Reviews about Nail Products

worknschoolmom23 says "Salon quality nails at a fraction of the price" about Kiss French Manicure Kit

worknschoolmom23 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:04:13 GMT

I have used Kiss Nails for many years now. I was hesitant to try an "at home" manicure set, because I was sure I wouldn't be able to use it properly. Kiss is really simple to use and works good.

The nails come in a variety pack that has several different sizes. This is good because everyone's nails are different. Usually I can get at least two sets of nails out of each pack. For maximum wear, use the nail preparation wipe that is enclosed in the packet. This leaves your nails clean so the glue will secure the nail tighter. For a more natural look, push cuticles back with the orange stick, glue the nails as close to the nail bed as possible, and push the cuticles back over the nail just a little bit.

I'm not sure what the recommendation is on how long the nails should be worn, but I keep mine on for at least 2 weeks, and they stay secure. If you attempt to wear them longer than that, they get loose and begin to pop off.

These nails are very attractive and are comparable to...

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MamacitaG says "Dead Sea Spa Care Nail Kit makes my nails shiny and healthy!" about Dead Sea Spa Care Dead Sea Spa Care Nail Kit

MamacitaG — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:31:57 GMT

I am not a woman who "does" her nails, but after getting a sample thumbnail shined up in a mall kiosk, I am totally hooked on my new Dead Sea Spa Care nail kit!

It's so simple: the kit comes with a patented nail buffer like no other I've ever seen: you use all three sides in proper order, and when you're done buffing, your nails shine as if they were coated with expensive clear polish! Only smoother!

This product lets you keep that natural look; it just makes your nails look fantastic and well-kept, even if, like me, you're too busy to use regular nail products.

I also love Dead Sea Spa Care body lotion. Like the nail kit, the lotion is also unlike any I've ever used.

I've only used Dead Sea Spa Care products for two weeks, but I can't even imagine being without them now!

You can probably find these products in your mall or shopping center, for the holidays. If someone wants to show you how they work, go for it! They've got a website, too:

http://www.deadseaspacare.com/giftset6.html...

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tanj88 says "great colors, good for nails" about Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Diamonds

tanj88 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:01:52 GMT

Sally Hansen is a great brand. For nail polish, I only buy from sally hansen and OPI. other brands I think are not as healthy for your nails. The colors for the sally hansen diamonds like are all very classy. I have the deep red and the one thats glittery violet, as well as the pearly color (i have forgotten what the actual color names are on the bottle, sorry!!). My only problem is that it dries a bit slow, and during that time i'll have to do something messy and have to wash my hands (cooking, etc) so the polish gets wet and easily peels off. And its really bad for your nails to peel off the polish, so thats the only drawback that i see. of course, it happens with all brands probably, not just sally hansen. its really my fault for getting my hands wet in the first place.

I have been thinking to get a brighter shade of red, but I am not sure if it will go well with my skintone. What I like about sally hansen is that the color visible from the bottle is more or less...

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slawsgrl says "Great product with minimal chipping" about China Glaze Nail Polish

slawsgrl — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:01:41 GMT

I absolutely love the China Glaze Nail Polish line. I am a person who always paints my own nails and I do have natural nails. Because I work with my hands it is so important for them to look their best....so I use this polish because I find that I do not have as many problems with chipping and whatnot. I love the color choices and find that they really last a long time. I usually go a week before I have to totally re-do my nails over again for a full manicure. I use the same color during the week for touch ups if necessary. Sometimes I do need to do touchups due to the fact that my hands are in water a lot. But China Glaze is a brand that can definitely be trusted and if you purchase it, you won't be sorry. I also buy the clear top coat and find that it helps with longer wearability. This product is sold at professional salons and I now see why: it truly stands up to the test of time! You won't be sorry!

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carlbrown says "very intreging loved it the first time i got it" about e.l.f. Nourishing Cuticle Pen

carlbrown — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:35:05 GMT

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liamthebeagle says "Wet n Wild Shine Nail Polish is great!" about Wet n Wild Wild Shine Nail Polish

liamthebeagle — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:01:41 GMT

Wet n Wild Shine Nail polish is a gift from God. I love love love love love love love love love love this nail polish!!! Most of the time you only need one coat for it to be it's best color and the best thing about Wet n Wild nail polish is... drum roll please..... it's less than a DOLLAR!! Great quality nail polish for under a dollar. What's better than that? The nail polish also has chic, unique names. Also, the packaging is so amazingly cute! AND it comes in a variety of colors! I would definitely recommend this to all my friends and family. This is my favorite brand of nail polish ever. It even beats high-dollar brands such as OPI and China Glaze. I highly recommend that when you need a new nail polish, go to your local drugstore and get Wet n Wild Shine Nail Polish, and it's so cheap, so get more than you need. In conclusion, I love the Wet n Wild nail polish and recommend it to everybody!!

