Deleted
Posts: 0
May 19, 2024 20:26:30 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2015 20:19:15 GMT
If you've used the Sally Hansen gel nail polish system (the one that is a special polish + topcoat combo that doesn't require UV light to set), how does your mani hold up? Is it more durable than regular polish + top coat?
I wear nail polish every day, but finding my manis are currently only lasting a day -- MAYBE two -- before chipping. I'm out of my normal bottom coat, so that may be part of the problem, but even so, I'd love something that lasts a bit longer. I have almost no time during the week to do my nails.
|
|
RosieKat
Drama Llama
PeaJect #12
Posts: 5,398 
|
Post by RosieKat on Sept 27, 2015 20:26:56 GMT
I'm one of those people who has a hard time getting more than one really good day out of a mani. I find with this stuff, I get about 3 really good days, and can usually go 5-7 days before I feel like it's necessary to take it off. I particularly like it for toes, since those are just so...far...away...and I don't do those as often as I should. I don't usually use it with a base coat, but the blues tend to stain me so I will use a base with them. It doesn't seem to impact the wear time for me. I've been using Nails Inc. base coats (2 different kinds) mostly when I have used any. The top coat is pretty shiny and does dry pretty quickly, but I've also used it with an official quick dry over the top. I don't think that it impacted wear.
|
|
|
|
Post by Princess Amy on Sept 27, 2015 20:31:14 GMT
I've tried it for one manicure. It held up very well. I got 6 days of wear without any chips. I really disliked the formula . It was thin and runny, so not the easiest to apply. Color was ok. Now, the new Essie gel topcoat. Sucks. I've tried it three times and have only gotten one day wear without a chip. It wasn't cheap either so I was very disappointed.
|
|
|
|
Post by tracyarts on Sept 27, 2015 20:35:30 GMT
The manicure looks amazing on my nails, just like a basic natural nail salon manicure. I've had a store clerk ask me which salon I go to when I was wearing those products a couple of weeks ago. But the manicure only lasts a few days before I start to see tip wear and chipping. It looks great while it lasts, but it doesn't last more than a day or so longer than any other combination of polishes and top coats.
|
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
May 19, 2024 20:26:30 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2015 20:38:55 GMT
Thanks, everyone! Nail polish can be so personal! It's hard to know what will work before trying it out.
|
|
|
|
Post by scrapulous on Sept 27, 2015 20:47:40 GMT
Jamberry has a new gel nail Polish system that includes an LED light instead of a UV light to cure. And it doesn't contain the top five toxins in most nail polish. They also have nail wraps and regular polish. Everything is toxin free. My friend sells it. If you're interested I can send you a link to her website.
|
|
|
|
Post by scrapulous on Sept 27, 2015 20:48:12 GMT
Or you can just go to Jamberry.com
|
|
|
|
Post by chaosisapony on Sept 27, 2015 20:53:39 GMT
The only regular polish I've ever tried that I got more than a few hours without a chip is Zoya. I can get one to two good days from Zoya. I do my own gel manicures at home and get great results that way so I decided to try the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel stuff. It didn't last any longer than any other regular nail polish. The first chip appeared just about two hours after doing my nails. I was extremely disappointed since it was so expensive to try.
|
|
|
|
Post by scrapulous on Sept 27, 2015 21:01:23 GMT
Also Jamberry is most known for their nail wraps, which are kind of like stickers, but they're heat activated (you just use a hair dryer for a few seconds). Easy to apply and they last for two weeks on your hands and up to six weeks on your toes. I just put them on my toes for the first time last week and I love them.
|
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
May 19, 2024 20:26:30 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2015 21:09:28 GMT
Jamberry has a new gel nail Polish system that includes an LED light instead of a UV light to cure. And it doesn't contain the top five toxins in most nail polish. They also have nail wraps and regular polish. Everything is toxin free. My friend sells it. If you're interested I can send you a link to her website. I've checked out their products and website before and they are just way too much money for me to spend on my nails! |
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
May 19, 2024 20:26:30 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2015 21:11:35 GMT
The only regular polish I've ever tried that I got more than a few hours without a chip is Zoya. I can get one to two good days from Zoya. I do my own gel manicures at home and get great results that way so I decided to try the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel stuff. It didn't last any longer than any other regular nail polish. The first chip appeared just about two hours after doing my nails. I was extremely disappointed since it was so expensive to try. That's why I'm hesitant to try... I think it would be a good $20 here for me to start with a single colour and the top coat, and I don't want to spend that money for something that isn't going to work any better than my $5 nail polish. I've yet to try Zoya... I am always tempted but it's hard to find here and I hate spending $8+ on nail polish unless I absolutely HAVE to have it. |
|
|
|
Post by lisacharlotte on Sept 27, 2015 21:46:32 GMT
I can't do Jamberry. The vinyl is too thick and I always get creases on the sides of my nails. I've tried everything to try to get them flat. if I get the sides flat I get a crease right in the middle of my nail at the tip. Also my cuticles are rather square shaped. I can't get them trimmed to look even remotely close to my mail shape. Way too much work.
