seche vite! i think everyone will probably tell you the same. it's legendary for a reason! the sally hansen insta-dry top coat is pretty good too, but i only use that on my toes. seche vite i use on my fingers!
Seche Vite is the best I've found as well cos it dries so fast... Do any of you find that the polish peels after a day or two though? Or it'll chip a bit? Drives me crazy but maybe I'm doing something wrong.
The Seche Vite top coat works wonders but i have also tried Sally Hansens top coat the one in the red bottle i forgot the name, also the Milani top coat. They all leave a very glossy finish.
i've heard Seche Vite is really good.... I also like the L'Oreal top coat they just came out with... it's called "top of the line" it works really well, and it stays shiny for like 10 days without reapplying :-)
Revlon quick dry top coat is a great top coat. It leaves a good shine, dries quickly, and hasn't thickened up at all. I'm very happy with it. I've also tried NYC's new york minute clear coat, (I believe it's called Grand Central Station), and for 2 bucks it dried pretty quickly and left a good shine.
Seche Vite! However it can be a pain in the booty, it thickens like the dickens and can cause shrinkage of your nail polish. If you don't want to deal with that, use Poshe!
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Jan 28, 2012
Michelle S.
Ladies, i need a new top coat. I have yet to find the REAL long lasting shine type asap.
Please & Thnk yu (:
Jan 29, 2012
Gina M.
We use Seche Vite fast drying top coat at the salon I work at and I think it is wonderful. Clients nails look and stay super shiny!
Jan 30, 2012
Ariane C.
seche vite! i think everyone will probably tell you the same. it's legendary for a reason! the sally hansen insta-dry top coat is pretty good too, but i only use that on my toes. seche vite i use on my fingers!
Jan 30, 2012
Courtney T.
Zoya's Top Coat. I think it's one of the better ones I have used.
Feb 03, 2012
Cliona Q.
Seche Vite is the best I've found as well cos it dries so fast... Do any of you find that the polish peels after a day or two though? Or it'll chip a bit? Drives me crazy but maybe I'm doing something wrong.
Feb 06, 2012
Jessica W.
I have recently been loving the china glaze quick dry top coat. It doesn't chip and it dries ridiculously fast.
Feb 13, 2012
Stacey S.
I originally loved Seche Vite, however I am now in love with Sally Hansen's red-top coat it triads amazing and leaves a beautiful shine.
It also does not become thick towards the end.
Feb 13, 2012
Cliona Q.
I just tried one called "Out the Door" which is really good too! Very comparable with the Seche Vite but not as thick.
Feb 26, 2012
Nora S.
The Seche Vite top coat works wonders but i have also tried Sally Hansens top coat the one in the red bottle i forgot the name, also the Milani top coat. They all leave a very glossy finish.
Mar 25, 2012
Toya A.
I found Hoofer's Choice Top Shield at Sally's--amazing! Hi-gloss, strengthener & it doesn't chip! Plus....it only costs around $3 :)
Mar 25, 2012
Lizz N.
i've heard Seche Vite is really good.... I also like the L'Oreal top coat they just came out with... it's called "top of the line" it works really well, and it stays shiny for like 10 days without reapplying :-)
Mar 25, 2012
Tania S.
Revlon quick dry top coat is a great top coat. It leaves a good shine, dries quickly, and hasn't thickened up at all. I'm very happy with it. I've also tried NYC's new york minute clear coat, (I believe it's called Grand Central Station), and for 2 bucks it dried pretty quickly and left a good shine.
Mar 27, 2012
ashley h.
i can't bring myself to buy anything other than seche vite & china glaze's fast forward top coat. i won't even buy opi's top coats to try them out. :p
Apr 01, 2012
Marissa F.
Seche Vite! However it can be a pain in the booty, it thickens like the dickens and can cause shrinkage of your nail polish. If you don't want to deal with that, use Poshe!
Apr 04, 2012
Lacy L.
I also use Seche Vite, and its awesome. Just make sure you are also using a good base coat.
Jul 29, 2012
Gina I.
Seche Vite is a good top coat or NYC "in a new your minute" top coat- Grand Central station its also good too...