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fieryrain64 says "China Glaze offers fun colors and is very long lasting" about China Glaze Nail Polish

fieryrain64 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:43:18 GMT

A little background information - I'm a bit of a nail polish collector and have around 100 nail polishes currently. I have tried many brands from drugstore, department stores, to the obscure and foreign. So I think i have a pretty good grasp of what constitutes a good nail polish. Let me tell you that this is one of my favorite brands for many reasons. One the main reasons I keep going back to China Glaze is that it lasts a long time. With a good topcoat it easily stays on my nails for over a week with no chips or tipwear. This is important to me as I am very busy with working full time plus going to college full time, so I don't have time to do my nails every couple days. It applies like a dream, nice and smooth, not streaky or goopy. I love unique and attention grabbing colors and this brand satifies my need for fun colored polishes. Even if your taste is more conservative you will find something you like, they have a huge selection of colors and finishes. The onl drawback I can think...

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elleche says "Cheap and chic Revlon polish amongst the collection" about Revlon Nail Enamel

elleche — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:37:51 GMT

I have an extensive collection of makeup and nail polish as well. Amongst my higher-end nail polishes I find I am always returning to my main staple colors from Revlon. I have two nude to pinkish shades and one bold red in the Revlon nail enamel line. I find that with the right base and top coats, these polishes hold up just as well as the top dollar varieties and the color stays vibrant. They are easy to apply and go on smooth with the brush provided.

I can appreciate how these polishes are very affordable, even on sale at the drugstore at times and how the line has a nice array of pratical colors, whether you are a younger girl with more edgy taste or someone who works in a more corporate office. I highly recommend their reds and nude shades. I have not found a purple that I really like but as the color offerings change there may be more available soon. I can typically get at least 3 to 4 days of wear out of these polishes before having to remove or touch up which is a...

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Karen726 says "They Nailed It" about OPI For Sephora Nail Colour

Karen726 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:48:40 GMT

I have used OPI products for years and when I saw OPI for Sephora I was intrigued, but the price is higher for the Sephora version so why bother? On a recent trip to the store I was playing with the nail polishes (much like I did with my mother's when I was younger except no one yells at you) and tried Under My Trenchcoat which is a light gray kahki with gold flecks. Really very pretty on my skin. I had a special offer coupon for a discount so I bit the bullet. And two weeks later the polish is still on my nails with very little chipping which would have been an easy fix if I wasn't so lazy! It shimmered just subtlely and I got so many compliments on the color. This is going to be my go to shade for the fall and winter. It dried quickly (I find that polish with any flecks or glitter tends to dry a little quicker and last a little longer). I have my own nails and I am a pilates instructor so I am constantly setting up equipment, spotting clients, etc. There are so many...

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heralciness says "Simply gorgeous, although it could stay matte longer." about Sephora by OPI Matte Nail Lacquer

heralciness — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:06:59 GMT

If only this line came in more shades! This polish has a stunning, shine-free effect...for the first day or two. While the polish itself is fairly long-wearing, it tends to absord any kind of oil it may come in contact with, developing a bit of a shine as time goes on (though not to the extent of a full-gloss polish). As far as shades, I especially recommend checking out Metro Chic, a medium purplish/brownish gray - as versatile as it is beautiful and unique.

Currently, only two other shades are available - a bright purple (Domestic Goddess) and flat black. I hope that this line expands to include some of the other shades available in the regular Sephora OPI line, especially the deep reds and browns. If a wider array of shades were available, and the formula could be improved so as not to become slick with wear, this product would be a 5 for sure - I'm getting plenty of wear out of it, and hope that matte polish in general becomes more widely available on a permanent basis.

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dmlichnerowicz says "What a difference!!!" about e.l.f. Nourishing Cuticle Pen

dmlichnerowicz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:55:56 GMT

I made my first e.l.f. purchase last week and selected 3 e.l.f. Nourishing Cuticle Pens, one for me, one for my mom, and one for my sister. I had read several great reviews and was hoping they'd be worth the shipping cost at least, since each pen only costs $1! They arrived within a week of my order being placed, and I couldn't resist applying the cuticle pen in my driveway right after getting the mail, I was so eager to see if they actually worked!

e.l.f. Nourishing Cuticle Pen contains no paraben and has avocado, grapeseed, sweet almond, and aloe vera oils. e.l.f. is a PETA sponsor, so while you may not be a PETA fan, there is definitely the benefit that they don't do any animal testing. The white pen has a cap that you just pull off, then brush the liquid onto your nails and cuticles with the brush at the end of the applicator.

