I'm just wondering how you guys prefer to do your polish. I stick with thick coats- a drop at the end of the brush, typically. I find I just get better results this way. I haven't always done it this way, and it took a lot of times of doing my nails to realize it was the easier way. I used to do like, five thin coats. >.<
Most people like the thick coats because it leaves a smooth sleek finish. I like to smooth my nail with a fine grit file and then a buff and a natural nail shine. Then i find that doing thinner coats lasts longer and dries faster than the thick coats :)
@Lacey, you mean you do alot if thin coats?
@Nichole You bought a buffer or a bottle of ridge filler?
@Dixie I'm headed to Sally's sometime this week or next, so will do. But I'm wirried- will it damage my nails?
I also like doing thinner coats. I almost never have to go over 3 coats though. I've found that bubbling can happen if I do really thick coats, other wise I would! Also they dry a lot faster.
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May 31, 2012
Amanda J.
I'm just wondering how you guys prefer to do your polish. I stick with thick coats- a drop at the end of the brush, typically. I find I just get better results this way. I haven't always done it this way, and it took a lot of times of doing my nails to realize it was the easier way. I used to do like, five thin coats. >.<
May 31, 2012
Donna P.
Most definetly thick coats
May 31, 2012
Dixie F.
Most people like the thick coats because it leaves a smooth sleek finish. I like to smooth my nail with a fine grit file and then a buff and a natural nail shine. Then i find that doing thinner coats lasts longer and dries faster than the thick coats :)
May 31, 2012
Amanda J.
Huh, I just can't seem to find a good nail buffer, so I don't. I do occasionaly use ridge filler though. Love the stuff!
May 31, 2012
Nichole W.
i bought one from walmart for like 98 cents, it works pretty well too
May 31, 2012
Lacey A.
I try not to do real thin coats, otherwise my polish never dries and it's harder to work with. Slow and steady wins the race. ;]
May 31, 2012
Dixie F.
Sally's always has a good nail buffer. :)
May 31, 2012
Amanda J.
@Lacey, you mean you do alot if thin coats?
@Nichole You bought a buffer or a bottle of ridge filler?
@Dixie I'm headed to Sally's sometime this week or next, so will do. But I'm wirried- will it damage my nails?
May 31, 2012
Nichole W.
sorry, a buffer, its just one of those square ones with all the different sides to it. really makes your nails shine
May 31, 2012
Dixie F.
Nope. :) its been good so far and I use it quite often. It just smooths it for a glass like finish.
May 31, 2012
Lacey A.
*real thick coats. Sorry! Typo! I'd rather do three thin ones than two thick ones. =]
May 31, 2012
Amanda J.
Cool guys! Thanks!
Jun 02, 2012
Samantha K.
I also like doing thinner coats. I almost never have to go over 3 coats though. I've found that bubbling can happen if I do really thick coats, other wise I would! Also they dry a lot faster.
Jun 07, 2012
AmandinaKiTTY N.
depends on how fast I want my nails done as well as the thickness of the polish.
if I am in a hurry I use thin coats. if I'm not then thick.
if the polish is thin I use thick coats aswell
Jun 07, 2012
Kendra F.
Definitely thick coats. It's shinier and quicker, but thick coats also get sticky easier.
Jun 10, 2012
Dylan P.
Thick all the way usually, but if I'm building up a sheer polish then I'll use more thin coats.
It does always seem easier to work with more nail polish though!