Pro FX Fast Dry High Gloss Topcoat

I thought I'd make a post about this topcoat I've had in my collection since Christmas. Normally I use INM Out The Door top coat for my swatches, but in all honesty I have every intention of removing my current mani in a couple of day's time and INM isn't exactly free. So I thought it'd be a good time to share with you the topcoat I use to keep my manicure's looking fresh throughout the week after taking my swatch photos:

Pro FX Fast Dry High Gloss Top Coat. For the longest time after receiving it as a Christmas present this was my go-to top coat, and I quite liked it. I've read a few reviews comparing it to Seche Vite, considering it's a thick, quick drying top coat. One of the differing factors is the value. See that big bottle? At Wal*Mart this baby qill run you four dollars and some change. And it does what it says it'll do. It dries very hard very quickly and shines like a Stephine Meyer vampire at the beach. I actually prefer this to Seche Vite as I've had some terrible experiences with Vite, namely my manicure coming off in nail sized chunks one day after application and more shrinkage than a Hobbit at Willy Wonka's factory.

Th only issue I've had with this is that when I first started using it I'd notice bubbles. Not a whole load of them, mind you, but it still bubbled. Hence why I use INM Out The Door for my swatching photos.  Some sort of an attempt to look as professional as I can ^^;

However, a short while ago I was reminded of the way you have to apply Seche Vite - In a thick bead and don't overwork. Considering the two are very similar in formula, I gave that a try with the Pro FX and viola! No bubbles! I wish some of the reviews I'd read in the beginning would have mentioned that ._.

So yes, I whole heartedly suggest  giving this top coat a try. For the quantity and the formula it really can't be beat, though yo do have to baby it a little. Don't shake it as it's very prone to forming bubbles in the bottle. For the same reason, don't dunk the brush into it too quickly. And apply thicker than you'll think you need to and don't overwork it. In other words - be careful and this top coat will be your best friend xD

The Pro FX brand can be found in Wal*Mart's nail care isle. They've got an entire range of nail products, from base coats, top coats and treatments. I have their Apricot Cuticle Oil and it works like a dream. And from what I've seen everything in their line ranges from four-fifty to five bucks for theses "salon size" bottles.

'Til next time!

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Nerdy

Wet'N'Wild Fergie Collection - Glowstick

I was sorely tempted to call this post "An Unexpected Manicure," as that's precisely what it is. I woke up this morning and had the pudding scared out of me when I looked down and saw a full nail sized chunk of my Sakura Blossom manicure laying on the bed. After making sure my nail hadn't fell off (and noting some damage had been done to the poor nail) I realized it was time for a new manicure as I had to go out today and there was no way I was going out with one of my nails a grody mess. I had several mani's planned, though all of them required some time to do properly and I needed something done fast - That's when I realized I had a bottle of untried polish that was perfect for spring/summer/warm weather!
Cue the Angel's singing and break out the base coat!

Swatch and review after the jump!