What I like about it: Well, you can't beat the price! I placed an order after getting a discounted shipping rate, which made the deal even sweeter! ...

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julimi says "Maximum RESULTS!" about Sally Hansen Maximum Growth

julimi — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:52:57 GMT

I am always skeptical of products like nail strengtheners because I am not sure exactly how they work. The Sally Hansen Maximum Growth nail product is an absolutely great find. Prior to using the product, I would always get hangnails or find that my nails are constantly chipping. I would use the Maximum Growth nail polish under darker nail polishes and the appearance of my nails drastically improved. I rarely ever get hangnails and the strength of my nails have improved. It is such a quick and efficient product to use. You can simply put it under your favorite nail polishes and find the quality of your nails improve in a matter of days. I have never experienced any bad product with the Sally Hansen brand line so I was not surprised that this product turned out to work quite well. As with any nail polish, it has a distinct smell to it. The smell disappears once the product dries, so no worries there.

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tania02 says "opi nail lacquer has so many beautiful colors" about OPI Nail Lacquer

tania02 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:37:42 GMT

i have been getting and giving myself pedicures for over fifteen years!! it's the one splurge i'll never give up. i first discovered opi nail lacquer at the mail one day, they were on sale at my hair saloon. one color caught my eye so i bought. wow!!! the color was so rich and deep and shiny! it was love at first sight LOL!!! i find that it last longer than other nail polishes that i have tried and they have an amazing array of colors!!!!. the polish last a long time, they don't dry out fast. i have one color that i,ve had about five years and it goes on as smoothly now as when i first bought it, none of the nail polish from opi that i have bought have ever thickened on me. they come out with new colors every season and are relatively easy to find. every nail saloon i have ever gone to carries them and you can find them in most hair salons too. give it a try, i think you'll love it too!!

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ApriBambino says "The smoothest file you'll ever use" about Sephora Glass Nail File

ApriBambino — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:48:20 GMT

Sephora Glass Nail File

I've never really liked using emery boards or metal files to groom and shape my nails, the scraping feeling alone sets my teeth on edge and I find that they leave kind of a raggedy feeling to the nail as well. At least that's been my experience until I finally gave in and purchased Sephora's Glass Nail File.

Yes, it's made of glass and it can break if it falls but, it's got the smoothest filing surface imaginable, it actually glides rather than grates againts the nail so It really doesn't cause splits or ragged spots as an emery board can. I find it takes less time to file and shape my nails as it does a more thorough job and finishes off the nail edge very nicely, making it look healthy and groomed.

File is a good size at about four inches long, it has a point tip for getting under the nail if need be. Sephora sells this file for $8.00, got mine on sale for $3.99. I've had mine for about a year and have not purchased another pack of emery boards since so,...

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ApriBambino says "Brings life back to dry nails and cuticles." about Avon NAIL EXPERTS Cuticle Balm

ApriBambino — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:38:26 GMT

AVON NAIL EXPERTS Cuticle Balm

I tend to get dry cuticles and nails that are always in need of a deep moisturizing. As I like Avon's nail care products I wanted to give this a try. It's a nice creamy conditioning balm loaded with sweet almond oil, shea butter and vitamin E. It has a light pleasant lavender citrus scent as well.

As it does have a soft balm texture, a little goes a long way but as you start massaging it into your cuticles and nails you'll see a quick transformation from rough and dry to hydrated and healthy looking. After application, the balm stays with you but it's not greasy or oily, it really makes your cuticles and nails look and feel so much better, it softens the rough snags and gives nails a bit of flexibility making them less apt to break or peel.

I often apply this balm before doing a manicure as it helps soften cuticles making it easier to push them back with a cuticle/orange stick. It comes in a little round .4oz net wt. tin that has the most annoying lid which...

