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Can anyone help me find a really really bright, shiny red nail varnish?

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Farlalalala · 13/12/2012 10:33

Exactly like this one? Any recommendations?

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Cybbo · 13/12/2012 10:39

Have a look on OPI site and nails Inc . Leighton Denny has some really bright orangey reds too

Those nails look like they're on upside down

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2blessed2bstressed · 13/12/2012 10:41

Can't recommend a specific colour, but I think that if its really really shiny you're after, then shellac might be the way to go...it has a mirror like finish in every colour and lasts up to a fortnight - so right over Christmas and New Year!
Or, invest in a fab topcoat and use it over bog standard polish. My sister says Seche Vite is great Xmas Smile

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Farlalalala · 13/12/2012 11:04

Ooh, is Shellac really shiny? I've been tempted to try it for a while and if it's extra shiny I might give it a go!

Thanks Cybbo, will have a look at Leighton Denny, I think I've exhausted all the OPI and Nails Inc options!

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eggsfloursugarbutter · 13/12/2012 12:45

I'd definitely go for shellac or gel nails, but you might not find that specific red.

Have you looked at Jessica polishes? They last well.

I used to use seche vite - it does give great shine but tends to flake and peel.

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butterfliesinmytummy · 13/12/2012 12:56

Try revlon red by revlon, it's the truest pillar box red I have found. Add on a fast dry top coat like scene vice and you'll be done.

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butterfliesinmytummy · 13/12/2012 13:01

Scene vice is obviously seche vite ...doh!

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Farlalalala · 13/12/2012 13:06

Revlon Red does look really close. Seche vite annoys me because it goes gloopy so fast, but I think it is the shiniest topcoat i've used. Might invest in another bottle though! Prefer nails inc topcoats overall.

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DancingInTheMoonlight · 13/12/2012 13:13

I love w7.they do a lovely red

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Farlalalala · 13/12/2012 14:11

Ooh, never heard of W.7 Dancing, will check them out.

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DancingInTheMoonlight · 13/12/2012 15:04

They get compared to opi in reviews but are much cheaper. They last ages on me (if few coats are applied)

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ENormaSnob · 13/12/2012 15:43

Opi do quite a few gorgeous red ones.

Leighton Denny do too. I have one called viva le diva which is an orangey red. Quite summery imo.

Nails inc in Victoria and Albert is a nice red but doesn't last that well.

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Amblin · 13/12/2012 15:50

I like orly haute red. Always gets comps

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Farlalalala · 13/12/2012 15:54

Orly haute red looks perfect Amblin - thanks!

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sedgieloo · 13/12/2012 18:44

I can rec one that looks exactly like that. Barry m bright red. Cheap as and fabulously vivid.

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Jaeme · 13/12/2012 23:26

If you can't get the orly polish try opi color so hot it berms - it's quite a glossy creme and its super shiny with the opi topcoat,

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Amblin · 14/12/2012 06:49

I buy on Ebay. Just got the orly Rock solid. Metallic grey

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Farlalalala · 14/12/2012 11:09

Thanks all. Shouldn't really be contemplating red polish when my nails are so stained (even though I use a base coat always!) but it's Xmas so meh!

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sedgieloo · 14/12/2012 12:43

Farlala what makes that polish so glossy is that it is not an opaque cream but its what nail polish nuts call a 'jelly' it has a certain translucency whilst still highly pigmented. So it's particularly glassy looking. Barry m bright red or opi vodka and caviar are red jelly polishes

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luckybun · 14/12/2012 13:16

I love Leighton Denny Viva La Diva

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Jackstini · 14/12/2012 18:46

I think Scarlet Red by SensatioNail might work.
That's a 'shellac' type you do at home but the colour looks very similar.

If you look on their website it is the one being applied in the video

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Farlalalala · 15/12/2012 11:15

Good knowledge sedgie! It does have an unusual glowy look to it. Will check out some jelly polishes.

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