Honestly, the first trial didn't go well. They chipped almost immediately around the edges, but it wasn't terribly noticeable because of the pattern. The rest of the polish stayed on nicely.
The second trial was much betterI learned how to smooth the edges better so no chips. After 7 applications, I thought I'd write a review it's FOR REAL!!!
WHAT I LIKE:
*Nails last at least 7 days (they probably last longer, but I have to keep my nails very short for my sport, so I have to change nail polish once a week)
*The patterns make my short nails look feminine
*They are instantly dry no waking up in the morning with smudges!!!
*They are affordable I get TWO applications from each box because my nails are short
THE DOWNSIDE:
*Taking the nail polish off is a process have plenty of nail polish remover on hand and patience, too.
*Putting the nail strips on takes longer than painting nails. (If you count dry-time the strips are faster than regular polish, but the application time is longer.)
SALLY HANSEN VS. INCOCO
*Sally Hansen's strips come in TWO separate pouches, so I can have two applications. Incoco's strips come in one pouch that can be resealed. Sometimes the second set can dry out and not work.
*Sally Hansen's strips are often available on Prime so you can get them faster (and cheaper) than Incoco's strips
*Incoco's big advantage is tasteful designs. Some are just gorgeous. I'm a 40+ woman and am not interested in skulls and tattoo art on my fingers. Most of Sally Hansen's patterns are targeted at teens. Incoco's designs are beautiful and more appropriate for women.
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION
*Make sure the room is WARM. I turn on a space heater.
*Once you have the polish in place, smooth it down well with your fingers.
*Make sure to smooth the tips well any rough edges will "catch" on fabric and chip
*Apply a clear top coat within 24 hours.
*Apply a second top coat after 3 or 4 days.
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This is absolutely a stunning color. I always get complements on it. It may look dark on the photo, but it has a shimmer to it. So it looks a bit silvery/glassy but also purple, blue to green dark and light at the same time it is hard to peg down. Like when oil is floating on water kind of thing. Also depends how the light hits it. Anyway it is one of my other favorites for pedicures. I have noted a few others throughout the Incoco collection out here on Amazon tho I usually order directly from the source.My other favs for pedi are: Runway, Rock on, and used to be Ballerina Princess but I think that is on its way out... I plan to try Cobra Couture this year. I like Oscar night as well if you want a warm color. Twilight is the one I wore the most last year. (and yes you can use the finger ones on the toes see below). I mostly keep my hands in a classic white french tip with an occasional overlay of the "pixie" french film from incoco just the sheer over my gel manicure. So like to have more fun with the toenail colors.
I am attaching the same thing below that I posted in other reviews in case you haven't seen it before you might find it helpful if you are new to nail films.
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I love nail films. I stumbled across them about 6 years ago and have been using them exclusively ever since no more polish here. I have been using Incoco products for at least 5 years and just discovered they are available on Amazon. I had been ordering directly from Incoco before. They are a wonderful invention others have jumped on board since that time as well, but Incoco has the best selection IMO.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Using manicure strips for pedicures
I use a lot of the manicure colors as pedicures including this color. I can usually get at least two, sometimes three pedicures out of a kit as one fingernail strip can often do two, sometimes 3 toenails.
TIP: Use a manicure scissors to cut the strips off cleanly, exactly where you want so you can use the remaining portion on another nail.
TIP2: If you wrap a small bit over the top of the nail cap the tip instead of filing it they will last a LOT longer.
Problems
The only problem I have is with possible drying out of the remaining nail strips. These pedicures last me at LEAST 3 weeks, but once you open the kit the strips start to dry out. So here are some tips on that...
1. Only take out the strips as you will use them. For example take out the large nail strip when you do the thumb/big toe. Leave the others covered in the package.
2. Do you work away from a fans/AC blowers, etc.
3. Seal up the package ASAP.
4. Seal it well! I use scotch tape at the end after I have squeezed out all the air I can. Then I seal that in a Ziploc with the air squeezed out.
5. If they do dry out, they will become more dry and brittle and prone to wrinkle and crack/tear as you apply. At this point I can still use them as I am an old pro by now :-) ... I've found the early wrinkles can be pressed out with a hard smooth object (like back of a spoon). Early/clean tears can be fixed with additional strips applied/lined up on the uncovered area just don't double up. But if they are too dried out you just have to throw them out! a real Bummer when you think you have a color ready to put on and open them up to find you have none!!
NEW Application tips
1. Don't worry too much about lining it up to your cuticle etc unless you are heading directly out the door! If you are staying in for the next 24 hours it will probably come off with some coaxing by you very easily. If you have to leave in an hour or so you can remove it by just peeling it off using a tweezers or other nail implement or anything even your nails (i don't recommend using them tho) to lift off the excess, or even filing it off. Just don't give up because you can't "line up" the strips.
2. I think the directions still say to file the edges. I find they last much longer if you "cap" the edge that is fold over some of the strip. Much like any salon manicure, if they do not cap the edges, it will start to pull away.
3. Mentioned above re-read above to keep your strips from drying out.
4. Cut the strips with a mani scissors. Save the paper and cover films for remainder if you are not going to use entire strip. You may want it for a toe or a patch later on.
All I can think of for now!
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