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Holo Taco Sacrificial Lacquer is the worst-magnetizing magnetic polish they own, so they've started treating it as a metallic instead.
“Sacrificial Lacquer is the worst magnetizing magnetic polish I own. I got it at launch so they might've improved the formula, because how else would reviews be that high? I need to start pretending”
Makes their own cremes, but when using a branded creme they choose Holo Taco for its opacity, since they won't do more than two coats.
“Throw away that polish and get something else. Lighter colors are more likely to be streaky and have opacity issues. If going with lighter colors, ones with shimmer tend to function better. am so”
Holo Taco Mint Money is their lazy polish: minimal cleanup, doesn't stain cuticles, done in half an hour.
Holo Taco Blushed Ice matches their skin tone, and one coat usually gets them through a few days until a real manicure.
“Holo Taco's "Blushed Ice". It matches my skin tone well and usually one coat is enough to get me by for a few days until I'm ready to do a real manicure. It's my”
Swears by Holo Taco linear or crushed holos for a quick no-fuss manicure that rarely needs anything but top coat.
“I swear by a Holo Taco linear or crushed holo for a quick no-fuss manicure. My personal picks (Crimson Void, Going Solo, Holo Cappuccino, Burnt Bridges, and Hydropower) rarely need anything else but topcoat”
Their first manicure with Holo Taco Girly Ghoul also lasted over two weeks, with Smoothing Base and two coats of Glossy Taco; Holo Taco is all they use.
“girl, yes! this launch is incredible! my first mani using girly ghoul also lasted over two weeks. (also used the smoothing base). two coats of glossy taco top. i’m wearing rip bestie now. holo”
Holo Taco lasts that long for them with no prep beyond removing the old manicure and washing; they stay loyal despite the price and FOMO marketing.
“Holo Taco generally does this for me with zero prep beyond taking of my previous mani and washing my hands. That’s why I’ll always be loyal to the brand even though they’re expensive and”
Works in construction, uses Holo Taco for everything and gets 7 days with only one finger chipping a little.
“I'm a guy in construction and I do fairly similar to op in how I do my nails and I make it 7 days with only 1 finger chipping a little on the top”
Regularly gets 7 days with Holo Taco polish versus about 3 without chipping from OPI or Essie, even with the same base and top coats.
“Not OP, but I find that even with the same not HT top and base coats I get 7 days regularly with HT polish over, say, OPI or Essie, which would get me maybe”
Got their first 14+ day manicure, still going on day 18, with Holo Taco nail oil prep, Smoothing Base, Holo Taco polish and Glossy Taco.
“I’m truly shocked that this random manicure I did over two weeks ago is still kicking. I’m only slightly embarrassed that my left hand is busy with some practice nail art that a friend”
Says Holo Taco One Coat Black really covers in one coat without a thick layer, and finds Holo Taco polishes easier to use than OPI and longer-wearing; likes the Smoothing Base and the glossy top coat.
“One coat black is exactly as described, it only needs one coat and you do not need to glop on a thick layer. This is the fastest way to get some Holo Taco. You can also order direct from their”
Holo Taco polishes are worth it even with shipping to Australia: fantastic quality, dries faster than any other brand they've tried and more durable.
“I just committed to buying a bunch of HoloTaco polishes and honestly even with the conversion and shipping they are worth it. The quality is fantastic, it dries faster than any other brand I've”
Gets the best wear from Mooncat and Holo Taco polishes, much more than from ILNP with the same base and top coats.
“I get the best wear from Mooncat and Holo Taco, with honorable mention for Sally Hansen. Sadly, I'm lucky to get 2 days from ILNP, even with the same base and top coats. My”
Cleans for a living with heavy hand use; their Holo Taco and Mooncat polish lasted about a week and a half before chipping, even without a top coat or prep.
“Clearly this is chipped and unfortunately my nail growth is quite slow but this is about 1-week and a half long? This is normal polish and it’s with me doing HEAVY cleaning work for”
Their new favourite is Holo Taco Royal-tea Blue, which they find stunning.
“Butler please has been in my collection for years, it’s a great one. New and current fav is Holo Taco Royal-tea Blue - it’s stunning!”
Wasn't sure about the Holo Taco Scattered topper but this manicure won them over; it looks like little glistening rainbows.
“I had a hard time debating if I liked the halo taco scattered topper as I like sparkle, but sometimes I want it a little more simple. This set was the deal breaker for”
With Nailtiques 2+ as base, three coats of Holo Taco and a glossy top coat refreshed every few days, they got about 2–3 weeks of wear.
“I used to swipe with alcohol and use two coats of nailtiques 2+ as a base, three coats of holo taco, and two coats of a glossy top coat. I would reapply the top”
Holo Taco lasts very well for them: on a 17-night trip it didn't chip until they got back.
Uses their hands a lot with chemical exposure and Holo Taco still lasts 4–7 days without chips or peeling.
“I also second Holo Taco. I use my hands a lot and wind up having a lot of chemical exposure, and even after that, it tends to last me between 4 to 7 days”