Gonna go with black, if that matters. I know nothing about the makeup world other than that a lot of brands are no bueno ethically.

  • Vampire [any]
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    2 years ago

    You don't have to be as careful with nail polish at you do with other cosmetics. The cheap chippy stuff works for a day, and you can just layer it on thick enough til it works.

  • FunnyUsername [she/her]
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    2 years ago

    Most brands are fine but I have a bottle of OPI black nail polish and I like it

  • spicymangos51 [she/her]
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    2 years ago

    Maybe pick up a clear coat one too? I like putting it first on my nail then on top of the color when I'm done. Keeps nails for that staining (or maybe I just have shitty nail polish)

  • TillieNeuen [she/her]
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    2 years ago

    OPI has a good reputation, but I don't wear fingernail polish anymore, so I couldn't swear to its quality these days.

  • Llituro [he/him, they/them]
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    2 years ago

    if i've learned anything from my wife, just go browse honestly. pick one, try it, if it doesn't suck, great, if it does, try again some other time.

  • TornadoThompson [none/use name]
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    2 years ago

    Remember to get a remover also. Non-acetone is preferable - acetone is more effective but will eventually dry and weaken your nails.

    There are a few alternative, natural, methods like lemon juice that are also worth a try. But it's all down to personal preference, really.

  • StarlightGlimmer [they/them]
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    2 years ago

    La colors is the cheapest and sucks, but layer it or use a top bottom coat and you're mostly good. If not, chipped black nail polish looks more goth anyway

  • WoofWoof91 [comrade/them]
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    2 years ago

    I buy Barry M
    cheap, vegan, and very good
    for black i use Barry M Gelly Hi Shine, with the All in One basecoat, lasts for ages and doesn't chip easily

  • very_poggers_gay [they/them]
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    2 years ago

    i get my nail polish from the pharmacy near me, and i think the brand is "Essie"? Apparently it's pretty cheap but no too bad. i'll just do two or three coats to get nails as black as my cold heart :marx-goth:

    i have some nail polish from the dollar store from the sally hansen brand that does the job too