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Nail Polish
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 5:39 pm
by kristen1206
I know some of you ladies must have this little issue too. I tend to put a coral/deep pink color on my toes before a trip and after a few days, the water/sand/salt/sun have sucked the color out leaving me with a pale, dull version of what I put on. And I use OPI so not the cheap stuff. Has anyone found a nail laquer can endure the Caribbean elements? Or even a good top coat? Maybe marine varnish...

Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 5:41 pm
by waterguy
Val Spar

Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 5:44 pm
by Coden
Because of this same issue...I'm going nekkid when we go in August.
ie...no polish
Although, I have taken clear polish before to paint over the polish to brighten the color up again after being in sand, salt water/chlorine.
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 5:49 pm
by kristen1206
Not willing to go that far waterguy!
I am going with a light sandy color this time. I contemplated bringing the bottle to touch up but that could be a huge disaster should it bust in my suitcase!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 5:56 pm
by Pia
Just put it in you carry on/purse - in the quart size ziplock bag of course - it is under 3oz so no problem 
Pia
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 5:59 pm
by kristen1206
Very true, Pia. I may throw in a couple coconut rum minis too

Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 6:19 pm
by cocosmom
I have never had that problem, but I usually use a darker pink or red. I think the light colors tend to fade easier. My issue is with my acrylic nails. They have gotten gummy in the islands. My nail person said I should have told her and she would have put an special clear final coat..maybe ask about that.
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 6:42 pm
by kristen1206
Really cocosmom? I usually wear a dark or brighter color and they seem to fade the worst for me. That is why I am trying a lighter color this time..figure it won't look that different if it fades!
I wore acrylics for a short time and had the same issue with gumminess.
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 7:35 pm
by Lovermont
I think the spray-on sunscreen will make the nail polish gummy.
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 8:11 pm
by cjroyer
There is a new procedure now called "gel polish". It last for 2-3 weeks. I had it done before we came down two weeks ago and got it in red. Stayed looking great for 2+ weeks. You should check into it, it was great!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 8:24 pm
by stjohnnewbie
I wear very bright colors on vacation, and I have not noticed fading, but I probably redo them every few days.
Have you heard of the OPI soak off gel? I've never done it, but it seems like it would be a great pre-vacation splurge for worry-free nails!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 8:27 pm
by stjohnnewbie
cjroyer wrote:There is a new procedure now called "gel polish". It last for 2-3 weeks. I had it done before we came down two weeks ago and got it in red. Stayed looking great for 2+ weeks. You should check into it, it was great!
Oops, I started my reply and then stepped away. Good to hear the good review of the gel!!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 9:31 pm
by Capn Dan and Ruby
I did a french polish and it stayed great, and is laid back like STJ.
Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 5:22 am
by Heather-in-MA
kristen1206 wrote:Very true, Pia. I may throw in a couple coconut rum minis too

And here I was embarrased to be planning for that...why pay $7 for it on the plane when I can pay $1 for it here...hee hee
Totally doing it now, but not telling DH. (& putting it in his 'quart bag' hee

)
Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 7:10 am
by Greenskeeper
kristen1206 wrote:Really cocosmom? I usually wear a dark or brighter color and they seem to fade the worst for me. That is why I am trying a lighter color this time..figure it won't look that different if it fades!
I wore acrylics for a short time and had the same issue with gumminess.
Maybe it's the sunscreen you use that is causing this? I've never had fading in Caribbean or even spending the summer here on the beach or in the pool. I've actually found the red tones get darker. My problem is the sand chipping away at it.