what is nail polish primer and does it make polish last longer?

Kat

I'm looking for something to make my nail polish last longer before it chips. I get pretty good brands but they still chip so that I have to do it over by about the 5th day. Is that what primer does? If not, any other ideas for keeping nail polish from chipping?

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To be honest 5-6 days is about the average life of nail polish. Although, a good base coat and top coat can extend it! I highly recommend Orly's Rubberized Base Coat (this just provides more flexibility under the polish, and it doesn't chip top coat) or Creative Nails Sticky Base Coat is good as well! As for a top coat I recommend Creative Nail Shiny Top Coat! All of these can be found at Sally's Beauty Supply! The base coat goes on before the polish and the top coat goes on after your done polishing!

Happy nail painting!

Does Sally Beauty Supply have reasonable prices on Nail Polish?

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Also, is Revlon a good brand? I know OPI is supposed to be the best, but I have a hard time spending $8/per bottle.

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revlon is ok. where you want to spend the money is on a good topcoat. thats what prevents chipping. i go to sallys and i love it. orly makes a great polish, comparable to opi. fingerpaints are good too. sallys sometimes has sales, look for coupons in the store flyers as well.

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What should I get to organize my nail polish and supplies?

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spiralnaut

I have:
-about 25 nail polishes
-q tips
-cotton balls
-nail polish remover bottle
- a dotter and a tiny tipped paintbrush

What can I get to put all this stuff in?

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Sounds like your a nail polish fanatic! But that's okay because I am to! I you a make-up kit, more specific a caboodle. (I hope I spelt that right.) It's light weight, portable, and cute. If you like the idea, go on Google or a search engine you perfer and check into it. I really hoped I helped!

how do you make nail polish without using a clear polish?

Demetra

I really want to know how to make nail polish but everytime I search for it the video or website tells me to just put colour in clear polish... so if I do that im not really making nail polish :/

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You're not going to be able to make 'real' nail polish because it contains things like embalming fluid.

Here's some recipes I found for you.... Please when you rate back if you choose me, let me know how this works out for you!

Recipe 1

Take 1 tbsp of cold pressed olive oil and mix it with ½ tbsp of powdered kaolin clay or white clay, to form a smooth paste. Olive oil will keep your nails and cuticles moisturized while the clay will lend sheen to your nails.
Use henna dye to add color to your nail polish. Henna is available in a variety of colors and can be used to add natural tint to your nail polish. Mix the henna with olive oil, to form a smooth paste.
Use an old nail polish brush or cotton swab to apply the nail polish evenly on your nails. Leave it on for about 15 minutes. If you are using henna to tint your nails, keep in mind to wipe away any extra leftover on skin. Allow your nails to air-dry.
While using henna to color your nails, remember to moisturize it from time to time. You can use a cotton swab dipped in warm water to dab the surface. Keep the polish on for at least an hour or more, depending on the richness of tint.
After the paste has dried off, use a damp cloth to wipe it off from your nails. Rub your nails gently while doing this, to buff up the nails. Repeat the application as often as you want, to have naturally painted glossy nails.

Recipe 2

First of all, you have to gather all the supplies: 1/2 tsp Alkanet Root, 3 tbsp Olive Oil, 1/4 tsp Beeswax, and 2 drops Vitamin E Oil.
Now, use a double boiler to heat up olive oil and alkanet.
After the two ingredients have warmed up, remove them from heat and set aside for 5 minutes, to let them set.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, to separate the alkanet root. Now, pour the strained oil back into double boiler.
Add beeswax to the oil and let it melt. After this, you can mix in the vitamin E oil. Mix well and remove from the boiler.
Use an old nail polish brush to apply the nail polish evenly on your nails. Make sure to avoid smearing it on the surrounding skin.

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