Polish never lasts as long on natural nails as on nail enhancements.
The Product:
Young Nails Protein Bond
The Report:
After hearing various mentions of using Protein Bond to extend polish wear on natural nails, it's being put to the test. One coat of Protein Bond was applied before CND's Stickey base coat, two coats of OPI Lacquer, and one coat of CND's Super Shiney Top Coat.
At the 48 hour mark, the polish is lasting remarkably well. It's been subjected to over an hour of lap swimming in the pool, several hours of
gardening (with gloves), and general abuse including cooking and food prep. There are no chips and the tiniest amount of wear on the free edge. Added one coat of CND's Super Shiney Top Coat.
72 hours and counting...another 30 minute session in the pool. Still looking good.
Day 5: The polish looks great. T
his is the first time I've ever had polish last more than 3 days on my natural nails. Added one coat of CND's Super Shiney.
Day 7: It keeps going and going.....this is after more swimming and stripping the baseboards for repainting.
The Verdict:
Protein Bond did the trick. Polish lasted longer by 4 days without chipping. There was minor free edge wear as is typical of polish on natural nails.
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