tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post1166036138421332298..comments2024-01-29T06:12:53.773-05:00Comments on Painted Lady Fingers: Apothecary: Using nail polish thinner for topcoatspaintedladyfingershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03880592285187319081noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-57589292875857243292010-04-19T00:38:25.438-04:002010-04-19T00:38:25.438-04:00Lucy: I think fast drying topcoats are like polish...Lucy: I think fast drying topcoats are like polish thinner eating monsters. :P I love seeing cherry blossom petals adrift in the air. Such a lulling vision. <br /><br />Jessica: I wish I could go back in time with polish thinner to save some older bottles I threw away. I ruined an old Borghese mini that was from when the company sold polish at department store make up counters. It was the color of henna. At least we can go forward better informed and equipped. :)paintedladyfingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880592285187319081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-65100672193724814672010-04-18T22:52:32.259-04:002010-04-18T22:52:32.259-04:00I used so much thinner with SV, I dont even bother...I used so much thinner with SV, I dont even bother using it anymore now. I can't even imagine how many bottles of polish I ruined by putting polish remover in it when I didnt know any better...sad days. Now that I have thinner, I can't live without it!polishedlyricshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14895147130528261296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-59895840819789877342010-04-17T14:35:25.049-04:002010-04-17T14:35:25.049-04:00When I had the Seche Vite I went through plenty of...When I had the Seche Vite I went through plenty of polish thinner. It's annoying how fast those type of topcoats get thick. Just a few drops was ridiculous. I just ended up pouring some in. Polish thinner is one thing you can never be without. Cherry blossums are gorgeous blowing all over. Like a carpet of snow.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15558100374295420131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-38535721376902493012010-04-15T05:15:17.071-04:002010-04-15T05:15:17.071-04:00Polish Hoarder: No problem! I was surprised how mu...Polish Hoarder: No problem! I was surprised how much thinner I needed with the Konad topcoat. I went back and posted the ingredients of the Beauty Secrets Polish Thinner in the review above. I believe Seche Restore has different chemicals.paintedladyfingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880592285187319081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-9981149374352836062010-04-15T02:43:54.809-04:002010-04-15T02:43:54.809-04:00amusedPolish: I saw smaller size bottles at Ulta s...amusedPolish: I saw smaller size bottles at Ulta so I know what you mean. I know Orly makes a 4 ounce size too, but I haven't yet tried it. It does seem like a lot of product. I feel like going around thinning old polishes and top coats just because of the near endless supply!<br /><br />Skulda: Thanks! I think it's a good approach to stick with Restore for Seche products. :)<br /><br />Thriszha: Application is key with Konad topcoat. The biggest help is to lightly skim the brush over the design and not to brush the same spot twice. My application with Konad topcoat tends to require a little cleanup at the sides of the nail. I should really do a review and tutorial about working with it! <br /><br />Your Konad designs always look so beautiful. I've never noticed a smudge. <br /><br />I'm glad I finally started using thinner with my topcoats. It's going to be standard practice from now on. :)<br /><br />ch3rrycola: Great! I'm glad the information came at a good time. :)<br /><br />Nicole: xoxo! I was down to the last third of the larger size of CND Air Dry and something had to be done! I am really surprised how much I like their new Big Three Free formula. It's virtually identical to the older version with all my beloved chemicals. ;)<br /><br />I will keep doing Apothecary posts for you. <3<br /><br />Wizards of Bling: Thank you ladies! xoxo!paintedladyfingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880592285187319081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-49485844708545151872010-04-15T01:37:57.812-04:002010-04-15T01:37:57.812-04:00Diana! I just want to kiss you right now. I'm ...Diana! I just want to kiss you right now. I'm SO glad you made this post - I already love your apothecary series, because I discovered my HG top coat thanks to you - CND Air Dry is by far and away my most favorite - but I've got about a quarter of a bottle left and it's gotten quite thick and hard to work with. I was just wondering if I could thin it, and you answered my question with this post! Ahhh. Thank you so much! ♥Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138098125068784889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-47596544095578212882010-04-14T23:17:39.115-04:002010-04-14T23:17:39.115-04:00Thanks for the info.. I am recently on the market ...Thanks for the info.. I am recently on the market for a thinner myself! Awesome post! :)ch3rryco1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04762736326633326049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-18058762453507261802010-04-14T21:42:12.561-04:002010-04-14T21:42:12.561-04:00Thanks for the tip! I've got 2 bottles of Kona...Thanks for the tip! I've got 2 bottles of Konad top coat that are getting thick! I've tried Seche Restore on them (maybe not enough though) and it didn't do anything. I guess I should try a different brand!Polish Hoarderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02570308142259194891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-4774967909065101992010-04-14T14:43:56.908-04:002010-04-14T14:43:56.908-04:00thanks for sharing this.. Iam only new on using ko...thanks for sharing this.. Iam only new on using konad top coat Princiess bottle...I dont have any bubble issue on the konad TC, thus in some of designs still it smudge, so i just think it's on the stroke or on how u apply the top coat over the stamped design is the best way to lessen smudge designs over any other TC...and I just observed the more thicker the top coat is, its less smudge the design..I always use thinner for my top coat and ur right, "thinning the top coat sped up drying time significantly.."ThRiSzHahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17754751590969841713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-54122841737811446282010-04-14T14:17:07.737-04:002010-04-14T14:17:07.737-04:00Great suggestion! My Seche Vite is getting a litt...Great suggestion! My Seche Vite is getting a little on the thicker side so I'm looking to thin it abit. Just in case (with Seche) I'll stick to it's "Restore" bottle.Skuldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127878795484006261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-79195530475488643842010-04-14T14:02:25.369-04:002010-04-14T14:02:25.369-04:00a 4 oz polish thinner- wow... the bigges I can get...a 4 oz polish thinner- wow... the bigges I can get here is 10mlamusedPolishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304246458174102401noreply@blogger.com