Sincerely,
Danielle C.
This is how I feel and it bothers me greatly but I do so love my OPI polishes! Today I have Lucerne-tainly look Marvelous? Don't make fun of my incorrect spelling and naming. It is pretty, I love it, I was dreaming about it and that's how I knew it was time to go buy it!
In other news, I used a ridge filler base coat the last time I polished my nails and I was floored by how nice my nails looked, I will definitely have to show some before and after shots, I see a difference!
sorry but i love the brush! try essie ;)
ReplyDeleteI don't love the ProWide brush but I don't hate it either. Ridge filler (a good one - what do you use?) can make a BIG difference. Blackish silver is always a good colour to have.
ReplyDeleteRidgefillers can work wonders, it's true. And they're surely better for one's nails than aggressive buffing (though I haven't entirely managed to break that habit of mine).
ReplyDeleteI have the same issue with OPI and their pro-wide brush. With my small nail beds I hate polishing my nails with these brushes. I make a huge mess and don't have time for a lot of clean-up.
ReplyDelete@ Kellie- I like the Essie brush but since they were bought out by L'OREAL and that company does animal testing for their cosmetics, I just can't agree with them anymore. =[
ReplyDelete@Jaljen- I have an older bottle of Essie's Fill the gap (before they were bought out) and I adore it, I never even thought I had ridges but it does make for smoother application!
@Karen- I used to aggressively buff as well but I have found that my nails are so thin and weak at the tips now from all that buffing!
@Lacquer Ware- I think I'm gonna try a smaller brush from another polish and see how it is.
I never thought of the possibility of buffing causing thin nails - great point! I'm in the market for a good ridge filler, too. I like that color - it's bold but not bright and in your face.
ReplyDeleteThe more I see this colour, the more I like it. And want it. It looks smashing on you. :D
ReplyDeleteI love OPI's Pro Wide brush. Different strokes.
Hey, I made a funny! tee hee
I hate the OPI brush too... but I NEED so many of their colors!
ReplyDeleteRidge Fillers are a life saver :) I use the OPI one and I love it!
This post makes me laugh considering so many people gripe about smaller brushes. I just discovered OPI Ridge Filler as a base and LOVE it. It creates a nice smooth surface and is the best so far for keeping staining at bay.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to spread a little sunshine your way so...
http://splashingsofserendipity.blogspot.com/2010/09/sunshine-award.html
- Anita
@Megan- yeah, I'm wearing it today on my toes, it's fun...and I only think that the buffing caused extremely thin nails, I don't know for a fact.
ReplyDelete@Ice Queen- that was how I was, I needed to get it after seeing it enought times, lol and you did make a funny!
@Tasha- Yeah, I hate that about OPI, I tried using an Essie Brush with it last time and I had much better results!
@Anita- As Ice Queen said, different strokes for different folks, lol! But now I may have to try the OPI ridge filler base, hmm.
I bought this shade but I haven't worn it yet! I may put it on next because of your post, it's gorgeous!
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