|
|
gina
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,225
|
Post by gina on Sept 27, 2015 21:54:38 GMT
I do any ol' polish with the Sally Gel top coat (in the black bottle). My manicures hold up REALLY well, even when the regular polish is something I grabbed 3 for $5 at Five Below. I've been doing this for a year or so now, and am very happy with my nail routine and outcome.
|
|
|
|
Post by JBeans on Sept 27, 2015 22:07:44 GMT
From the budget you want to spend, yes, Jamberry is maybe not what you're wanting unless you host. I've got girls quite a stash from doing a party. It could definitely get the gel system for much less than off the shelf. My gel manis last two weeks and would go further if my nail didn't grow out. I can also do them over wraps if gels are your preference. I just did this one:  I can't do Jamberry. The vinyl is too thick and I always get creases on the sides of my nails. I've tried everything to try to get them flat. if I get the sides flat I get a crease right in the middle of my nail at the tip. Also my cuticles are rather square shaped. I can't get them trimmed to look even remotely close to my mail shape. Way too much work. Lisa, Jamberry is more than the wraps! If you are having a problem with shaping around your cuticles, here is a trick with scotch tape.  There is a "baseball method" for rounded nails. I hope that maybe helps you a bit! |
|
|
|
Post by ingrid6 on Sept 27, 2015 22:36:01 GMT
The only regular polish I've ever tried that I got more than a few hours without a chip is Zoya. I can get one to two good days from Zoya. I do my own gel manicures at home and get great results that way so I decided to try the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel stuff. It didn't last any longer than any other regular nail polish. The first chip appeared just about two hours after doing my nails. I was extremely disappointed since it was so expensive to try. That's why I'm hesitant to try... I think it would be a good $20 here for me to start with a single colour and the top coat, and I don't want to spend that money for something that isn't going to work any better than my $5 nail polish. I've yet to try Zoya... I am always tempted but it's hard to find here and I hate spending $8+ on nail polish unless I absolutely HAVE to have it. , you can have a bottle or 2 of my Zoya. I wasn't impressed. It was pricey and chipped after day one. Maybe it was just my nails or maybe I didn't apply it right. Either way, not a fan. I've been using the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel and I really like it. It's pricey too ($10.00 per bottle) but it stays on (but only if I use a top coat) for a solid week without any chipping. On my toes it lasts a solid 3 weeks. |
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
May 19, 2024 20:26:30 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2015 22:39:29 GMT
I do any ol' polish with the Sally Gel top coat (in the black bottle). My manicures hold up REALLY well, even when the regular polish is something I grabbed 3 for $5 at Five Below. I've been doing this for a year or so now, and am very happy with my nail routine and outcome. Good to know! I didn't realize the top coat could be mixed with other polishes, I assumed there was some sort of cross-reaction that occurred between the two. |
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
May 19, 2024 20:26:30 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2015 22:40:17 GMT
That's why I'm hesitant to try... I think it would be a good $20 here for me to start with a single colour and the top coat, and I don't want to spend that money for something that isn't going to work any better than my $5 nail polish. I've yet to try Zoya... I am always tempted but it's hard to find here and I hate spending $8+ on nail polish unless I absolutely HAVE to have it. , you can have a bottle or 2 of my Zoya. I wasn't impressed. It was pricey and chipped after day one. Maybe it was just my nails or maybe I didn't apply it right. Either way, not a fan. I've been using the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel and I really like it. It's pricey too ($10.00 per bottle) but it stays on (but only if I use a top coat) for a solid week without any chipping. On my toes it lasts a solid 3 weeks. Good to know it works for you! I love the idea of having toes that last for a while.  I absolutely hate doing my toes and then feel bad when they aren't done because I know how judgy people are about feet. |
|
RosieKat
Drama Llama
PeaJect #12
Posts: 5,398
|
Post by RosieKat on Sept 27, 2015 23:57:30 GMT
The only regular polish I've ever tried that I got more than a few hours without a chip is Zoya. I can get one to two good days from Zoya. I do my own gel manicures at home and get great results that way so I decided to try the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel stuff. It didn't last any longer than any other regular nail polish. The first chip appeared just about two hours after doing my nails. I was extremely disappointed since it was so expensive to try. See, that's one of those chemistry things! Zoya chips on me before I even finish the manicure, I swear! But the SH one actually lasts a good couple of days on me most of the time. (I do admit to being pretty hard on my hands.) So interesting how it all works - or doesn't! |
|
|
|
Post by jenjie on Sept 28, 2015 0:15:32 GMT
Sally Hansen gel polish did nothing for me. But their mega shine top coat was great. It dries really quickly which is a nice bonus. I was also doing NYC in a New York minute every other day. Just because we were away. Whether it was one or the othe or a magical combination of both, my manicure lasted 8 days before I took it off.
|
|
|
|
Post by alexa11 on Sept 28, 2015 2:47:07 GMT
The first time I tried it, I used Ulta polish and then the SH gel topcoat- lasted for about 6 days. Next, I use a SH polish that was really dark and then the topcoat- started chipping on 2nd day.
|
|
|
|
Post by annabella on Sept 28, 2015 3:19:12 GMT
I get so overwhelmed with all the different products Sally sells for bottom coats and top coats, I start to wonder if the formulas are really that much different from each other? I suspect the real trick is finding out what bonding product nail salons use on my nails before they put on the nail polish.
