Shiny pedicure - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

mitchiesmom · 05-03-2006, 04:27 PM

What is the stuff that they put on your pedicure at the salon that makes it so shiney? I use OPI top coat and it never gives me the shine that the salon does.

tUrRrRa · 05-03-2006, 07:55 PM

Different top coats work differently depending on the color you use. Try to find a color that has a lot of shine and gloss by iteslf also. Shimmery ones or glitter ones tend to not have that wet-look shine. Also, there is a Sally Hansen hand cream that makes my hands really moisturized and makes even my natural nails with no polish really shiny. It's called Radiant Hands & Cuticles Creme (orange tube). It can probably work for feet too. Also you can try a nail/cuticle oil.. that will give you shine also. One last thing is to make sure your nails are buffed.. which will smooth them out, thus making them shine more.

marshmello · 05-04-2006, 01:16 PM

I actually have a few winners in this category.
- Double Twist Topcoat(By Revlon)
- Mega Shine (By Sally Hansen)
- Insta Dri Topcoat for French Manicures (By Sally Hansen)

They're all pretty good but Insta Dri is my favorite because it dries your nails so fast and has a really glossy shine that lasts for weeks. Although it says "for French Manicures", it can be used with all shades of nail polish. It's a must have product for me!