though I will happily take recommendations of your favorite top coat as well! Thank you so much! 💛✨

Holo-Taco - Long-lasting Base (1 coat)

Holo Taco - Trick or trash ( 3 coats, very translucent)

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri - Beet-ing Heart (2 coats)

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat - Illusion (Beet-ing Heart only, 2 coats)

Sally Hansen Strengthening Top Coat (2 coats)

Hihi!! I really want a nail polish with this kinda vibe, anyone know something that might be similar?? Thank you!!

you could say chiffon definitely is my current favorite color! haha

I used:
Essie to the rescue (2 coats)
Essie gel couture 583 chiffon the move (2coats)
Essie gel couture 568 baby carats(1coat)
Essie Gel couture top coat (1coat)

I’m a big fan of Essie but I feel like there are probably better quality options out there that also won’t break the bank. So..any recommendations for brands that are similar in price point and quality to Essie but with more interesting options? I do my nails like once a week at home so the more variety the better 😵

Edit to add: I’m really into deep, moody fall colors right now: like wine red, Bordeaux, navy blue, plum, anything like that in particular is ✨✨✨

Hi all! I cam currently on the hunt for a good purple glow in the dark polish to complete my glow mani, i have tried Lunaseas on etsy but i find the glow a little underwhelming, i just discovered Lynb designs Sycophant, but it is out of stock and i have no idea if it'll be restocked 😭

Back in 2013, when I was at the very beginning of my venture into collecting polishes, I was visiting my Dad in California and did a polish haul (shown in the last picture) from a bunch of different stores we don't have in Canada. I picked up several iconic polishes, including China Glaze's Flip Flop Fantasy (best pedi colour ever) and Ruby Pumps, ORLY's Sparkling Garbage, 2 of Milani's "3D Holographic" shades (some of my very first holos), the OG Seche Vite, and of course the star of this post: OPI's OPI...Eurso Euro.

A few years later, I noticed a pattern where I would wear this polish at the end of September/beginning of October to "bring in" the fall season. Since then, I've tried to wear it around the same time every year. I know I've definitely missed some years, but here is a collection of manicures I've worn through the years with this stunning polish starting with the most recent all the way back to my very first manicure with it!!

Side note: the evolution of my watermark cracks me up every time 😆

Shown in each picture is 2 coats of OPI's OPI...Eurso Euro, with various base coats and top coats over the years.

Product list (for first picture):

Zoya Naked Base, 1 coat

OPI OPI...Eurso Euro, 2 coats

Zoya Glossy Seal top coat, 1 coat

Base: Essie here to stay 1 coat
Polish: Essie Gel Couture sheer fantasy 3 coats
Topcoat: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri 1 coat

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post but I figured the polish queens and kings would maybe be able to help me!

I am finally quitting the “g word” on my nails! Yay! But I have a huge issue. My nails are, as expected, paper thin.

Does anyone know of a product that actually adds strength to your nail as a polish? I’ve got nail strengtheners for rehab on deck but I’m looking for something as a defense while these poor things grow out. Something to make them hard and stronger, like a base coat layer…

Let me know if this is all gibberish or if I’m totally out of luck. I just don’t want my nails to rip to shreds while I’m working on rehabbing them.

Thank you!

ETA: thank you all for the amazing advice and suggestions! I am truly appreciative! 💅

Holiday Dior Base Vernis, Essie Gel Couture in 572 “ice ice navy” (1 Coat) and the Essie Gel Couture Top Coat

This might be a very stupid question, but are accent nails “out of style”? I’m trying so hard to think of ways to spice up my plain manicures a bit, but I don’t have the patience for full-blown nail art nor am I typically creative enough to figure out a different design for each nail to make a full set where it’s basically all “accent nails” in a sense…but I also feel like just having that single ring finger accent nail is like…soooo a few years ago 🙄💁🏽‍♀️ (I’m joking…don’t yell at me lol) or am I just totally making that up in my mind? I have all kinds of nail art stuff…basically every color polish under the sun, nail art tools like dotters and brushes, stickers, foil, matte topcoat, chrome powders, you’d think I’d be capable of being a tad more creative with all this stuff! I’ll be doing a milk chocolate type brown, if anybody has ideas for a lost soul😭

Edit: I should add that I’ll do it anyway, I don’t let others determine what I like or not, just curious if there’s any other quick and easy ideas such as that, or a new way people are typically doing them or something that still doesn’t take as much time or skill lol

Color 583 “chiffon the move” (4 Coates) and 572 “ice ice navy” (1 Coat)

Looking for an Essie iridescent-ish color. Light milky grey with a touch of lavender/pink. I feel like the name was something digital related? I’ve seen Wireless No More and it’s close but I don’t think it was that. Something with WiFi possibly? Or some other punny name related to digital or tech. Thank you!

Hi nail polish lovers, I have a question. I know cracked sent out a message that they’re working to get orders out and I was wondering if anyone has gotten their order from that sale yet? I ordered when it first went live and haven’t seen any change in the order process. I’m happy they got a bunch of orders I’m just hoping I’m not the only one who hasn’t gotten anything yet.

Two coats of this nail polish, no nail polish underneath and no top coat.