I recently received some Revlon Runway Collection nail kits to try out and I've got to say, it was hard to choose which style to try first. I finally decided on the medium length style called "Studio" (LOVE this length btw, because it doesn't interfere with typing or texting) and the tips are metallic silver with a thin black grid design:
I love that these kits come with a mini nail file (the cushioned kind!) and an orange stick to help you clean up the glue:
My CBC (Crappy Blackberry Camera) can't do close-ups but here's the best I could do:
(For waaaay better pics of this design, see Scrangie's review here)
The only downside to Revlon Runway Collection Nails is that the glue bottle gives you a very generous application so you've got to be super careful. The directions say to apply the glue to both your own nail bed as well as to the artificial nail. You're supposed to do this to avoid air bubbles, but I've found that it's just too much glue and you will have a lot of extra glue coming out of the sides of your nails if you do this (which equals a big sticky mess). My suggestion is to apply the glue to the artificial nail, and then put some glue on the orange stick and try to spread a very, very thin layer to your real nail. This way you can avoid a big mess but still get a smooth application.
Here are some pics of the "Studio" nails after 5 days of wear:
I highly suggest Revlon Runway Collection Nails for a special occasion or even in place of a pricey acrylic nail manicure. I should add that I had no problem removing these after five days. Simply soak your nails in acetone for a few minutes and they dissolve until you can slide them right off.
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Those look nice. I might give these a shot when I go on vacation for a week. I don't like to polish my nails when I travel. I never use the glue that comes with the fake nails. I use the ibd brush on glue that I buy at Sally's. It is so much easier to use.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Even with the CBC those look awesome on you! *wink wink* I'm glad you pointed out the glue in your review, I missed that in my last one, I totally agree. I usually have to lightly trim the medium length so after seeing them on you, I'm convinced I have mutant nail beds that only like short, short nails because medium looks perfect for you! Because we're clicking away all day long, they are a stellar idea and a lifesaver. When I don't have time for manis, I use them. Have you ever tried the pedi nails? I'm not sure I could do that...
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Oh! To piggyback on what Dee said, I used that ibd brush-on glue in cosmetology school when I was learning acrylics, and it was my best friend. Good call Dee! I forgot about that because we are talking AGES ago. ;)
ReplyDeletewe love the new site design!
ReplyDeleteHey Dee! Thanks for the great tip! I actually own and have reviewed the Fing'rs brush-on nail glue and I am soooo going to use it the next time I wear these nails! Fantastic idea and thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Amber! OMG, how cute is it that your fingers and nails are so dainty and petite that these medium length nails are too long for you!! :) Maybe they're so short on me because I have, as Seinfeld would say, "Man Hands." LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteAs for the pedi nails...I just can't do it. Yet. Never say never, right? But it just seems like an awful lot of work for toes (I'm more of a slap-some-color-on-and-I'm-out-the-door type of girl with my toes). And also, with wearing shoes and how hard I am on my feet, I'd be afraid of losing a nail and not realizing it for hours, maybe! lol!
And I am so going to use brush-on nail glue the next time I wear these nails! It will be sooo much easier!
Hey Jill! Nice to see you around here! Thanks so much for stopping by and for taking the time leave feedback about the new design. I appreciate that. :)
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