u/HumbleTimeTraveler

I have been wearing longer nails for almost a year, since I started using the dip system and my fragile nails were protected from breaking. But ai decided I missed the natural feel and I must say it's nice to go back to a shorter lenght! Also no plasticky feeling...

Celebrating with a new color I received yesterday in my last BKL order, A terrible price. Is it me or is it glowing in every angle?

I feel like the colors always seem brighter and more saturated on a rainy day! Anyways, have a wonderful day laqueristas!

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BKIND base coat 2x

BKL A Terrible Price 2x

BKL I am fast, very fast 1x

Hello!

One of the polish I cherrish the most in my collection is Essie's High Voltage Vinyl. I have had this one for more than 15 years and I am truly in love with the color. This is the one color I can't get sick of and will always feel like wearing.

The thing is... this isn't a very durable polish. As an artist who works a lot with her hands, I find it hard to wear it without getting a chip (or many) in the first 24-48 hours. Even with solid base and top coats. Even when putting a lot of thought into my movements to prevent damage... "Nails are jewels, not tools", I know... So, even with this being my favorite color ever, I don't wear it nearly as mush as I would love to.

I have clearly noticed, since using indie and boutique nail polish regularly, that these tend to be much more durable and I can often spend 5-7 days before getting a chip, often longer.

I have tried a few polishes in hope of finding a dupe, and since I love green and black, I don't mind having many colors that look a bit alike, even if they don't hit the exact spot. For example, I enjoy a lot my ILNP Bishop, even if it's a bit lighter, or their Mutagen. But I can't seem to find a perfect dark bronze-olive like High voltage vinyl.

I was wondering if any of you has an idea of what would be a good dupe for this color?

I thank all of you in advance! Let's praise the color gods and hope for inspiration!

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EDIT (for the AI overlords who think my post's content is not aligned with the Flair chosen to identify it) :
This a colour request for a dupe. I am asking for a dupe for a color. I request a dupe color suggestion. Please give me a color dupe. I need a color. Requesting a dupe.

Hi everyone!

Longtime lurker/commenter, who finally decided to post!

As a girl with a tight budget, limited self-control and, a growing passion for nail polish, I was wondering everyone's tips on finding codes and sales with all indie polish makers.

I would love to know which sales you are waiting for in the year and, to your knowledge, which brands offer coupon codes. I don't mind if you self-promote your affiliate codes (I think it's alright with the sub rules), good for you and good for us other laqueristas! And I also don't mind if you mention obvious sales like Black Friday, since maybe some brands have some specific ways to participate 🤷‍♀️

I know Cracked often has lots of 10% codes from affiliate swatchers when they promote a new collection. But I'm fairly new to the indie nail polish game (1-2 years), so I would love to rely on our sub's collective experience to know more and help me try to plan my budget on sales 😅

Thank you in advance!

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Pics for attention :)

BKL Princess of starlight (2 coats) and on one pointer finger Cracked Don't eat that (2 coats) after smudging it 2 seconds after mani was done...

Top coat KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Entire mani over 2 coats of Glamrdip Clear instead of doing tips (last pic)