Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
Cheap (but good) nail polish >

Cheap (but good) nail polish

Cheap (but good) nail polish

Thread Tools
 
Old 07-15-2018, 02:31 PM
  #1  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Dakotas
Posts: 2,978
Default Cheap (but good) nail polish

I wear clear or slightly tinted nail polish but not finding economical products due to the current trends. I like “Profusion” but I’m not finding it in stores. Any help?
tranum is offline  
Old 07-16-2018, 12:58 AM
  #2  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,783
Default

I don't wear polish on my nails, so I can't help you, sorry. Maybe someone else can...
JustAbitCrazy is offline  
Old 07-16-2018, 03:14 AM
  #3  
Power Poster
 
SusieQOH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 15,178
Default

I never heard of that brand. Do you know who makes it?
I wear polish all the time. It's my little treat for me. Lately I've been loving Zoya.
SusieQOH is online now  
Old 07-16-2018, 04:44 AM
  #4  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Davenport, Iowa
Posts: 3,784
Default

I stick with either Sally Hansen nail polish or O.P.I. nail lacquer when getting them done in a salon.
lindaschipper is offline  
Old 07-16-2018, 04:45 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
quiltybarb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: S. Florida
Posts: 421
Default

Amazon has it....
quiltybarb is offline  
Old 07-16-2018, 10:41 AM
  #6  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Dakotas
Posts: 2,978
Default

Originally Posted by quiltybarb View Post
Amazon has it....
ok, I’ll look again because when I checked, there was no clear or light tint. Thank you.
tranum is offline  
Old 07-16-2018, 10:44 AM
  #7  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Dakotas
Posts: 2,978
Default

Originally Posted by SusieQOH View Post
I never heard of that brand. Do you know who makes it?
I wear polish all the time. It's my little treat for me. Lately I've been loving Zoya.
Bottle was in my Moms stuff when she passed away in 2013. It’s all the info I have except price tag $1.99. I’m sure she bought it at the little Drug Store in her town. I found it wears like iron.
tranum is offline  
Old 07-16-2018, 12:02 PM
  #8  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,265
Default

I own probably (and I'm not kidding) at least 300 bottles of nail polish. It's a bit of an obsession with me. Sinful Nail Color is inexpensive and so is Sally Hansen. Sinful Colors used to have a pale pink color called Ballet Slippers. And OPI had a similar color called Shall We Dance. Sally Hansen has a French Manicure color that you'd probably like. Part of the key to getting nail polish to last is to reapply the top coat every 2 days. I find that darker colors tend to chip more easily. There are gel nail polishes that stay on for a long time. A special lamp is used after the polish is applied. My daughter had this done at the nail salon and it lasted about a month. The problem with that polish is that you have to almost use a sand-blaster to remove it. I did a search on Profusion nail polish, and eBay has some of that brand.
SewingSew is offline  
Old 07-17-2018, 02:22 AM
  #9  
Power Poster
 
ube quilting's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PA
Posts: 10,704
Default

I love Sally Hanson, Champagne Toast # 220. Always use a clear top coat. I've worn this pale pink for years. I tip I learned a few years ago to help the polish stay on the nail is to wipe the nails with white vinegar before polishing. It helps to remove all old residue and oils. It works for me.
ube quilting is offline  
Old 07-17-2018, 03:10 AM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
germanquilter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maryland
Posts: 314
Default

I tend to do my own pedicure and have found that preparing your nails is key to keeping the polish on. I use OPI Chip Skip on my nails first to get rid of all oils etc, then I use Orly Bonder. Then 2 coats of polish (I like OPI, Sally Hansen, China Glaze and Orly). As my top coat I use Orly Sec n'Dry and finally after the polish has been set for several hours Orly Won't Chip. I use a coat of Won't Chip once a week. My polish lasts almost a month and needs to only be replaced because of growing out. I usually do not wear polish on my finger nails ( too much gardening, boating and cleaning lol) and just keep them filed fairly short and buffed. For a special occasion I have gotten a gel polish manicure in a very light pink or french manicure at the salon. Those tend to last quite a while.
germanquilter is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Teen
Pictures
21
12-08-2018 08:25 AM
ppquilter
Pictures
40
03-28-2016 09:38 PM
tucsonquilter
Pictures
28
09-03-2015 10:33 PM
mariatherese
Main
41
12-09-2013 01:01 PM
sweet
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
31
01-09-2012 07:28 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter