Earlier this month I decided to start doing manicures again and I mentioned that I bought some Essie No Chips Ahead Top Coat. All I can say is this product is phenomenal!
In my experience, I've never had a manicure, not even a professional one, last more than 2-3 days without getting chips. It is so frustrating to spend the time to make your nails perfectly polished only to have nasty chips mess up the look.
I used this top coat and (contrary to a couple reviews I've read) had NO problems with it not drying quickly enough or producing bubbles. It goes on smooth and lucious with a pretty shine.
After a full SEVEN DAYS I had NO CHIPS! I ended up changing the polish because of growth at the cuticle and boredom with the colour, with just a bit of wear (not really chips) at the very tips of my nails! I was pretty impressed after this first week and had the exact same results week 2!
I applied the top coat every other day after manicure day as a protection and to revitalize the shine. Despite all those cummulative coats, I had no problems with goopiness or peeling. Unfortunately, my daughter did her nails and took my Essie home with her so I couldn't do extra coats. STILL NO CHIPS! The long and short of it is I am VERY happy with this product...so much so, I HAD to write to Essie and tell them. I am completely amazed at how well it works and protects my manicure colour. I don't have the time or patience to do my nails over again several times a week, not to mention that I only want to use polish remover once a week to avoid drying out my nails. Two "long-nailed, prettily manicured, no chips" thumbs up for Essie No Chips Ahead Top Coat!!!!!
Thinking about trying this one... what base coat are you using with it?
Posted by: Maureen | January 01, 2013 at 02:26 AM