# Hot new stuff in the area of nail polish? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 9, 2009, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605 "2009-12-09T17:55:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![My\_Darn\_Snake\_Legs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f14d63/32.png) [@My\_Darn\_Snake\_Legs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/My_Darn_Snake_Legs)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605/21 "2009-12-10T17:54:30Z")
Thanks! That worked out better than I thought it would. Such a list! She actually sent me an email this morning asking how someone got to her blog from the Dope. She has a tracker that shows her who/where/when visits her blog. :smack: She doesn’t read here, and I hope she doesn’t find it before xmas. :eek: > [@Green\_Bean](#): > > **SHE SHOOTS, SHE SCORES!!** > > And please please tell me you’re going to print out this thread and give it to her after you give her the present!!! Heh, I might just do that. At the least I’ll show her the thread. She loves getting comments on her blog, so feel free to keep reading/posting there if you like. ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605/22 "2009-12-10T17:58:34Z")
> [@My\_Darn\_Snake\_Legs](#): > > She actually sent me an email this morning asking how someone got to her blog from the Dope. She has a tracker that shows her who/where/when visits her blog. :smack: She doesn’t read here, and I hope she doesn’t find it before xmas. :eek: Oh. I clicked the link in your PM. Should have C&P’d. I hope she doesn’t notice that I’ve never been there before. Well, even if your cover is blown, I’m sure she’d be charmed by your efforts. ---
**Author:** ![mariposalabrown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ad7895/32.png) [@mariposalabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mariposalabrown)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605/23 "2009-12-10T22:02:54Z")
I know that I would give my right leg for a bottle of Chanel Jade. If you can find a bottle somewhere you would be amazing, it’s big with the fashionistas right now. ---
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605/24 "2009-12-10T22:39:52Z")
My favorite Chanel polish is Vendetta, which you can check out [here](http://www.temptalia.com/chanel-bohemian-fantasy-vendetta-django-le-vernis-swatches-review). It’s very in at the moment and a really cool color in general. ---
**Author:** ![Freudian\_Slit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605/25 "2009-12-10T22:41:14Z")
> [@My\_Darn\_Snake\_Legs](#): > > That is a darn good idea. I need to learn to be more sneaky! 😃 Or can you post anonymously, or as a made up name? ---
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2009, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605/26 "2009-12-10T23:10:37Z")
This isn’t new, and it might not even be hot, but I have [this](http://cgi.ebay.com/Nail-Polish-Holder-Manicure-Set-Maybe_W0QQitemZ220522177259QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item33582562eb) exact thing. The seller is correct – the cylinder holds tools, the clip in the center holds the polish bottle, and the saddle-shaped thing is to rest your finger on as you paint. Heck, if you’re interested, I’ll send you the one I have. My mother gave it to me years ago in a desperate effort to get me to stop biting my nails. Didn’t work.😃 Seriously, if you’re interested, PM me. ---
**Author:** ![sinusoidal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e68b1a/32.png) [@sinusoidal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sinusoidal)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605/27 "2009-12-11T04:38:44Z")
I have tried Rescue Beauty Lounge, and their color selection is great. Grunge was the “it” color a few years back, and is very sophisticated and wearable, but unique. That might be a good choice. Stormy was a cooler gray than I expected, but also good. Bikini Bottom is a fun jelly blue, so if she’s into bright colors this might work. It really is more of a summer color though. I wasn’t impressed with their base coat. I have heard Lippmann is some top quality stuff, specifically Addicted to Speed. No personal experience however. Chanel… They are trendy, (and omg Chanel!!!) but I have heard that their polishes chip pretty bad. That said, I am also dying to try Jade. So I guess if you’re going Chanel, make sure you get a trendy color because it’s probably not worth it for a pink or red. Best of luck! ---
**Author:** ![zweisamkeit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zweisamkeit/32/4360_2.png) [@zweisamkeit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zweisamkeit)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605/28 "2009-12-11T15:59:12Z")
I like her blog (I PMed the OP to get the link), but can I offer one _teensy weensy tiny_ bit of advice for her? Please don’t be offended! I just wish that she took her pictures with better, cleaner lighting. All of the pictures have the indoors yellowy-orange tint to them and it distorts the color. ---
**Author:** ![My\_Darn\_Snake\_Legs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f14d63/32.png) [@My\_Darn\_Snake\_Legs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/My_Darn_Snake_Legs)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605/29 "2009-12-11T16:22:00Z")
Actually, that’s another idea that I have for her xmas. Good lighting is a problem in our house. It’s been hard to find a good lighting source that is close to a good surface for picture-taking. I’m going to see what I can do about improving that for her. ---
**Author:** ![SMullen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a587f6/32.png) [@SMullen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SMullen)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605/30 "2009-12-11T16:30:35Z")
Hey, I think zweisamkeit has a great idea! One thing I like about nail websites is the sharp, clear images. Something to improve the photos on the blog would be a great gift! ---
**Author:** ![FalconFinder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/51bf81/32.png) [@FalconFinder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FalconFinder)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605/31 "2009-12-11T18:11:09Z")
This isn’t expensive, but I used [this](http://www.sallyhansen.com/product.cfm?product=331)recently and found it to be the coolest thing since sliced bread! It was the easiest time I ever had of painting my nails. It was fast, easy, and the color was great and durable. Might be good for those times when she needs to put on a nail color quickly and mess free! ---
**Author:** ![Scarlett67](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scarlett67/32/7387_2.png) [@Scarlett67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scarlett67)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2010, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605/32 "2010-02-13T04:38:22Z")
Looks like this thread is under the (I think) 3-month zombie limit . . . This thread came to mind the other day, and just now I stumbled on it while looking for something else. I’d love to know how it turned out! ---
**Author:** ![lookingglassny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/58f4c7/32.png) [@lookingglassny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lookingglassny)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2010, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605/33 "2010-03-12T18:45:57Z")
“my favorite base coat is Orly Bonder and my favorite topcoat is Sherani Tufcoat.” The same advice I give my clients. Green Bean, where did you come up with that combo? I used to suggest it when in Somerville, NJ. ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2010, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605/34 "2010-03-12T23:30:47Z")
Hey yeah! We need closure, here! > [@lookingglassny](#): > > “my favorite base coat is Orly Bonder and my favorite topcoat is Sherani Tufcoat.” > The same advice I give my clients. Green Bean, where did you come up with that combo? I used to suggest it when in Somerville, NJ. Must be a Jersey thing. 🙂 I’m in Westfield. I’m not entirely sure why I started using those products. I suspect it was at the recommendation of the lady at the little hole-in-the-wall beauty supply place by my house. What do you do? ---
**Author:** ![lookingglassny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/58f4c7/32.png) [@lookingglassny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lookingglassny)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2010, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605/35 "2010-03-13T17:28:46Z")
My family owned Flemington Beauty Supply (1972-2000) and Somerville Beauty Supply (1987-2007). Our neighbors owned (Basking) Ridge Beauty Supply (late 80s-90s). After leaving NJ, my wife and I opened the Looking Glass Salon & Supply in Saugerties, NY. ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2010, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605/36 "2010-03-15T18:41:34Z")
Nice! It’s so helpful to shop at a store where the people know what they’re talking about. You should totally start an “Ask the Beauty Supply Expert” thread. I’m sure a ton of people would have questions. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-new-stuff-in-the-area-of-nail-polish/520605.md?page=1)