Avon Instant Manicure Dry Nail Enamel Strips Review

Before using, besure to learn more on how to use this product through an Avon Representative.  Truth be told...I sell Avon and it took me at least one set to get the process down.  It's not something that any regular "Joe" has had time to learn.  Its brand new to the market and so I'm not surprised if even the professionals have a hard time applying this product.  It's not like they learn it in beauty school. It does come with instructions, but there are a few tricks that can make the basics become even easier and also lead to a more pleasing result. 

They are actually very easy to use and they stay on for a very long time.  They even help to strengthen your nails.  HOWEVER, the product does require a little education prior to use, and I agree, the best time to buy them is when they're on sale.  The up-side:  they usually go on sale every couple of Campaigns. 

The manicure strips are equivilant in sizing to that of any "Fake" nail comanies out there.  You can go up a size and use your fingernail to cut the excess off of the sides of your nail bed if you do have wider nails (they provide you with 16 strips for your ten fingers).  The use of your thumbnail is imparitve because it acts as a "preforator" or "knife" in cutting back the excess polish for shorter nails.  That is why the instructions tell you to do your two thumbnails last.  The polish is also "stretchy" so you can actually pull it a little while you are placing them (over pulling will cause them to rip so be extremely gentle with this tactic).  The trick to not making wrinkles is to be sure you start with the cuticle and smooth upward through the middle and then upward again on each side, much like laminating a document by hand. 

These tricks help on making them easy to use.  Personally, I love them...I use them regularly--even the ones for the toes.  The french manicure version is even better...which you'd pay 5 to 10 dollars for a professional to do...and it is just as simple--it only takes one extra step.  After reading other comments on this product...please refer back to this one.  I'd hate to see you not try a product that is 100% satisfaction guaranteed because of another comment and without proper education.  Please feel free to print this for when you use them.