Best top coat?

[lostarz]

I've been using Poshe and seem to have the same problems. I bought the Orly Sec N' Dry on a whim and I really like it.

[Deleted]

I also use Posche, and it works well as long as I wrap the tips. If I get lazy about wrapping I have tips showing the 2nd day.

[lostarz]

Jan 11, 2013 9:53:15 GMT -5 loonylunalovegood said:

Jan 11, 2013 9:27:51 GMT -5 lostarz said:

I've been using Poshe and seem to have the same problems. I bought the Orly Sec N' Dry on a whim and I really like it.

Ugh, I was hoping Poshe would solve all of my problems! Is the Orly one as shiny as Seche or Poshe?

I can't say I really paid much attention, sorry. I mean, it's not like dull or anything, it is shiny.

[beahbia12]

I was using Seche for about 4-5 months and loved it, but when the bottle got to less than half it got really thick and goopy and after I painted my nails the polish would come off in full sheets in 1-2 days.

I tried Posche and have been using it for a few weeks. It's ok. It doesn't get as hard and shiny as Seche, but I don't notice as much shrinkage.

[lostarz]

I found this, topcoatit.com/2012/01/21/battle-of-the-top-coats/

[pooh8402]

I use a coat of Gelous on my nails first, then the SV. Less shrinking and my polish lasts a day or two longer.

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[pooh8402]

Jan 11, 2013 10:18:37 GMT -5 beahbia12 said:

I was using Seche for about 4-5 months and loved it, but when the bottle got to less than half it got really thick and goopy and after I painted my nails the polish would come off in full sheets in 1-2 days.

This is common with quick dry polishes. Use a few drops of thinner and roll the bottle to mix. It will restore your polish. I use the cheap stuff from Sally.

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[Deleted]

I have shrinking and chipping problems with both Poshe and Seche Vite. I use and love Zoya armor. The dry time isn't bad for something not specifically fast dry, and I never get bubbles. It leaves a nice, glossy finish with no shrinkage and I get about 5 days out of a manicure.

[Laura Palmer]

I use the Seche Vite and have no issues. I recently bought a Butter London one and like it, but it's not like my life has been revolutionized.

(I get 8 days of wear out of my polish, on average. I do zero maintenance in between polish changes.)

[highlarious]

Jan 11, 2013 10:24:46 GMT -5 lostarz said:

I found this, topcoatit.com/2012/01/21/battle-of-the-top-coats/

Thanks for this. The methodology is helpful to see.

[barleyhops]

I use nubar Diamonte and I can do my topcoat and go right to bed. No shrinking at all. I was a seche fan until I found this stuff.

[jewel]

I had the same problems with SV, and hated it!

Nails Inc. has been a great replacement, with no shrinkage.

www.sephora.com/kensington-caviar-top-coat-P292005?skuId=1354778

[braggkristin]

I also use a coat of gelous on my nails first, then the sv. Less shrinking and my polish lasts a day or two longer because of it's really useful so i like it.

[KaraOrNot]

I use the one from Nails Inc and haven't noticed any shrinkage.