Best Long Lasting Nail Polish
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Of all the nail polish lines the staff at Lots of Lacquer has tested so far, there is one long lasting nail polish line that stands out from the rest.
In the opinion of the staff at Lots of Lacquer, that polish line is the best long lasting nail polish on the market today.
essie gel couture colors, L to R: pre-show jitters, matter of fiction, princess charming
The best long lasting nail polish:
essie gel couture
essie gel couture is a 2-part system consisting of a color and a top coat.
You can differentiate essie’s gel couture line from its other lines as the gel couture bottles are twisted.
While it is called ‘gel,’ this is not a true gel nail polish. You don’t need a UV light. The name ‘gel,’ simply refers to the long lasting finish you can expect with gel.
To get the longest lasting effect, fully prep your nails for a manicure.
Use two coats of gel couture color, making sure to coat the free edge and letting each coat fully dry.
Then apply one coat of the gel couture top coat, also making sure to coat the free edge.
OPI Infinite Shine colors, L to R: Suzi Chases Portu-geese, Costal Sand-tuary, Merry & Ice
An alternative:
OPI Infinite Shine
An alternative to essie gel couture as the best long lasting nail polish is OPI Infinite Shine.
OPI Infinite Shine is a 3-part system consisting of a primer (called Step 1), color (called Step 2) and gloss (Step 3).
You can differentiate OPI’s Infinite Shine line from its other lines as the Infinite Shine bottles have silver caps.
To get the longest lasting effect, fully prep your nails for a manicure and apply the Infinite Shine base coat, called primer. Let it dry fully.
Use two coats of Infinite Shine color, making sure to coat the free edge and letting each coat fully dry.
Then apply one coat of the Infinite Shine top coat, called gloss, also making sure to coat the free edge.
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OPI Infinite Shine is an alternative to essie gel couture because it has 3-parts to the system, giving it a higher cost, longer application time and more steps until done.
essie’s gel couture system is 2-parts, giving it a lower cost, shorter application time and fewer steps until done. This more simplistic routine allows you to incorporate a mani-pedi into your lifestyle more easily.
All in all, both of these long lasting nail polish lines are great, but when asked to choose the best long lasting nail polish, essie gel couture is the winner.
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