CND Vinylux is a new system of polish that sets out to help strengthen the nails, while other polishes tend to dry them out, making them brittle. A nail system designed to give you a week’s work of nail color fashion. Instantly I am sold. Long lasting, color enduring, and minus the base coat step- smitten!!! CND Vinylux Dark Dahlia is a gorgeous dark autumn like shade that in some lights looks almost black and in others it mimics that of a rich eggplant. It is hands down beautiful in color and has been on my tips for the past week, and will be making endless appearances this Fall/Winter season.
Now on to the stats- wear time? A bit more than standard as it has lasted a solid 3 days as I type with very minimal if any chipping on my short nails. The finish? It dries to a semi glossy finish that when topped with my trusty Seche Vite topcoat it becomes even more glossy- I love a good glossy nail. I do however have my eyes on the CND Vinylux Top Coat as it is supposed to enhance the system and can even be cured for a long lasting gel like staying power. The formula? A fast drying, flawless finish that is not too thick or too thin. One coat did some serious coverage instantly and a second coat just added that extra darkness oomph I lust for. No streaking in application a la Essie dark polishes. The formula is seriously amazing. Unlike anything I have seen before. Color choices? 62 amazing shades of which 47 shades match their signature CND Shellac shades. The price? They retail for about $15 USD each which is a bit on the pricey side. But considering how they wear and use fewer coats, I think it might be a good investment. I scored a few shades on Amazon {here} for a solid price of $7 USD a bottle or {here} for a wide selection of all shade offerings for under $12 USD and shipping free for all orders over $50 USD.
