Doris Day is the first lacquer I'm trialling from Chi Chi's Neon Collection. What a phenomenal neon yellow. It's stunning on the nail and, unlike many yellows, I don't look like I'm about to drop dead from jaundice wearing this.
However, although I love the colour, there are MASSIVE applications problems with this lacquer. Which is a combination, I suspect, of this colour being a yellow (which is always tricky) and a neon (which is like adding a triple salchow degree of difficulty).
The first problem I had was the number of coats. The swatch here is four coats and I can still see bald spots. I hate having to work hard with lacquers. This makes me work like a Dickensian child labourer.
The second problem, and this is the first time I've experienced this, is the staining on my nails. I'm not talking about it staining my nails after a few days wear. I applied this and then smudged it accidentally about 10 minutes after I finished a konadicure (stay tuned this afternoon for the cutest summer konadicure). So I decided to start again. Imagine my horror, when I was removing the lacquer, when I saw my nails had turned yellow. After 10 minutes. Bright yellow. I'd hate to see what this would do after a few days. Thankfully, the staining was able to be buffed out, but I didn't have the courage to re-apply after the first experience.
So, I'm conflicted. I love the colour, but hate the staining. I can see myself wearing this on my toes, where I care less about stainining, but I can't see myself taking the risk on my nails again. Which is a shame, because this is too cute.