My gel manicures last 3 weeks but I hate paying $35+tip for them. I mean the process to paint my nail is exactly the same as with regular nail polish except I put my hands under a light. Why do they need to charge double the price for essentially the same service?
I don't believe one nail polish brand is any better than another in terms of chips. I'm sure all the companies research the best formula and compare their products to other brands. At the end of the day it's what you do with your hands - dish washing, excessive hand washing, typing a lot of a keyboard, etc. My zoya nail polish lasts a good month on my toes, so it's not the nail polish but how rough I am on my hands.
|
|
|
|
Post by chaosisapony on Sept 28, 2015 3:53:07 GMT
My gel manicures last 3 weeks but I hate paying $35+tip for them. I mean the process to paint my nail is exactly the same as with regular nail polish except I put my hands under a light. Why do they need to charge double the price for essentially the same service? I would be willing to bet there's a certain percentage of the higher cost that goes to cover the cost of the gel polish (pricier than regular nail polish) and replacing the light bulbs over time. However, I also think a lot of the salons mark the service up higher than necessary because they know people will pay for it since there is no chipping and if you are ok with grow out you can have the manicure for a month or so with it still looking nice. I don't like going to salons and getting manicures so I just bought all my own stuff to do gel polish. It's actually incredibly easy. I bought a UV light off ebay for $25 and the Gelish "system" for another $20ish. I buy whatever brand colors I want, they range from $7-$15. Poof, my own gel manicures whenever I want them. I've since upgraded to an LED light to save time, but those cheap UV ones work just fine. |
|
|
|
Post by megs78 on Sept 28, 2015 9:40:03 GMT
I get so overwhelmed with all the different products Sally sells for bottom coats and top coats, I start to wonder if the formulas are really that much different from each other? I suspect the real trick is finding out what bonding product nail salons use on my nails before they put on the nail polish. Do you find that the gel damages your nails at all? |
|
|
|
Post by Zee on Sept 28, 2015 12:54:32 GMT
I get so overwhelmed with all the different products Sally sells for bottom coats and top coats, I start to wonder if the formulas are really that much different from each other? I suspect the real trick is finding out what bonding product nail salons use on my nails before they put on the nail polish. My gel manicures last 3 weeks but I hate paying $35+tip for them. I mean the process to paint my nail is exactly the same as with regular nail polish except I put my hands under a light. Why do they need to charge double the price for essentially the same service? I don't believe one nail polish brand is any better than another in terms of chips. I'm sure all the companies research the best formula and compare their products to other brands. At the end of the day it's what you do with your hands - dish washing, excessive hand washing, typing a lot of a keyboard, etc. My zoya nail polish lasts a good month on my toes, so it's not the nail polish but how rough I am on my hands. If you want the same thing as the salon, you'll need to buy a light and actual light-cure gel polish along with the other products. It's not the same as the "gel like" no-light cured polishes. But plenty of people do their own gel polish at home, you just need t to invest in the products. I don't do actual gel polish because I like to change my polish too often. |
|
gloryjoy
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,332
|
Post by gloryjoy on Sept 28, 2015 13:08:01 GMT
My gel manicures last 3 weeks but I hate paying $35+tip for them. I mean the process to paint my nail is exactly the same as with regular nail polish except I put my hands under a light. Why do they need to charge double the price for essentially the same service? I would be willing to bet there's a certain percentage of the higher cost that goes to cover the cost of the gel polish (pricier than regular nail polish) and replacing the light bulbs over time. However, I also think a lot of the salons mark the service up higher than necessary because they know people will pay for it since there is no chipping and if you are ok with grow out you can have the manicure for a month or so with it still looking nice. I don't like going to salons and getting manicures so I just bought all my own stuff to do gel polish. It's actually incredibly easy. I bought a UV light off ebay for $25 and the Gelish "system" for another $20ish. I buy whatever brand colors I want, they range from $7-$15. Poof, my own gel manicures whenever I want them. I've since upgraded to an LED light to save time, but those cheap UV ones work just fine. I never have any luck with painting my own nails. It always chips within hours. I've just given up and go get my nails down with shellac now. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since I got my nails done and they still look good. There is grow out though. Right now I'm allowing myself to go once a month and have started wearing rubber gloves every time I wash dishes, clean bathrooms etc. Seems to help. |
|
I absolutely hate doing my toes and then feel bad when they aren't done because I know how judgy people are about feet. 
