No Chips Ahead

Essie

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2.4

92 reviews
34%
would repurchase
3.5/5
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    4.0
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    Mariki

    12 years ago

    I must have gotten a different formula than a lot of people. I really don't have the drying issues people are talking about. Sure, it takes longer than Good to Go to dry, but I just added my Essie...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    babykaics

    12 years ago

    I used this top coat when I ran out of my "Good To Go" top coat (also by Essie) and was so disappointed. I let my manicure dry for an entire movie that was 2 hours long, went to sleep, only to...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    beetlegirl

    12 years ago

    I haven't had much luck with top coats, so I bought Essie's No Chips Ahead on a whim. Normally I do some research before buying nail polish, since such products can be hit or miss...should have...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    cosmeticjunky

    12 years ago

    This was so disapointing to me. I love Essie nail polish, Love that they are light and smooth and quick drying. This no chips ahead however is aweful. My nail polish chips more and sooner with this...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Curly, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    kamo12

    12 years ago

    Wow, did I get the same formula as everyone else? This stuff has been awesome so far. I'm only on my second manicure with it, but the first was chip free for a good five days (without...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    pkkatalina

    12 years ago

    This is going back to Target - it just won't dry. I am not going to sit around an entire day waiting for this to dry.

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Leslie2877

    12 years ago

    Sorry, there were chips ahead. I had high hopes for this. I knew that it probably wouldn't last 10 days, but I was hoping for at least 7. Well, I made it to day 3. The formula is very thin, but...

    About reviewer (90 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Dark

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    nicizzy

    12 years ago

    I usually use SH Diamond Flash, but since I've been on an Essie kick lately, I decided to give this stuff a try. I'm glad I did, and I'm glad I forgot to check reviews on it before buying...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    mlfpatrick7

    12 years ago

    As many have stated this top coat takes FOREVER to dry. On top of that, it does not consistently protect my nails from chips--sometimes they chip just as quickly as if I wasn't wearing a top coat...

    About reviewer (99 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    Eve8

    12 years ago

    Really disappointed by this top coat. I used to use OPI Rapid Dry Top Coat but after a few month it started to get really thick and was making tiny bubbles on my nails. I went to the beauty store...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    nuts4dogs

    12 years ago

    I wish I had read the reviews before purchasing this product. The first week I used it about 8 hours before I went to bed and woke up with sheet prints in my new manicure. This week I put it on 14...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGray

    2.0
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    w3w3r3th3r3

    12 years ago

    Okay, well. TO BE FAIR, it does prevent chipping. But what good is that if it NEVER DRIES! Every time I've used it, it doesn't dry for hours and hours and when I go to sleep, since it's still not...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    PinkGrapefruit14

    12 years ago

    This top coat does prevent chips in my opinion, but it takes way too long to dry! Sometimes I want to paint my nails and just get on with my day or night, but I can't with this formula! So...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Dark, Warm

    HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    carrasco

    12 years ago

    The best top coat I've ever used. Seche Vite has obvious warnings on the label and I would get shrinkage on the tips. This does not shrink my polish and as far as I know, doesn't cause birth...

    About reviewer (344 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    kaye_511

    12 years ago

    This is the worst top coat I've ever used. Doesn't dry fast, doesn't dry properly, leaves it feeling tacky or sticky, bubbles up, and it DOES chip! what a waste of $8.

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    AMWord

    12 years ago

    One of the worst top coats I have ever tried. A brand new bottle and it leaves my nails tacky and smudgy. I could let it dry for hours and will still be tacky. I'm so disappointed that I wasted...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    Theaflower

    12 years ago

    Have to agree with most here--this was awful--left sheet marks in AM even though I had done nails HOURS before bed--expensive for such a poor product--I LOVE Essie polishes so I don't know what's...

    About reviewer (71 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    msbailie

    12 years ago

    I love essie. I buy a lot of their regular nail polishes. But I have never been happy with any of their nail treatments. I thought I'd give this one a try, when I was in a seche vite...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    pmangelo

    12 years ago

    Pros: - I've never had a regular (non-shellac) home manicure last this long -- it really does protect against chips! - Its super shiny finish is long lasting -- I've had people ask if it's...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    meggieg2

    12 years ago

    I was excited to try this top coat because I'm 100% in love with the Essie Good to Go topcoat.... This one, however, is pretty much garbage. It takes so long to dry and chips very easily. I will...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

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