Topcoat Challenge

A while ago now I purchased some Barry M nail paints, including the 3in1 basecoat/topcoat/nail hardener. I'd not used a topcoat or basecoat previous to this as I'd never really thought they do anything. So I thought I'd finally find out... For the first week I used the Barry M 3in1 as a topcoat and basecoat, and took a picture at the end of each day. For the next week I didn't use the Barry M 3in1 at all, just put the colour straight on to my nails and also took a picture at the end of each day.
I really put the 3in1 through it's paces... lots of housework, so the house was spotless for the rest of the week lol. When I wasn't wearing the 3in1 I just used my hands a normal amount - typing, odd bit of housework, nothing too intense lol. So here we are (click to enlarge the images, you can see the extent of the chips far better)...

BOTH WITH NO CHIPS FORMED AS IT'S ONLY THE FIRST DAY, LESS SHINE WITH NO 3IN1

NO CHIPS AT ALL WITH THE 3IN1, TYPICAL 'TYPING' CHIPS ALREADY FORMING WITH NO 3IN1

STILL NO CHIPS WITH THE 3IN1, TYPING CHIPS GETTING LARGER WITH NO 3IN1

TYPING CHIPS STARTING TO FORM WITH 3IN1, CHIPS STAYED THE SAME WITH NO 3IN1

(THIS LOOKS LIKE THE SAME PHOTO AS DAY 3, IT ISN'T AND EXCUSE THE FOOD COLOURING STAIN, HAHA)

STILL ONLY TYPING CHIPS WITH 3IN1, MAJOR CHIPPING WITH NO 3IN1

(I REALLY WANT THIS WEEK TO END SO I CAN RE-DO MY NAILS, TORTURE!)

CHIPS ONLY JUST STARTING TO FORM WITH 3IN1, STILL MAJOR CHIPPING WITHOUT 3IN1

CHIPS HAVEN'T REALLY CHANGED WITH 3IN1, HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE WITHOUT 3IN1

So as you can see... major, major difference!! Bearing in mind that I really put the 3in1 through it's paces, and just left the 'only colour' and carried on with my usual routines. Wow. I've been proven wrong. Topcoats and basecoats work wonders, and this Barry M one has exceeded my expectations! And woooop - now I can paint my nails again and get rid of these disgusting chipped beasties!

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