In Christ alone my hope is found. He is my LIGHT, my STRENGTH, and my SONG!
T-TTC since Dec 2008. PCOS/nonexistant cycles(anovulation) and endo. HSG in '10 revealed both tubes blocked. Lap surgery in Dec '10 to correct. Failed Clomid/IUI and injectable(Bravelle)/IUI cycles so far.
Nothing right now, but I have a really pretty grey color that I want to try. I have really bad ridges on my fingernails, so anytime they don't have polish on them, they look all gross and stuff. My toes are a pretty burgundy though.
Nothing right now and my toenails are a little embarassing....didn't think about that when we went house hunting last week and I had to remove my shoes.
Does anyone have suggestions for nail polish that stays on difficult nails? I paint mine and the next day, I can peel it off in sheets. It does chip from time to time, but if I catch a corner, the whole thing pulls off. Suggestions??
Some Zoya navy and white on my fingers. Toes are the navy Zoya pixie dust and a Julep gray.
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@bremae, do you find it difficult to do on your own? I'm usually really messy with my polish, but I love getting gel a the salon, so I was considering investing in one of the at home product lines.
Is it a patience or a skill thing? I have patience, but skill is 4/10.
First date July 31, 1999 Married January 28, 2009 TTC#1 July 2010 PCOS dx April 2011 DS born: February 21, 2012 TTC#2 June 2013 MMC Sept 2013 (partial molar), CP 02/2014 DS2 born: December 5, 2014
@lindsayandjamie I think it's a bit of both. Mostly when taking the polish off! As long as you are ok investing in your own polish, and a good polish at that. Drug stores sell some but they just end up peeling off. I like gelish or finger paints the best. These are both used in salons.
I love doing my own. I hated paying for it all the time. I've gotten better the more I do it, I used to be really messy with polish but I'm not anymore. I also really like the fact that I don't have to wait around for my nails to dry. I don't have the patience half the time!
Does anyone have suggestions for nail polish that stays on difficult nails? I paint mine and the next day, I can peel it off in sheets. It does chip from time to time, but if I catch a corner, the whole thing pulls off. Suggestions??
Do you use base and topcoat? I know if I don't it starts chipping literally the same day. As far as peeling, make sure you're not using too many coats and your polish isn't too thick. Also, make sure your nails are completely clean and dry before you polish. I always rub them with some nail polish remover before I start to get rid of any dirt/oil that my be on my nail. HTH!
PandPMeant2B said:simsk3887 said:Does anyone have suggestions for nail polish that stays on difficult nails? I paint mine and the next day, I can peel it off in sheets. It does chip from time to time, but if I catch a corner, the whole thing pulls off. Suggestions??
Do you use base and topcoat? I know if I don't it starts chipping literally the same day. As far as peeling, make sure you're not using too many coats and your polish isn't too thick. Also, make sure your nails are completely clean and dry before you polish. I always rub them with some nail polish remover before I start to get rid of any dirt/oil that my be on my nail. HTH!
All of this, but also, using a great quality polish has made a world of difference for me. No matter what I did before, my polish would be chipping 24 hours (at most) after I applied it.
I'm now in LOVE with Julep and Zoya polishes, because they've lasted SO much better than anything else I've purchased, including my beloved OPI or Essie polishes.
TTC since July 2012
BFP #1: 11/9/13; spontaneous m/c at 6w2d, 11/25/13
@bremae, they will last about two weeks for me. I've known people to have them last longer or shorter though. I can PM you my friends Facebook who sells them and she can mail you a sample if you want.
TTC since March 2012 w/irregular and anovulatory cycles.
Moved to an RE October 2013 HSG- All clear , S/A- Normal , Bloodwork -Normal
Thanks for the suggestions, @PandPMeant2B and @LuckyAngel07. Looks like I need to invest in some better polish. I typically do a top coat, but not a base coat. Also, I'm a bit impatient with the drying process so I probably put on the top coat before the color is completely dry.
@bremae, they will last about two weeks for me. I've known people to have them last longer or shorter though. I can PM you my friends Facebook who sells them and she can mail you a sample if you want.
Re: What's on your nails? (Take 2)
BFP 2: 7/7/2014 Beta 7/8: 115, Beta 7/12: 638, Beta 7/16: 3793, Beta 7/21: 21,625
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
In Christ alone my hope is found. He is my LIGHT, my STRENGTH, and my SONG!
T-TTC since Dec 2008. PCOS/nonexistant cycles(anovulation) and endo. HSG in '10 revealed both tubes blocked. Lap surgery in Dec '10 to correct. Failed Clomid/IUI and injectable(Bravelle)/IUI cycles so far.
My Ovulation Chart

Haha and I just realized it's almost the same color you have on. Lol
Not sure what the name of this one is, but it's from Julep Maven's December collection.
It was the one in the box that I wasn't sure of, but I loved the other 2 colors so ordered it anyway. Now I'm really liking this color.
TTC since 1/13 DX:PCOS 5/13 (long, anovulatory cycles)

Clomid 50mg 9/13 = BFP! EDD 6/7/14 M/C 5w6d Found 11/4/13
1/14 PCOS / Gluten Free Diet to hopefully regulate my system.
Chemical Pregnancy 03/14
Surprise BFP 6/14, Beta #1: 126 Beta #2: 340 Stick baby, stick! EDD 2/17/15
Riley Elaine born 2/16/15
TTC 2.0 6/15
Chemical Pregnancy 9/15
Chemical Pregnancy 6/16
BFP 9/16 EDD 6/3/17
Beta #1: 145 Beta #2: 376 Beta #3: 2,225 Beta #4: 4,548
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Does anyone have suggestions for nail polish that stays on difficult nails? I paint mine and the next day, I can peel it off in sheets. It does chip from time to time, but if I catch a corner, the whole thing pulls off. Suggestions??
"I DO NOT love that you think so many things revolve around you. I know you're bitter. I get it. But I'm over your feelings." The best person on the internet ever!
My Ovulation Chart

TTC September 2013 | BFP 11/21/13 | Chart | EDD 8/3/14 | It's a girl!
DD born at 42 weeks 1 day | 8/18/14 5:33am | 8lbs 4oz 20.25in of perfection!
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
Cool blue harmony (finger paints gel)
@bremae, do you find it difficult to do on your own? I'm usually really messy with my polish, but I love getting gel a the salon, so I was considering investing in one of the at home product lines.
Is it a patience or a skill thing? I have patience, but skill is 4/10.
TTC#1 July 2010 PCOS dx April 2011 DS born: February 21, 2012
TTC#2 June 2013 MMC Sept 2013 (partial molar), CP 02/2014 DS2 born: December 5, 2014
I love doing my own. I hated paying for it all the time. I've gotten better the more I do it, I used to be really messy with polish but I'm not anymore. I also really like the fact that I don't have to wait around for my nails to dry. I don't have the patience half the time!
Do you use base and topcoat? I know if I don't it starts chipping literally the same day. As far as peeling, make sure you're not using too many coats and your polish isn't too thick. Also, make sure your nails are completely clean and dry before you polish. I always rub them with some nail polish remover before I start to get rid of any dirt/oil that my be on my nail. HTH!
All of this, but also, using a great quality polish has made a world of difference for me. No matter what I did before, my polish would be chipping 24 hours (at most) after I applied it.
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
Married August 2009
3 years. 5 losses.
Our rainbow baby boy born 11.16.15
Married August 2009
3 years. 5 losses.
Our rainbow baby boy born 11.16.15