I love myself a good manicure. Seriously. Nothing makes me happier than 10 beautifully manicured tips in a hot colour. Maybe it’s my esthetician roots or my girly-girlness. Whatever it is, perfect nails sing directly to my soul.
I’ve tried just about every nail polish on the planet, and I’m really digging this new brand of nail polish that rivals shellac and dip nails. CND’s Vinylux Weekly Polish pretty much fulfills all of my “awesome mani criteria”:
- It’s super shiny;
- It’s highly pigmented;
- It’s easy to remove; and
- It lasts a long time.
Chipped nails are upsetting at best, unless your Courtney Love, then it’s cool. Most of us aren’t trailblazing rockers though, so chipped polish shouldn’t be a “thing”. Chips drive me so nuts that I have trouble concentrating on anything other than picking off the rest of the nail polish! I know – very OCD, but it’s either perfect nails, or bare nails with me.
When I received CND‘s latest offerings for fall, including a beautiful selection of pale pinks and nudes, I got to testing immediately. I had just come off a summer of trying to grow out my acrylic-ravaged nails.
Now, I wouldn’t normally ever opt for acrylics (I just don’t like the look on me), but I just wanted to know what it would feel like to have Kylie Jenner hands for a week. I liked my coffin nails so much that I had them refilled. While the nail tech who applied them was awesome, I just couldn’t get around the nail thinning that acrylics cause, along with the terrible deep ridges left behind from having them ground off. That’s right. GROUND OFF. Sigh. My nails finally got healthy again and I wanted them to look pretty, so I got to polishing away.
CND’s Vinylux Weekly Polishes really delivered! The first polish I tried was “Rose Bud” – a fabulously rosy pink that goes with everything. The polish lasted a week no problem as promised, and probably would have lasted longer if I didn’t desperately want to try the amazing “Hypnotic Dreams” colour.
No UV lamps needed with this polish. Simply apply two coats and follow up with the CND Vinylux Weekly Top Coat (this is a necessary step – don’t skip it). The polishes are very fast-drying (fully dry in 8.5 minutes) and offer a brilliant shine. There are over 100 colours to choose from too. LOVE IT!
Have you tried CND Vinylux Weekly Polish yet? If so, what is your favourite colour? Mine is a toss up between Hypnotic Dreams and Mercurial – a fabulous, glittering silver!
*Press samples provided in exchange for my honest opinion.
Dominique is a Canadian-based fashion and beauty influencer with a strong voice in Ottawa’s black community. Since launching her blog Style Domination in 2015, she has amassed a global fanbase. Dominique shares her life through beautiful imagery and compelling story-telling that speaks to her fans on a personal level. She’s been featured in The Guardian, Flare, The Kit and Cityline. She also hosts events for Dress for Success, the Gem Conference, and has been named a United Way Person 2 Know for the past three years.
I haven’t tried this polish yet, but I love that you don’t need the UV lamp! I love the colors that they sent you!
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Thank you, Laura! I love that half of them are perfect nude pinks, and the other half are the best fall colours!!
I’ve never used any CND polishes, I need to change that asap!
xo!
Shelby
http://www.glitterandgingham.com
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Shelby – they are really great! I love myself a polish THAT DOES NOT CHIP!!!! ARGH!!
ok I swear by this nail polish! I am a nail bitter like a really bad ADHD nail bitter and I can not for the life of me bite this nail polish off and it last so long! Seriously the bestttttt nail polish!
xoxo
Sarah Lindner
http://www.thehouseofsequins.com
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It’s my new favourite!! It is so strong, right? Jeez – I didn’t even consider that this polish would be great for withstanding nail nibbling!!
love the vinylux!! my favorite shade is winter glow!
xo megan
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Ooooh! Winter Glow – checking this out now!
Dom, these nail colors look amazing!!!
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Thanks, Honey!!
I’ve heard a few great reviews about these nail polishes. I usually opt for gel nails at the salon since I have such weak nails that they break super easily if they’re not coated in something super thick. BUT these sound like a great alternative!
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Stephanie – I totally understand. These are a great alternative to protect your nails. Have you tried dip nails too? They are great and less harsh on your nails that gel nails.
Just ordered some new shades in this nail polish brand! Seriously my favorite!! xo
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Oh good! Let me know what you got, hun!
Oh my gosh I need to try this! Loving all of these colors.
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
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Let me know what you think!!
I actually own some Vinylux polishes but I don’t know where they are. I’ve been getting gels done quite often and my nails are hating me for it. I tend to get them done when I travel, but I’ve been traveling way too much lately. I think they need a breather.
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Hey Cheryl! Ok – I would get gels too each time I travelled or if I had a string of events, but I found them harsh too. My nails would get so thin and dry. I’m much preferring this polish… Have you tried dip nails?
My sis in law is a stylist and got me hooked on these! I love it!
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Aren’t they good???
Does it dry fast too? I feel like thats one of my required criteria. I’m always smudging mine lol
– Gita (www.mimiandchichi.com)
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Definitely!
I use CND all the time, I love its longevity!
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It’s fab, isn’t it??
Oh great to know! I’m always looking for long lasting polish. Pretty colors too!
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Thanks, Jo!
Now, I wouldn’t normally ever opt for acrylics (I just don’t like the look on me), but I just wanted to know what it would feel like to have Kylie Jenner hands for a week. I liked my coffin nails so much that I had them refilled. While the nail tech who applied them was awesome, I just couldn’t get around the nail thinning that acrylics cause, along with the terrible deep ridges left behind from having them ground off. That’s right. GROUND OFF. Sigh. My nails finally got healthy again and I wanted them to look pretty, so I got to polishing away.
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Hey! That’s ok!! Healthy nails are great nails! And that’s why I tried coffin nails too. Freaking Kylie Jenner! LMAO! Maybe try dip nails. A whole lot less harsh. xo