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jennifo says "The Opi nail polish brand is the best." about OPI Classic Nail Polish

jennifo — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:22:45 GMT

I love the opi nail polish line, there are so many different colors to choose from. I own various colors in pinks, reds and oranges. My taste is traditional. I wanted to do an overall review of all the products because there are several things that I have noticed across the whole opi brand. The products are reasonably priced, I usually pay about $6.50 for one, sometimes you can hit sales and get them a little cheaper. I like to spend the extra on this nail polish than the sally hansen or the $1 nail polishes because of the quality of the opi brand. I usually have alot of problems with the nail polish chipping after a few days or the nail polish just not lasting. I do not have this problem with the opi brand nail polishes. I also use their nail primer polish and their clear nail polish to finish, it helps to prevent chipping. I have also used their nail dryer spray and it also helps the nail polish dry quicker.

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stef42678 says "Makes Nails Stronger" about OPI Nail Envy Natural Nail Strengthener

stef42678 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:21:01 GMT

I have always loved using nail polishes and color on my nails, but I hate when the nail polish chips or my nails break. This OPI Nail Envy Natural Nail Strengthener is a great product because it really makes my nails stronger and the polish seems to last longer when I used this. I like that the product goes on easy and smooth and doesn't feel like a greasy or oily mess. I first dried and cleaned my nails as instructed and applied one thin coat of the strengthener. The product dried quickly and didn't clump or peel at all. I used this as a basecoat for my OPI nail colors and the polish went on great over the strengthener. After just one use my nails felt stronger, and less brittled. I noticed that my nails weren't breaking as much and they really felt stronger. The solution doesn't have an awful smell and really works to extend my polish wear as well as makes my nails feel great. This works as a base coat or top coat to polish for strong nails that look great. It is a...

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LisaCarey says "Not like the salon pedicure or manicure but it is cheaper too " about Sally Hansen No Chip 10 Day Nail Color

LisaCarey — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:29:26 GMT

I love pedicures, manicures are something for the rare special occasion. But these days if I get a manicure or pedicure it is usually a DIY treatment. As a busy Mom, I save a some time and some money by doing my own nails as a treat. I've used Sally Hansen 10 Day Nail Color in several shades hoping, just hoping that it would be the first nail polish I had ever used that really lasted 10 days.

The results with Sally Hansen 10 Day Nail Color:

Sally Hansen 10 Day Nail Color goes on smooth and easy and really does last longer than other polishes (with the exception of OPI) which have given me anywhere from one to four days of nice looking nail polish with no chipping. On my toe nails, Sally Hansen 10 Day Nail Color will last me for weeks. On my fingernails, my experience has been that it does chip a lot faster than I would like, especially since I actually took the time to do them.

Sally Hansen 10 Day Nail Color is better than some, worse than OPI, but also a great deal less expensive. Maybe...

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AngelaWLaFon says "Revlon Prof. Nail Enamel Remover: Never again, it ate my skin" about Revlon Professional Nail Enamel Remover

AngelaWLaFon — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:52:42 GMT

Revlon Professional Nail Enamel Remover

Without a lot of thought to brand name either way, I bought a bottle of nail polish remover. It was Revlon Professional Nail Enamel Remover. In the past I had used Sally Hansen brand of nail polish remover and it worked just fine. I didn't really think there would much difference one way or another in nail polish removers. I really had no brand loyalties or objections. Now I do.

Revlon Professional Nail Enamel Remover bottle says:

"Helps moisturize and condition nails. Enriched with Jojoba oil. Acetone-free, non-stripping."

My experience:

I recently got a compliment on my nails and I looked and thought, "Ahem, Angela, it's fall already- time to get rid of the beach pink."

So I set out to do a DIY manicure and apply a new nail color for fall. I put the nail enamel remover on a cotton pad as usual and started trying to remove the old polish. It didn't come off easily, even with elbow grease and more nail enamel remover. Using Revlon...

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gaelforce says "Who Thought That Mane n Tail Could Work On People?" about Mane n Tail Hand & Nail Therapy.

gaelforce — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:04:52 GMT

You can find excellent products at the last place you would ever think to look. I have owned horses all my life. Two months ago I was in an Equine Supply Store and I heard a woman talking to a friend about Mane n Tail Hoofmaker Hand and Nail Therapy. I thought she must be joking. Surely an Equine Supply Store couldn't have a product for women. I talked to her and she pointed out the product. She said that Mane n Tale had been making horse supplies for years. The Hoofmaker was originally made to keep hooves strong and flexible but owners noticed that as they applied it to their horse's hooves, their own hands showed a dramatic improvement. So Mane n Tail started marketing it for people. The woman spoke so highly of Mane n Tail Hoofmaker Hand and Nail Therapy that I decided to try it. It is everything she said it was and more. I apply it once daily. After a week my hands were soft and smooth. I have always had a problem with my nails cracking and splitting. No more. For $5.19 I got a product......