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<\/a><\/p>\nGel Coat By Dior<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
But first, why is this Dior Gel Coat<\/a>\u00a0so special?<\/h3>\nIt claims to be a “gel effect”<\/strong> top- coat, so basically it will give a very glossy<\/strong> effect on the nails as if it was some semi-permanent nail polish or some acrylic gel.<\/p>\n![\"Gel](\"https:\/\/bonniegarner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/Top_Coat_Dior_Test1-400x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nGel Coat Dior, the shiny effect<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
For the application, I was warned, yes, it is super thick<\/strong> (you must shake really well before applying) but that is precisely why it gives this “gellish” effect, slightly concave on the nail. And also, I was told that it would take more time to dry.
\nSo I applied it as usual, after having put my 2 coats of nail varnish, without waiting. The brush is very nice, it has a square shape, so it really makes the application super easy<\/strong>.
\nI used different nail varnishes with this top-coat, but here on my photos, it is the Gelly Hi-Shine Barry M<\/a> in the\u00a0Papaya shade (these Barry M nail varnishes are really good, fantastic colours, good quality and cheap as chips).<\/p>\nAnd finally, it dried as usual… well, it didn’t\u00a0take longer than a normal top coat ! Well, obviously, the Seche Vite is faster, which is also\u00a0normal. Let’s say that after 15 minutes, the surface was completely dry, and I stopped to watch being careful with my nails after 45 minutes, so nothing out of the ordinary.<\/p>\n
Regarding the shine<\/strong>, no doubt, it is there. And\u00a0the\u00a0positive thing is that it doesn’t fade with time.<\/p>\nBy the way, regarding the time, or moreover the lasting power, this is an important point because I have to say,\u00a0it was the\u00a0Dior sales person’s key selling point. I was told about this top coat (obviously more expensive than others, because it is Dior):<\/p>\n
” Your manicure will really last longer, you’ll see! “<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nAnd, well… Hell to the no<\/strong>!<\/p>\nIt is even super weird, I tried it with different brands of nail varnishes (the worst was with OPI, a nightmare) to\u00a0test the Dior top coat and I must say this top-coat shrinks more than I have ever seen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n![\"Gel](\"https:\/\/bonniegarner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/04\/Top_Coat_Dior_Test2-400x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nCoat Dior Dior, the “shrinky” effect<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Usually with me, some top coats shrink with the nail varnish, and here, no, it was the top coat alone that was shrinking: very very strange<\/strong>!
\nAnd this happened, even if I tried to apply a small amount of product on the tips of my nails before applying it on all the surface of my nails (this is actually a great tip if you have problem with a “shrinking” top-coat, like Seche-Vite<\/a>, for example), well here, it didn’t change anything!<\/p>\nObviously, the poor nail varnish below with less protection ends up with no chance when faced with\u00a0the evil shower water or the naughty daily shocks and eventually chips pretty quickly… 2-3 days, this was the maximum.<\/strong><\/p>\nIt’s like any other regular top coat though. The bad part though is it’s ugly, because the sides of the nail can be seen and are less shiny. Great!<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGel Coat Dior, the shiny effect<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
For the application, I was warned, yes, it is super thick<\/strong> (you must shake really well before applying) but that is precisely why it gives this “gellish” effect, slightly concave on the nail. And also, I was told that it would take more time to dry. And finally, it dried as usual… well, it didn’t\u00a0take longer than a normal top coat ! Well, obviously, the Seche Vite is faster, which is also\u00a0normal. Let’s say that after 15 minutes, the surface was completely dry, and I stopped to watch being careful with my nails after 45 minutes, so nothing out of the ordinary.<\/p>\n Regarding the shine<\/strong>, no doubt, it is there. And\u00a0the\u00a0positive thing is that it doesn’t fade with time.<\/p>\n By the way, regarding the time, or moreover the lasting power, this is an important point because I have to say,\u00a0it was the\u00a0Dior sales person’s key selling point. I was told about this top coat (obviously more expensive than others, because it is Dior):<\/p>\n ” Your manicure will really last longer, you’ll see! “<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n And, well… Hell to the no<\/strong>!<\/p>\n It is even super weird, I tried it with different brands of nail varnishes (the worst was with OPI, a nightmare) to\u00a0test the Dior top coat and I must say this top-coat shrinks more than I have ever seen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Coat Dior Dior, the “shrinky” effect<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Usually with me, some top coats shrink with the nail varnish, and here, no, it was the top coat alone that was shrinking: very very strange<\/strong>! Obviously, the poor nail varnish below with less protection ends up with no chance when faced with\u00a0the evil shower water or the naughty daily shocks and eventually chips pretty quickly… 2-3 days, this was the maximum.<\/strong><\/p>\n It’s like any other regular top coat though. The bad part though is it’s ugly, because the sides of the nail can be seen and are less shiny. Great!<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nSo I applied it as usual, after having put my 2 coats of nail varnish, without waiting. The brush is very nice, it has a square shape, so it really makes the application super easy<\/strong>.
\nI used different nail varnishes with this top-coat, but here on my photos, it is the Gelly Hi-Shine Barry M<\/a> in the\u00a0Papaya shade (these Barry M nail varnishes are really good, fantastic colours, good quality and cheap as chips).<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAnd this happened, even if I tried to apply a small amount of product on the tips of my nails before applying it on all the surface of my nails (this is actually a great tip if you have problem with a “shrinking” top-coat, like Seche-Vite<\/a>, for example), well here, it didn’t change anything!<\/p>\n